Downtown Kannapolis
115 West Avenue Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081
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The 10th annual Jiggy with the Piggy festival will be held in Downtown Kannapolis May 2 - 5, 2024!
One of the largest sanctioned events by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, Jiggy with the Piggy will again host over 50 barbeque competition teams who compete for top bragging rights and prize money.
The festival, which has been named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, will have more than 100 arts & crafts vendors, concerts, a 5K walk/run, Pig Races, drone show, a People’s Choice pork tasting competition and an exciting kid’s zone with a Kids Ninja Nation Course.
On Friday, May 3, country Music Superstar Craig Morgan will perform a free concert on the North Carolina Research Campus Horseshoe.
Visit the website for a full schedule of events and more details on all the fun happenings that will take place throughout the festival!
Visit Atrium Health Ballpark in Downtown Kannapolis to cheer on Cabarrus County's hometown team and Low-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers!
Head over to Harrisburg Park for Rockin' The Burg. There will be live music, food trucks, and a beer garden.
Relive the nostalgia of Saturday morning cartoons! Join Bluey and Chase at Cabarrus Brewing Company for a free event featuring retro cartoons. Enjoy complimentary cereal and milk and fuel up with coffee from Good Ground Coffee Co. Come and experience the simplicity and joy of Saturday mornings.