Plus, renew your vows during a unique ceremony.
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Wheelie fun weekend

Gear up for the 12th annual Gears & Guitars Festival
People on bikes turning a curve. They have on helmets and sunglasses.
The competition is fierce. | Photo courtesy of Gears & Guitars
It might be Monday, but we’re already looking forward to the weekend. The “biggest party on two wheels” — the Gears & Guitars Festival — is returning to its traditional spring calendar for the first time since 2019.

The two-day event will feature professional + amateur cycling and community bike rides, as well as free outdoor concerts.

Friday, May 24

🚴 Cycling
  • Streets of Fire | 7-9 p.m. | This crowd favorite features high-speed bicycle sprints down 4th Street.
🎤 Concerts
  • High School Reunion | Merschel Park Plaza, 180 W. 4th St. | 5:30 p.m. | Throwback band performing hits from the 80s, 90s and 2000s
  • Sarah Shook + the Disarmers | Marshall Street, adjacent to Winston Square Park | 7:30 p.m. | Country
  • Lucero | Marshall Street, adjacent to Winston Square Park | 9 p.m. | Alternative country/rock
Overhead shot of three people on bikes on a road. People stand behind banners that line the sidewalks.

The races give riders spectacular views of downtown.

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Photo by Weldon Weaver via Gears & Guitars

Saturday, May 25

The entire day will happen in and around Bailey Park (445 Patterson Ave.) in Innovation Quarter.

🚴 Cycling
  • 68-mile Fondo | departs at 8 a.m. | Includes two rest stops
  • 42-mile Fondo | departs at 8:30 a.m. | Includes one rest stop
  • 7- or 15-mile greenway ride | departs at 10 a.m. | Courses from Long Branch Trail go to Salem Creek Greenway
  • Amateur Crit racing | 9:10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • USA Crit Professional Cycling series finals | 5:30-8:15 p.m.
🎤 Concerts
  • Whiskey Bent | 12 p.m. | vintage country and Southern rock
  • Beggars Banquet | 1 p.m. | Rolling Stones tribute band
  • Camel City Yacht Club | 3 p.m. | 70s and 80s rock
  • Doug Davis and Radio Silence | 8 p.m. | alternative rock
  • The Fray | 9 p.m. | Pop-rock band that made it on the Billboard Hot 100
You need to register to ride but all concerts are open to the public — chairs and blankets are encouraged. You can’t bring in coolers or outside alcoholic beverages, but there will be a beer garden and food trucks.

Find parking near Innovation Quarter in decks at 4th and Church streets, 4th and Poplar streets, or the Forsyth Government Center on Chestnut Street.
 
Events
Monday, May 20
  • City Council Meeting | Monday, May 20 | 6 p.m. | City Council Chamber, City Hall, 101 N. Main St., Winston-Salem | Free | City Council will hold public hearings on zoning petitions, consider purchase orders for equipment, and other items.
Tuesday, May 21
Wednesday, May 22
  • Mom’s Night Out | Wednesday, May 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Brouwerij DuBois, 5603 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem | $30 | Grab a beer and unwind with other mothers while crafting a door hanger or sign.
Thursday, May 23
Friday, May 24
  • Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Indoor Concert Series | Friday, May 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena, 414 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem | $28-$75 | Kick off the concert series with R+B and soul artists Jeffrey Osborne With Keith Washington — don’t forget to bring $10 cash for parking.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Opening
  • Elasya B’s Candy Tree will celebrate its grand opening at 3710 Reynolda Rd. on Saturday, June 8. The business is relocating from 500 W. 4th St., Ste. 101-A. Don’t worry, you can still satisfy your sweet tooth with goodies from the Sweet Mobile parked at the new location.
Traffic
  • The Meadowlark Drive road-widening project is currently ~60% complete, according to a city engineer. Despite delays, officials say they hope the contractor can meet the goal of finishing the project by October. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Featured
  • Kernersville was one of the fastest-growing cities in the Triad this decade. According to new data from the US Census, the population grew 5.5% between 2020 and 2023, with 28,012 residents last year. (Triad Business Journal)
Number
  • $5,000. That’s the total bonus paramedics can earn for joining or remaining employed with Forsyth County Emergency Services. Commissioners approved the funding as an incentive to fill 52 vacant positions, about half of the county’s total paramedic jobs. (ABC 45 News)
Concert
  • Grab tickets to see musician Sonny Miles at SECCA (NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem) on Saturday, June 22. The Winston-Salem native will celebrate the release of his new album “Gamma” on the Hanes House terrace. Doors will open at 6 p.m. — tickets start at $12.
Environment
  • Piedmont Environmental Alliance is still looking for volunteers to help with its first Green Home Tour. Sign up to help manage guests during the event on Saturday, June 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Try This
  • Step back in time and celebrate your next event in the grandeur of The Graylyn Estate. Minutes from downtown Winston-Salem, the stunning 1930s manor hosts unforgettable events in spaces ranging from breathtaking gardens + ballrooms to state-of-the-art conference centers. Explore the estate.*
Home
  • You deserve beautiful, energy-efficient windows and doors. Renewal by Andersen® is offering buy one, get one 40% off + $200 off your order for a limited time.*
 
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Get hitched (again) before the first pitch

Renew your vows at Truist Stadium
Wide shot of baseball stadium with green grass on field. Stadium seating and lights are behind the field.
This probably looks different than your first altar. | Photo by WStoday
Diamonds are forever, so why not recommit to your forever on the baseball diamond? For the first time, the Winston-Salem Dash will let couples renew their vows on the field at Truist Stadium on Friday, May 24.


You can say “I do” again during a group vow renewal ceremony before the 7 p.m. game. The night includes a honeymoon of sorts — you and your partner will watch the game, the sunset, and post-game fireworks from a suite.



You can also invite your loved ones to witness your special moment. Guests of honor can get seats behind home dugout to watch the ceremony + the game for $11.



The ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m. so those participating should plan to arrive around 6 p.m. The vow renewal package is $100 per couple.



Not ready to recommit? You can still celebrate Twin City love if you buy a ticket and come early.
Asked

Where is the perfect spot for a proposal, wedding, or vow renewal in the Twin City?
A. At a unique venue around town
B. Overlooking the natural landscape outdoors
C. It doesn’t matter as long as I’m with my partner
D. Other
What's better or worse
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An excellent summer hydration bottle: Hydro Flask’s 32-oz. stainless bottle with a flex straw lid. Color “Sugar Crush” is only available for a limited time, and it’s so cute and summery, we’ve got all the heart eyes for it.
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