Fall Favorites Day 2 – The Cleveland County Fair

Each year in Shelby, North Carolina the fall season always kicks off with The Cleveland County Fair. It is the largest county fair in the state and people come from all over to enjoy the fun.  Since the fair began in 1924 the theme has always been to celebrate city and farm life coming together through such popular attractions as agricultural exhibits, livestock, carnival rides, stage shows, stock car racing, tractor pulls, and demolition derbies. Starting from the time I was a little girl to now it has always been tradition to go the fair at least once in October. The fair provides fun for all ages, and for kids the best part about the fair might be the rides. However, as an adult I now go for the food. The fair experience is not complete without the sweet goodness of a funnel cake, or the famous Alston Bridges Barbecue.  So if you live in the area I highly recommend that you spend an evening at the fair. It is happening until October 7th and you can find more information by visiting their website here.