# 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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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Shelby. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Shelby, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Shelby listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## 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
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  - **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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- **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**: 2nd Annual Fall Festival (Shelby)
  - **Description**: Calling all families in the Autism community to an event filled with love and inclusion.
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelby/2nd-annual-fall-festival-shelby/100002000017159162
  - **Venue**: 116 Lee St
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals
- **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)
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  - **Venue**: 199 Old Mill Rd, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150
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  - **Categories**: kids, parades
- **Event Name**: 2026 Liver Mush Festival Live Cook-Off
  - **Description**: Live Liver Mush Festival Cook-Off, hosted right inside the Greenbrook Design kitchen!

Two contestants will go head-to-head in a live cooking showdown featuring mystery ingredients, quick thinking, creative dishes, and $500 on the line.

Emcees: Jan Blant
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelby/2026-liver-mush-festival-live-cook-off/200030602477805
  - **Venue**: 112 N Lafayette St., Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150
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  - **Categories**: festivals, contests
- **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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## Trending Events in Shelby

- **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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- **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**: Terry Winters Memorial Car Show
  - **Description**: Click Here to Pre-Register https://terrywintersmemorialcarshow.ticketspice.com/terry-winters-memorial-car-show

Terry Winters Memorial
Classic & Custom Car Show

Join us for a full day of classic & custom cars, music, food, and family fun in Downt
  - **Venue**: 12 W Main St, Shelby, OH 44875-1218, United States
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- **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-
  - **Venue**: 118 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150
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- **Event Name**: Open Mic | Karaoke | Poetry | Spoken Word @ STEM
  - **Description**: Show off your talent live with open mic, karaoke, poetry, and spoken word vibes at STEM!About this EventOpen Mic | Karaoke | Poetry | Spoken Word @ STEMReady to share your talent or just enjoy so
  - **Venue**: STEM Wine & Desserts
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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
  - **Venue**: 117 Doris Dr, Shelby, NC
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- **Event Name**: Semi-annual Show (22nd-24th show dates)
  - **Description**: 1000+ vendors with antiques, collectibles, gas memorabilia, advertising signs, hand crafted, vintage as well as holiday decor
  - **Venue**: Cleveland County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Roots Music Revue: LIVE! with Leah Song of Rising Appalachia
  - **Description**: “Roots Music History: LIVE!” is a brand new live radio program centered around the history of Appalachian music that will be syndicated on Western North Carolina’s NPR station WNCW, in partnership with the Earl Scruggs Center and the roots music history p
  - **Venue**: 103 S Lafayette St, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150
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- **Event Name**: HOMECOMING Game #6: Shelby Lions vs. Mad Hgts Wolverines
  - **Description**: Calling all 45 years of Shelby Lions Football & Cheer Alumni!  Wear your old jerseys, hats, or cheer shirts to get FREE ADMITTANCE to our Homecoming game!  We can't wait to see you!!

Join us for some exciting football and cheer routines while we cele
  - **Venue**: 51700 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United States, Michigan 48316
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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), 2026 Harvest Healthy Habits! (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at 200 South Post Road, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28152), 2nd Annual Fall Festival (Shelby) (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at 116 Lee St), Fall at the Mill (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am at 199 Old Mill Rd, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Shelby?
  - **A:** 2nd Annual Fall Festival (Shelby) (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at 116 Lee St).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Shelby in September 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 Harvest Healthy Habits! (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at 200 South Post Road, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28152), 2nd Annual Fall Festival (Shelby) (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at 116 Lee St).
- **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, 200 South Post Road, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28152.
- **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 Health Department.
- **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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