This is the show you don’t want to miss. | Photo courtesy of Carolina Classic Fair
Did you know the Carolina Classic Fair started long before the town of Winston and Salem merged in 1913? The fair has undergone many name changes and started attracting a lot of tourists and locals for a grand ‘ole time. Fun fact: Families traveled by wagons, buggies, bicycles, horseback, and some even walked to get to the fair.
Here are our top three picks for the fair this season:
Monster Trucks are a crowd-pleaser and go from 7 to 9 p.m. today
Meet “Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel” every day (11 a.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m.)
New this year: Enjoy ice skating daily (there’ll also be ice skating lessons — bring $5 to rent the skates)
Check out operating hours and safety measures (clear bag policy) before heading to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Of course, there are plenty of food options to explore.
Asked
Asked
What did the Carolina Classic Fair originally start as?
A. A wheat exhibition B. An amusement park C. A tobacco fair D. A horse show and cattle fair
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New this year, breakfast attendees can donate on the Wall of Wishes, where every Wish envelope contains a prize for the donor. | Photos courtesy Stephanie Beeman (1), Steve Visserman (2-4)
Ronald McDonald House Charities Piedmont Triad’s annual Character Breakfast returns on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Grab tickets for this magical morning at Forsyth Country Club to make dreams come true in more ways than one.
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Plan Ahead
Start your holiday shopping early. The beloved Ardmore Art Walk will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the historic neighborhood. Take a peek at the artist list this season.
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Eat
National Noodle Day, a chance to celebrate the strips of unleavened dough found in dishes the whole world around. It’s also the perfect excuse for a bowl of ramen at Ramen Mafia, or one of the decadent dishes comprised of homemade pasta at Di Lisio’s Italian Restaurant.
Seasonal
Stocking up for trick-or-treaters? In North Carolina, you can’t go wrong with Life Savers — it’s the most popular candy in the state, according to a new Instacart study. And let’s be honest: We’ll be sneaking sweets all month long — a little sugar rush pairs perfectly with October’s nonstop festivities.
Read
Come in and cozy up. According to new data from Google Trends, search interest in “cozy romance” and “cozy books” are at an all-time high, and searches for “fall romance books” have increased by more than 400%. Find your next cozy, fall-themed read at one of Winston-Salem’s local bookstores.
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Here are a few extra tips if you’re going to the fair this week. Tuesday is $2 admission day, or bring five canned food items to get free admission on Wednesday. Here’s where to park.
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