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Cleveland County Agricultural 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 Club, 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.

10/12/2026

WHAT A YEAR, SHELBY! 🎡🎉❤️

The rides, the food, the shows, the laughs, and SO many memories! The 2026 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair was one for the books!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out and made this year unforgettable! We loved every minute of celebrating with y’all!

And guess what? We’re already counting down to next year! 👀🎡

📅 2027 FAIR DATES COMING SOON!

Now tell us, what was your FAVORITE fair memory this year? Drop it in the comments! 👇❤️

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! 🎡❤️Thank you to everyone who came out and made this year’s...
10/12/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! 🎡❤️

Thank you to everyone who came out and made this year’s fair so special! From the rides and fair food to all the memories made, we couldn’t do it without you.

We’d love to see your favorite fair memories! 📸 Share your pictures in the comments or tag us in your posts!

We already can’t wait to see everyone next year! ❤️🤍

10/11/2026

Who else loves Shelby as much as we do? 🐮❤️

Our favorite cow sure knows how to make the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair a little more fun!

Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you love Shelby!

10/11/2026

🍋 Don’t miss your chance to come out and shake up some fresh lemonade with us!

It’s the FINAL day of fun at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! 🎡❤️

Come grab your favorite fair food and enjoy one last day with us!

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🪵 WOOD CARVING AUCTION TODAY!Take home a one-of-a-kind piece from the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!Join us at 4 PM...
10/11/2026

🪵 WOOD CARVING AUCTION TODAY!

Take home a one-of-a-kind piece from the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!

Join us at 4 PM behind Goforth Hall to bid on some incredible hand-carved creations!

10/11/2026

Mike tries the DONUT BURGER! 🍩🍔 Would you try it?

There’s still time to grab your favorite fair food!

🎡 Gates open TODAY at 11 AM for the FINAL day of the 2026 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!

Come hungry and enjoy one last day of fair fun! ❤️

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10/11/2026
🎡 WE’RE OPEN TOMORROW!Join us Sunday at 11 AM for the FINAL day of the 2026 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! ❤️🤍💙It’s...
10/10/2026

🎡 WE’RE OPEN TOMORROW!

Join us Sunday at 11 AM for the FINAL day of the 2026 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! ❤️🤍💙

It’s your last chance this season to enjoy all the rides, fair food, games, and fun!

Let’s make the last day a great one! 🎟️

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10/10/2026

Yeehaw! Have you met Cowboy Andy? 🤠🐴

He’s bringing plenty of laughs and fun to the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!

Check back tomorrow for updated showtimes and the daily schedule, weather permitting!

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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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