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🎡 Let’s play fair

Carolina Classic Fair 2024: What to know before you go
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James E. Strates Shows has been providing entertainment at the Carolina Classic Fair since 1964. | Photo by Carolina Classic Fair
The Giant Wheel. The wild, fried fare. The nightly concerts on the Deer Park Grandstand. All this could only mean one thing: The Carolina Classic Fair returns to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds starting Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 13.

The event once known as the Dixie Classic Fair began as a wheat exhibition in Salem in 1882. Fast forward, the Winston-Salem City Council approved a name change due to “Dixie” referring to slavery and segregation in the South. Today, it’s the second largest agricultural fair in NC.

This year marks the fair’s 142nd annual celebration, so we want to prep you with everything you need to know before you go. Ride with us.

WStoday: People walking at the Winston-Salem Fairground during Carolina Classic Fair

What will you try at the fair this year?

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Photo by WStoday

Hours, tickets, parking

  • During its 10-day run, gates open at 12 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. on Sunday.
  • Tickets + parking passes are available in person and online. Regular admission costs $8 but there are specials throughout the fair’s run. Pro tip: Bring cash to avoid paying a $3 surcharge at the gate.
  • Parking is available on and off site for $10 except on Saturday. Oct. 12 when it’ll cost you $30.
    Pro tip: For free entry, donate your clothes to any Forsyth County Goodwill location by Wednesday, Oct. 2 or bring five non-perishable food items on Wednesdays only.

The concerts

Some big names are headlining the Grandstage this year. Here’s the lineup:
  • Dylan Scott | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) | Free with admission | Presley Barker and John Morgan are also slated to take the stage.
  • Colton Dixon | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Free with admission | Austin French and Jeremy Rosado are also slated to take the stage.
The theme, the food, and more
Asked

How many visitors does the fair attract each year?
A. 100,000
B. 252,000
C. 567,000
D. 325,000
It's all fair game
 
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 1
  • Line Dance Class | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Mary Alice Warren Community Center, Lewisville | $7 | Learn the repeating sequence of steps often associated with country music in a relaxed environment — no partner needed.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • Sunset Salutations | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 6-7 p.m. | Bailey Park | Free | Escape the daily grind and find your inner peace during the last flow practice of the season — bring a yoga mat and your comfiest attire.
Friday, Oct. 4
  • Fall Photo Walk: Night County Fair | Friday, Oct. 4 | 7:30-11 p.m. | Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $76.50+ | Learn the best tactics to create a captivating portrait at night with experienced photographer C. Stephen Hurst.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Civic
  • Want to know more about candidates running for city, county, and state offices? Attend the free Nonpartisan Candidate Forum on Thursday, Oct. 3 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Join talks about jobs, education, affordable housing, and other topics followed by a Q&A.
Opening
  • We’re less than a week away from Reynolda’s greenhouse unveiling which will reopen as the Brown Family Conservatory. Step inside and get your first look from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. You’ll also be able to visit the newly renovated Reynolda Welcome Center for free.
Cause
  • Wake Forest University students raised a record-breaking amount of $303,000+ during the Hit the Bricks fundraising relay race. More than 2,000 participants joined the fight to support clinical research and programs at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Show
  • Life finds a way. Relive the excitement of the classic blockbuster “Jurassic Park” during Winston-Salem Symphony’s concert Sunday, Oct. 13 at Reynolds Auditorium. Experience a full orchestra while the dinosaur film plays on the big screen at 3 p.m. — tickets cost $25+.
Cause
  • Looking for a way to help those affected by Hurricane Helene? Synergy WS is collecting non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, and more to assist families in Western NC. Drop your donation at the gym facility on Broad Street during opening hours through Sunday, Oct. 6.
Finance
  • Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*
Listen
  • Ready to silence the chaos and hear what matters? These next-gen hearing aids are here to crush the noise and put you back in control. With razor-sharp sound and a stealthy design, they’re your little secret. Hear the difference.*
Seasonal
 
Announced

📍Winston-Salem on the map

Visit Winston-Salem unveils new campaign to attract more visitors
WStoday: Winston-Salem skyline overlooking Innovation Quarter
Help plan the perfect Winston-Salem love story for the next cast. | Photo by Linville Team Partners Commercial Real Estate
“Come on in” — that’s part of Visit Winston-Salem new advertising campaign to attract more visitors to the Twin City. You may start noticing advertisements positioning Winston-Salem as a place of duality. A hub where historic charm meets live music, Southern delights meets craft brews, and fine dining meets hands-on discovery.

This new initiative is part of a grand effort to target travelers to get a taste of our charming city. Visitors spent $1.05 billion in 2023 which supports local businesses, jobs, and generates taxes.

“Visit Winston-Salem’s public purpose is to benefit the people who live here,” Winston-Salem President Stephanie Pace Brown said. “Our purpose is not to benefit the people who visit. We serve them, and we believe our new campaign will attract them to our city. But the beneficiaries of our work are local community members.”

The goal? To make visitors feel welcomed and seen by our locals.
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The Wrap
 
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My heart is heaving for families and people affected by Hurricane Helene. If you’re also looking a way to help our furry friends, Forsyth Humane Society is accepting donations to help rescue animals at Asheville Humane Society. Shop any item on the wishlist to help our furry friends stay strong and healthy.
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