Concord has no shortage of events — festivals on Union St, grand openings downtown, church fairs, fundraisers, school events, community gatherings across Cabarrus County. And every one of them needs signage. The difference between an event that looks professional and one that looks thrown together often comes down to the signs.

Here's what to think about when you're planning event signage — and how we can help make it happen fast.

Types of Event Signage We Produce

Outdoor Banners

The workhorse of event marketing. Whether you're hanging one across a storefront, spanning a fence line, or anchoring a booth, banners get your event seen from a distance. We produce standard vinyl, mesh (for wind-prone outdoor installs), and fabric banners for indoor use.

Yard Signs & Directional Signs

Getting people to your event is half the battle. A cluster of directional yard signs at key intersections — pointing people toward parking, entrances, and check-in — makes a real difference. We've done this for events all over downtown Concord and surrounding neighborhoods.

Step-and-Repeat Backdrops

Photo backdrops with your logo or sponsor logos in a repeating pattern. Standard at galas, fundraisers, and branded events. We produce these on fabric or vinyl, with or without a stand.

Table Signs & Tent Cards

For indoor events — registration tables, sponsor recognition, wayfinding inside a venue. We can print these on foam board, corrugated, or rigid substrates depending on how long you need them to last.

A-Frame Sidewalk Signs

Perfect for directing foot traffic on Union St or any pedestrian area. Reusable frames with printed inserts that you can swap out event to event.

"The biggest mistake event organizers make: ordering signage too late. Give yourself at least a week. Give yourself two if you want options. Rushing is possible — but it costs more and leaves less room for revisions."

Events We Commonly Print For

  • Grand openings and ribbon cuttings
  • Downtown Concord festivals and street events
  • Church fairs, revivals, and community outreach
  • School carnivals, fundraisers, and sports events
  • Real estate open houses
  • Political campaigns and rallies
  • Nonprofit galas and charity events
  • Pop-up shops and vendor markets

Planning Your Event Signage

Event Signage Checklist

  • 📍 Venue entrance banner — announces the event, sets the tone
  • 🪧 Directional yard signs — guide people from main roads to parking and entrance
  • 🖼️ Photo backdrop — if you want branded photos from the event
  • 📋 Table & registration signs — keeps check-in organized
  • 🏕️ Sponsor recognition signs — if you have sponsors to acknowledge
  • 👕 Staff shirts — makes your team easy to identify

Turnaround for Event Orders

Standard event signage orders are typically ready in 2–4 business days after artwork approval because we do it all in-house. For larger or more complex orders, plan for 5–7 days. Rush is available — call us directly at (704) 723-4020 and we'll tell you what's possible for your timeline.

Most of these are last-minute — we're built for that.

We're in Historic Downtown Concord, which means if your event is happening downtown, we're practically your neighbor. Easy to coordinate, easy to pick up.

Event Coming Up?

Stop by the shop on Union St and we'll figure it out with you. Or send your artwork — I'll tell you exactly what you need.

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Purple Star Signs, Inc.
32 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025
(704) 723-4020

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