About Cleveland County Fair
The Cleveland County Fair in Shelby is a ten-day Piedmont foothills celebration drawing families from across the Broad River valley for rides, livestock competition, and entertainment each October.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, a large carnival midway, demolition derby, grandstand entertainment, and a full range of fair food vendors.
Visitor Tips
Shelby is the hometown of several notable North Carolinians and has a charming historic downtown worth exploring alongside the fairgrounds.
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