Cleveland County Fair kicks off this week

The Cleveland County Fair will kick off its 100 ^th season this week.

Here’s what fairgoers should know before opening night Thursday:

When

The fair will be open from Thursday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Oct. 6.

Gates are open from 3 to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 11 pm. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Where

The Cleveland County Fair is located at 1751 E. Marion St., Shelby. Parking is free.

Tickets

Advance admission tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Armbands are available for purchase for fair rides, and many concessions are sold.

Details

To commemorate the 100 ^th year, the fair will host traditional and new events.

There will be the demolition derby, rodeo, drone and fireworks shows, livestock competitions and of course the waterwheel and exhibit halls.

For more information, go to clevelandcountyfair.com or the fair's Facebook page.

This article originally appeared on The Shelby Star: Cleveland County Fair kicks off this week