The Shelby Star
The fate of this year’s American Legion World Series remains to be determined, but organizers have decided to cancel the popular 7th Inning Stretch Festival that is held each year in Shelby in connection with the tournament.
“After much consideration, the American Legion World Series organizers have decided to cancel the 2021 7th Inning Stretch Festival,” read a statement from the American Legion National Headquarters.
The festival, which features a 5K, Little Miss ALWS Pageant, booths, food, games and music including a well-known headliner, was created when the American Legion World Series made Shelby its home.
It gives players, their families and locals a chance to let down their hair and celebrate summer.