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 'the Beast' throws riders up in the air, hanging upside down over the weekend at The Cleveland...