Throughout March, diners in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, savored and voted on limited-time specialty burg
The “Lee’s Burgerizza Mama Mia!” featured two 4-ounce pesto garlic marinated hamburger patties with melted cheddar cheese in between. The burger was topped with house-made marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, along with a choice of toppings including grilled onions and peppers, mushrooms, black olives, pepperoni and jalapeño bacon served on grilled pita bread and garnished with Parmesan cheese.
“What began as a way to support our local restaurants during a difficult season has transformed into a culinary event worth traveling for,” said Donna Carpenter, Cabarrus County CVB President and CEO. “This initiative is a success thanks to the creativity and dedication of our local eateries and the overwhelming enthusiasm from our community and visitors. We appreciate everyone who joined in on the fun and can’t wait until next year.”
With 25 mouthwatering burgers to choose from, the 2026 competition offered the most options to date, including creations from four returning champions and four restaurants entering for the first time. Collectively, participating restaurants sold 9,500 specialty burgers! Passholders from 14 states utilized the free mobile pass to track their culinary adventure.
The Cabarrus County CVB introduced Cabarrus Burger Madness in 2021 to support local restaurants amid the pandemic. Six years in, the friendly competition remains a highly anticipated month-long event for the unique burgers and community spirit it generates.
Cabarrus Burger Madness will return in March 2027. In the meantime, visitors and residents alike are encouraged to explore
