Southern Steel brings car-crunching action to Fair

By Dustin Turner | Cleveland County Agricultural Fair | Press Release

Cleveland County Fair — The Southern Steel Demolition Derby brings metal crunching, engine-roaring excitement to the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair for one night only.

Be sure to catch the powerful collisions, battered cars, and nonstop thrills as drivers battle to be the last car running. The family-friendly, action-packed derby begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.10. Demolition derby tickets are $8 for children 12 and under and $15 for adults. Advance tickets can be purchased at SeeItInShelby.com.

Gates open Saturday at 9 a.m., and admission is just $5 until noon. After noon, admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. On Sunday, the final day of the fair, gates open at 11 a.m. with $5 admission until 2 p.m.

There are a variety of entertainment options included with gate admission, including:

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● The Ninja Experience: Elite parkour athletes tackle an intense obstacle course filled with high-flying action.

● Cowboy Andy’s Wild West Showdown: A fast-paced spectacle featuring a world-champion quick-draw artist, a flame-jumping K9 and record-setting knife throwing.

● Wild Beal’s Speedway: Action-packed pig races offering fun for the entire family.

● Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Art: Watch as impressive sculptures are carved before your eyes.

● UBU The Band: A high-energy concert featuring everything from Motown classics to beach-music favorites.

For the complete entertainment schedule, admission specials and information, visit SeeItInShelby.com. Follow the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for daily updates and giveaways.

The Cleveland County Agricultural Fair runs until Oct. 11 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 E. Marion St. in Shelby.

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This is a press release of The Cleveland County Agricultural Fair and The Thomas Group Agency.

The Shelby Independent.