# Festivals in Shelby, NC 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Shelby, North Carolina 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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- **Event Name**: CrimeStery Fest 2026
  - **Description**: CrimeStery-Fest 2026 — All Things Crime and MysteryThe Northeast's Coolest Crime Convention!Calling all true crime enthusiasts, CrimeStery-Fest returns for an immersive three-day celebration
  - **Date**: Fri, 09 Oct at 04:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/danvers/crimestery-fest-2026-tickets/80005231957486
  - **Venue**: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, USA
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## Festivals Events in Shelby

- **Event Name**: 2026 NC Liver Mush Festival
  - **Description**: 🗓️ Mark your calendars! The 41st Annual NC Liver Mush Festival: Mush, Music & Mutts is coming to Uptown Shelby on Saturday, October 17th, 9 AM – 4 PM.

As featured on Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods, this beloved Shelby tradition celebrates our one-of-
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelby/2026-nc-liver-mush-festival/200030199442420
  - **Venue**: 118 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150
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- **Event Name**: Fall Festival at Circle M
  - **Description**: 🍂🎃 FALL FESTIVAL AT CIRCLE M SAFARI PARK! 🎃🍂

Join us every Friday, Saturday & Sunday throughout October for a fun-filled fall experience at Circle M Safari Park! 🐪🦓🐐

🎃 FREE PUMPKIN FOR EVERY CHILD 12 & UNDER!
Every child 12 and under will receiv
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelby/fall-festival-at-circle-m/200030551749613
  - **Venue**: 117 Doris Dr, Shelby, NC
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Chalk Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Let your inner artist escape on the sidewalks in Uptown Shelby as the Cleveland County Arts Council presents Chalk Fest, a fun, family friendly, sidewalk chalk competition on the Court Square, around the Earl Scruggs Center, Saturday, September 12th from
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelby/chalk-fest-2026/200030552005850
  - **Venue**: The Earl Scruggs Center
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Art, Contests
- **Event Name**: 2026 Harvest Healthy Habits!
  - **Description**: Join us on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 for "Harvest Healthy Habits," our FREE fall community event!

Enjoy free food, face painting, balloon art, giveaways, health screenings, school-required immunizations, and connect with local health resources—all a
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelby/2026-harvest-healthy-habits/200030434434917
  - **Venue**: 200 South Post Road, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28152
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Howl-o-ween Marketplace & Open house
  - **Description**: Join us at SNIP in Shelby for an evening full of festivities! Meet the clinic staff, tour our facility, enjoy shopping the vendor marketplace supporting local small businesses, and maybe even adopt a new furry friend! This event is family and dog friendly
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelby/howl-o-ween-marketplace-and-open-house/200030436196618
  - **Venue**: 209 S. Dekalb St, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150
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  - **Categories**: dog, shopping
- **Event Name**: Fall at the Mill
  - **Description**: Enjoy a day where history, nature, and creativity come together! 

Join us for our 10th Annual Fall at the Mill on Saturday, Oct. 24th. From 11 AM to 4 PM at the historic Double Shoals Cotton Mill.

Stroll along the scenic First Broad River, breathe in th
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelby/fall-at-the-mill/200030515022712
  - **Venue**: 199 Old Mill Rd, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150
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  - **Categories**: Kids

## Trending Events in Shelby

- **Event Name**: Pam Tillis at Don Gibson Theatre
  - **Venue**: Don Gibson Theatre
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- **Event Name**: August Book Fair For Adults {The Original} by Things To Do Metro Detroit/The Book Fair Society
  - **Description**: Our AUGUST Adult Book Fair will be at Coyote Joe’s in Shelby Twp. Everyone loves this venue by the river!

Do not wait to save your spot...tickets always go so fast!

It's a Book Fair...for Grown Ups! 

(This is the Original Book Fair in Metro Detroit...a
  - **Venue**: Coyote Joes
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- **Event Name**: THE ULTIMATE CORNHOLE PUB CRAWL
  - **Description**: 🍻 THE ULTIMATE CORNHOLE PUB CRAWL IS HERE! 🍻
Ready for a day of tossing bags, riding in style, and epic food? Powered by Klutch Cornhole and One Eyed Jacks, we are bringing you a massive 8-game guarantee cornhole tournament on wheels!

LIMITED TO THE FIRS
  - **Venue**: One Eyed Jacks Bar
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- **Event Name**: Spooky September Book Fair (For Adults…At A Bar!) By Things To Do Metro Detroit
  - **Description**: It’s almost SPOOKY SEASON!!! 👻🎃🍁

We’re kicking off September with a Fall & Spooky themed BOOK FAIR! 

This is THE ORIGINAL Book Fair Event in Metro Detroit 😊

📍 Coyote Joe’s (Shelby Twp)
Everyone loves this venue by the river!

Do not wait to save yo
  - **Venue**: Coyote Joes
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- **Event Name**: "Southern Songwriters w/ Patrick Davis" TV Taping w/ Channing Wilson, Eric Paslay & Kim Richey
  - **Description**: “Southern Songwriters w/ Patrick Davis” - TV Taping

Shelby, NC - Sept. 16th - Don Gibson Theatre

Channing Wilson
Eric Paslay
Kim Richey
Patrick Davis

Only 150 Tickets Available.

VIP Ticket Holders Receive - Reserved VIP Seating, Early Entry to VIP are
  - **Venue**: The Don Gibson Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Harvest Moon - The Music of Crosby Stills Nash and Young at Don Gibson Theatre
  - **Venue**: Don Gibson Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Circle M Haunted Hay Ride
  - **Description**: Circle M Haunted Hay ride, at Circle M Safari Park
October 16 & 17th , 23 and 24th and 30 and 31st. 

Admission will be $25 per person. Tickets will be available online www.circlemsafaripark.com. 

7:30pm-10:00 pm nightly
117 Doris Dr Shelby, NC
  - **Venue**: 117 Doris Dr, Shelby, NC
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- **Event Name**: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers
  - **Venue**: Ernest W. Spangler Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Sister Hazel in Shelby
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Sister Hazel Live in Shelby on Friday, September 18, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Sister Hazel like never before? With chart-topping hits like All For You, Your Winter and Change Your Mind and 34
  - **Venue**: Don Gibson Theatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Shelby?
  - **A:** 2026 NC Liver Mush Festival (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 am at 118 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150), Fall Festival at Circle M (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 10:00 pm at 117 Doris Dr, Shelby, NC), Chalk Fest 2026 (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:00 am at The Earl Scruggs Center), 2026 Harvest Healthy Habits! (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at 200 South Post Road, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28152), Howl-o-ween Marketplace & Open house (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 05:30 pm at 209 S. Dekalb St, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Shelby?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Shelby on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Shelby?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Shelby?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Shelby include 118 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150, 117 Doris Dr, Shelby, NC, The Earl Scruggs Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Shelby?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Shelby range from USD 30 to USD 90. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Shelby?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Shelby include NC Liver Mush Festival, Circle M Safari Park, Cleveland County Arts Council.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Shelby?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Shelby.

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