Cleveland County Fair 2026
Oct 1-11, 2026 Shelby, NCAbout
Established in 1924, Cleveland County Fair is a 11-day fair set to be held on Oct 1-11, 2026 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds which is located in Shelby, North Carolina and organized by Cleveland County Fair Association. The fair will host over 100,000 visitors around the region. It features educational and agricultural events, various competitions and contests, and fun for the whole family. People of all ages will enjoy some good clean entertainment, eat first-rate food prepared by local cooks, and view some great exhibits. This is the 102nd edition of the event.
Venue
Cleveland County Fairgrounds
1751 E Marion St Shelby, NCAdditional Info
Hours
Weekdays: 3 pm - 11 pmSaturdays: 9 am - 11 pmSunday (First): 11 am - 11 pmSunday (Last): 11 am - 9 pm
Parking
Parking is free on fairgrounds. Paid parking is located across the street at Cleveland Community College.
Fair by the Numbers
Established: 1924 Edition: 102nd Attendance: 100,000 Days Left: 121 Anniversary: 102nd
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