There is a chill in the air here in Shelby and it can only mean one thing, maybe two things seeing that the fair has already come. Fall is upon us and the pumpkins are hitting the court square.

October 23rd is coming soon and the Fall Festival is coming to uptown Shelby. Kids come in costume and paint a pumpkin, play on the inflatable obstacle course, enjoy fun activities and parade all around the court square in your costume. Parents- Ident-A-Kid and Safe Kids Cleveland County will be there to teach your kids about safety and have your child’s I.D. made.

The great local sponsors that make this event possible are Wachovia Bank, Childcare Connections, Shelby Savings Bank, Carolinas Healthcare System, Shelby City Police, Griffin Brothers Tires, RBC Bank and Uptown Shelby Association.

Don’t leave your favorite dog or cat at home; on October 23rd we have a special event planned just for them. The Uptown Shelby Pet Parade and Festival sponsored by RollOver and Whiskers Nails and Puppy Dog Tails has every activity your furry friend could want, bobbing for bones, pet body painting, a kissing booth, and their very own parade.

Saturday, October 23rd 10:00AM-12:00PM

Uptown Shelby Court Square

Pet Costume Parade 10:30

Children’s Costume Parade 11:30

For more information 704-484-3100 or uptownshelby.org

Enjoy the other great activities this weekend. Livermush Expo and Art of Sound Music Festival, for information on all the events go to tourclevelandcounty.org