Cleveland County Fair

Cleveland County Fair Cleveland County Fair Inc. supports agricultural education and brings families together for fun and entertainment. Come See it in Shelby!

Fairgrounds available year-round. 📅 2026 fair: October 1–11. For over 100 years the Cleveland County Fair has been home to what has become North Carolina's largest agricultural fair. The annual fair promotes agriculture, education, history, along with art and industry. The first Cleveland County Fair was held in 1924, with 70,000 people in attendance. The fair was created by the Shelby Kiwanis Clu

b, which combined the community fairs of Boiling Springs, Fallston, and Union into one event. The fair celebrates the coming together of city and farm life, and it features a variety of attractions.

10/06/2025

🎡 Thank you, everyone, for an amazing 2025 fair season! We loved seeing everyone and making memories together.

See you next year in Shelby — October 1–11, 2026!

We loved having Miss North Carolina, Sophia Kellstrom, join us at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! 👑
10/05/2025

We loved having Miss North Carolina, Sophia Kellstrom, join us at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! 👑

⏰ Less than an hour until the Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Art Auction kicks off!Come see these incredible hand-carved pieces u...
10/05/2025

⏰ Less than an hour until the Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Art Auction kicks off!

Come see these incredible hand-carved pieces up close — the auction starts at 4:00 PM behind Goforth Hall!

🎡 Gates are OPEN for our last day of the season! Come see us at the Cleveland County Fair — food, rides, shows, and fun ...
10/05/2025

🎡 Gates are OPEN for our last day of the season! Come see us at the Cleveland County Fair — food, rides, shows, and fun are waiting for you. Let’s !

REMINDER! $5 gate entry from 11 - 2 PM! 🤩

This post is proudly sponsored by Albemarle Kings Mountain

Thank you for another great night, Cleveland County!Join us tomorrow for the final day of the 2025 Cleveland County Agri...
10/05/2025

Thank you for another great night, Cleveland County!

Join us tomorrow for the final day of the 2025 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!

⏰ Gates open at 11 AM
🎟️ $5 admission 11–2
🎢 $30 Armbands – Sold until 2 PM, ride until 7 PM
🙏 Church service at 11 AM

🔥 Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Art AUCTION – 4:00 PM! 🔥
Don’t miss this exciting event, plus tons of shows, rides, food, and fun to close out the fair season!

The Demolition Derby is in full swing at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! 💥🚗
10/05/2025

The Demolition Derby is in full swing at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! 💥🚗

10/04/2025

We love finding Shelby at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!

Beef cattle shows are in action tonight at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! We love seeing these kids show their ...
10/04/2025

Beef cattle shows are in action tonight at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! We love seeing these kids show their steers with pride and hard work on full display. 🐮

10/04/2025

Join us tonight at 7:30 PM for the demolition Derby! It’s going to be a fun time!

🔥 We’re excited to kick off a night of Demolition Derby at 7:30 tonight! Get ready for all the action!
10/04/2025

🔥 We’re excited to kick off a night of Demolition Derby at 7:30 tonight! Get ready for all the action!

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Shelby, NC

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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95 YEARS AND COUNTING... HISTORY OF THE CLEVELAND COUNTY FAIR

It was in 1923 that the Shelby Kiwanis Club first began to dream of a county-wide fair.

They initiated a remarkable fundraising effort that raised $15,000 (about $200,000 in today's money) to establish the Cleveland County Fair, and the first ever fair was held that year, with approximately 70,000 people flocking to see.

The fair immediately established itself as the largest agricultural county fair in North Carolina, and continues to provide the excitement of rides and races, but also has continued the unwavering commitment to bringing the best agricultural practices to Cleveland County.