1. Cleveland County Fair
City: Shelby, NC
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (704) 487-0651
Address: 1751 East Marion St.
Description: Enjoy a slice of vanishing Americana at one of the oldest remaining county fairs in North Carolina. Since 1924, the Cleveland County Fair has been an autumn staple in the western Piedmont. The fair includes games, rides, live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, livestock judging, garden club presentations, pie baking contest, and a good old-fashioned demolition derby. This alcohol-free event takes place over 10 days in early October.
3. Sunset Drive-In
City: Shelby, NC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (704) 434-7782
Address: 3935 West Dixon Blvd.
Description: Pile the kids in the car for first-run family comedies and action films that are often still out in regular theaters. At $7 per car, it’s cheaper than one adult admission at the multiplex.