Explore fall in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, with the destination’s bevy of can’t-miss events.
The new Reed Glow Mine event at Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site in Midland makes its debut Oct. 17. For the first time ever, this site — known for the first documented gold discovery in the country — will welcome travelers for a walk-thru experience, with 25,000 lights brightening the mine and grounds. The event is one-night-only and $5 per person.
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Then, there are multiple farm festivals lasting throughout the entire month. Visit a pumpkin patch or settle in for a wagon ride at either Deer Run Farm Fall Festival or Fall Festival at Almond Farm.
On weekends through Nov. 22, the Carolina Renaissance Festival serves up all the Renaissance-style entertainment, artisan wares and costuming your heart could desire. For history of a different flavor, consider attending a History & Haunts Walking Tour in downtown Concord, Oct. 2–24.
Almond Farm © Explore Cabarrus
“Fall is one of the best times to experience Cabarrus County because every one of our communities brings something different to the season,” commented Donna Carpenter, president and CEO, Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Whether you’re exploring our historic gold mine after dark, picking out a pumpkin at a local farm or enjoying one of our longstanding community traditions, there are so many ways for families and visitors to make lasting memories.”
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