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.

Who has a picture in front of the water wheel? 🙋‍♀️🎡If you do, we want to see it! Drop your photo in the comments and te...
09/01/2026

Who has a picture in front of the water wheel? 🙋‍♀️🎡

If you do, we want to see it! Drop your photo in the comments and tell us the fair story that goes along with it. ❤️

We love seeing the memories that have been made at the Cleveland County Fair over the years!

The chainsaws are coming back! 🪵Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Art is returning to the Cleveland County Fair! Watch incredible cr...
08/28/2026

The chainsaws are coming back! 🪵

Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Art is returning to the Cleveland County Fair! Watch incredible creations come to life right before your eyes.

📅 October 1–11
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We’re hiring! 🔧The Cleveland County Agricultural Fair is looking for a maintenance person to join our team.Must be able ...
08/25/2026

We’re hiring! 🔧

The Cleveland County Agricultural Fair is looking for a maintenance person to join our team.

Must be able to operate a zero-turn mower and w**d eater. Pay is $12–$15/hour depending on experience.

Interested? Contact the Fair Office at 704-487-0651 for more information.

Everything you need to know about the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair is just a click away! 🎡🐮Check out our website f...
08/21/2026

Everything you need to know about the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair is just a click away! 🎡🐮

Check out our website for fair details, updates, entertainment and more.

📅 October 1–11
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How many can you find? 🔎🎡Put your fair knowledge to the test with our Cleveland County Agricultural Fair word search!A b...
08/20/2026

How many can you find? 🔎🎡

Put your fair knowledge to the test with our Cleveland County Agricultural Fair word search!

A big thank you to Albemarle for being a Cleveland County Agricultural Fair sponsor and helping make this year’s fair possible! 🇺🇸

The Cleveland County Fair means a lot of things, but one of those things is… DEMOLITION DERBY! 🚗💥You know it’s a crowd f...
08/18/2026

The Cleveland County Fair means a lot of things, but one of those things is… DEMOLITION DERBY! 🚗💥

You know it’s a crowd favorite! Stay tuned for updates because you definitely don’t want to miss this one.

Save the date for October 3rd and 10th!

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🎶 U.B.U. The Band is coming back to the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!Catch them October 1–11, presented by Albemar...
08/18/2026

🎶 U.B.U. The Band is coming back to the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!

Catch them October 1–11, presented by Albemarle! 🇺🇸🐮

🇺🇸🐮 RED, WHITE & MOO!Shelby is ready to celebrate America at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!Join us October 1–11...
08/13/2026

🇺🇸🐮 RED, WHITE & MOO!

Shelby is ready to celebrate America at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!

Join us October 1–11 for Red, White & Moo, presented by Albemarle. Come out for four days of fair fun, family memories and plenty of red, white and MOO! 🎡

Get all the details at seeitinshelby.com

🐮 Help bring Shelby the Cow to life!We’re looking for an energetic, outgoing person to join the Cleveland County Agricul...
08/08/2026

🐮 Help bring Shelby the Cow to life!

We’re looking for an energetic, outgoing person to join the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair as our part-time mascot performer!

If you love making people smile and being part of the fair fun, we want to hear from you!

Apply today by filling out the form at seeitinshelby.com⁠ or emailing [email protected].

Come help us bring Shelby to life and show everyone what it means to SEE IT IN SHELBY! 🎡

🚦Next Stop: The Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! 🎡This little driver is already headed toward October 1–11! 😄 Until t...
08/07/2026

🚦Next Stop: The Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! 🎡

This little driver is already headed toward October 1–11! 😄 Until then, enjoy your weekend, make some memories, and keep the fair excitement rolling.

We can't wait to welcome you back for 11 days of rides, games, delicious fair food, family fun, and unforgettable memories at this year's Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!

Happy Friday! 🏁🎠

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Shelby, NC

Opening Hours

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

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+17044873850

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