Fair announces unlimited ride bands on sale now for state's largest county fair
Cleveland County Agricultural Fair Returns Oct. 1-11, 2026
By Dustin Turner | Staff Reports | Cleveland County Fair
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. 1–11 run.
Since 1924, the Cleveland County Fair has brought families together to celebrate agriculture, community and fun. Featuring livestock shows, midway rides, live entertainment and plenty of famous fair food, North Carolina’s largest county fair welcomes more than 100,000 visitors each year.
The unlimited ride band does not include gate admission, which also is now available online.
Gate admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children and seniors. A full lineup of entertainment will be included with gate admission:
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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.
The online ride-band special ends at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30. For the complete entertainment schedule, admission specials and ticket purchases, 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 Oct. 1–11 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 E. Marion St. in Shelby.
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