THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

Cleveland County Agricultural Fair Returns Oct. 1-11, 2026 By Dustin Turner | Staff Reports | Cleveland County Fair The iconic Ferris Wheel scene from the 2025 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair. | Chuck Thompson Cleveland County Fairgrounds / SHELBY, N.C. – Fairgoers can enjoy a full day of unlimited rides for just $25 at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair. Discounted ride bands are available now at SeeItInShelby.com and may be used any one day during the fair’s Oct.

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Shelby police Chief Brad Fraser with some of the dedicated officers of The Shelby Police Department | Photo by Chuck Thompson Shelby City Park – Once again, the rain showed up for National Night Out as it did last year, but that didn't keep first responders and families away from the fun at The Shelby City Park. Less than perfect weather caused vendor and organization booths to be moved indoors, but the rain dwindled to a sprinkle

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent From left, back row, BSPD Officer Fields, Chief DiYorio and Detective Paz, with Sarah, Tucker and Josie, at Scoop-A-Doodle-Doo on Thursday. | Haley Martin, Town of Boiling Springs. BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Despite the rain on Thursday evening, there were no meltdowns at the first Cops and Cones event in Boiling Springs, hosted by The Boiling Springs Police Department and Scoop-A-Doodle-Doo. Kids and cops alike poured out for the fun e

By Lauren Becatti | The Shelby Independent Dog park users can access the new park through the Harmony Trail entrance photos courtesy...

SHELBY — Since 1924, the Cleveland County Fair has brought families together to celebrate agriculture, community and fun. With livestock...