WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League is excited to bring its season-ending, championship tournament back to Winston-Salem for the culmination of its 4th season on February 18-20 at the Winston-Salem Fairground Annex.

The tournament will feature eight teams competing for the coveted Admiral’s Cup, along with a women’s tournament featuring two semifinal games and a Championship game.

The Carolina Thunderbirds, the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and Wake Forest University’s hockey program are all proud sponsors of this pinnacle of collegiate hockey competition at the ACHA Division II level.  This is the 4th year the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds has hosted the annual tournament.  The City and Fairgrounds are currently under contract to host through 2024.  Robert Mulhearn Public Assembly Facilities Manager said, “We are excited and proud to continue hosting this tournament with the Thunderbirds & Wake Forest Hockey, it has become an important event for the City and at the Fairgrounds.”

Beginning on Friday, the tournament will showcase four men’s quarterfinal games on at 12 p.m #8 George Washington vs #1 Virginia Tech. 3 p.m #5 West Virginia vs #4 Wake Forest, 6 p.m, #6 UNC Wilmington vs #3 NC State. and 9 p.m. #7 UNC vs #2 Geprgetown.  On Saturday the women take the stage in the early slot, playing at 12 pm. and 2:30 p.m. with the men returning for their semifinals at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.  Lastly, on Sunday, the women will play for their championship at 11:00 a.m. and the men will skate for the Admiral’s Cup at 1:30 p.m.

The tournament field has not been completely set yet, but 3 time defending champion N.C. State and host-school Wake Forest have both locked in their bids at the number one and number two seeds respectfully.

Tickets are on sale now for the ACCHL Championship Tournament by contacting the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Box Office. Full tournament ticket books start at only $20 while individual session tickets are just $10.

 ADMISSION: $10 per session

WHEN: February 18th – 20th 2022

WHERE:  Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex

WHO:     Final 8 – Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League Championship Tournament

Visit www.wsfairgrounds.com for a full list of events and for more information.

 

 

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NEW WAYS TO SAVE – AND HAVE MORE FUN – AT THE 2021 CAROLINA CLASSIC FAIR

 

Winston-Salem, N.C. (August 19, 2021) — The Carolina Classic Fair, Winston-Salem, NC, announced new ways to save money on tickets and rides at the Fair from October 1 to 10.  There are also new locations to purchase tickets.

 

New Ways to Save at the Fair

 

Welcome Back Friday is the first day of the Fair when admission will be $5 all day for everyone. “This our chance to welcome everyone back to the Fair,” said Fair Director, Cheryle Hartley. “We took the time off to plan for new and exciting entertainment, food and beverages, livestock exhibits, fine arts and crafts, a world-class carnival with numerous rides and games. Bring your family and friends for a fun time.”

 

On weekdays during the fair, Early Bird Special Admission is only $5 from opening to 4PM.

 

Children under age 5 and senior adults (age 65+ with an ID) are always free.

 

When the Wake Forest Demon Deacons take on the Louisville Cardinals in NCAA Football on October 2, you can grab one Louisville East Sideline football ticket and one ticket to the Fair that is good any day from October 1-10 for $28. Tickets can be purchased at carolinaclassicfair.com/tickets/.

 

Advance Tickets and Advance Sale Strates Ride Coupons are always the most economical way to attend the Fair with savings up to 40 percent off day-of tickets. You can purchase advance tickets and ride coupons through Ticketmaster, the Fair’s website https://carolinaclassicfair.com/, and at the Fair’s ticket office (414 Deacon Blvd, 27105; Monday – Saturday from 10AM to 5PM) through September 30.  Tickets are available through mobile ticketing, so there is no need to wait in ticket lines when you arrive.

 

New Ticketing Location

 

Tickets to the Fair are now available during game nights at the Winston-Salem Dash Team Store at Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Starting August 30, on non-Dash game days, store hours from August 30 to September 25 are 11AM to 5:30PM (Monday to Saturday); from September 27 to 30, hours are 10:30AM to 6PM (Monday to Thursday). On Dash game days, tickets are available from September 7 to 11 from 11AM to 5:30PM (Monday to Saturday); from September 16 to 18, get tickets from 10:30AM to 6PM (Monday to Thursday). During games, tickets are available for purchase for game attendees.

 

More About Advanced Tickets and Ride Credits

 

 

Advance Ticket prices are $8 for adults (regularly $10 for ages 12 and older) and $3 for children (regularly $5 for ages 6-11). Children under age 5 and senior adults (age 65+ with an ID) are free. Early bird admission (Monday-Friday before 4PM) will be $5.

 

Advance Sale Strates Ride Cards are $15 for 40 credits (regularly $20, Ticketmaster service fees apply if purchased online). Exchange your Advance Sale Ride credits for the ride card at the Redemption Center Tent as you enter the fair. Generally rides take 6 to 10 credits per ride (approximately four rides per card on the Midway; five rides per card in Kiddie Land). Coupons are good any day.

 

Even greater savings can be had with Advance Sale Strates Unlimited Ride Wristbands that are valid for one day during the Fair (Ticketmaster service fees apply when purchased online). Advance Weekday Wristbands cost $25 (regularly $45, Monday – Friday). Advance Weekend Wristbands are $40 (regularly $45, Saturdays and Sundays). Unlimited Ride Wristband Days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday when wristbands are $35 and sponsored by WTQR-FM, WMAG-FM, WMKS-FM. Pick up wristbands at the Redemption Center Tent.

 

The Advance Sale Strates Ride Tickets and Unlimited Ride Wristbands are only available in advance of opening of the Fair.

 

Ticketmaster has eliminated its order processing fee. Online fees for tickets will be $0.50 for tickets, and $0.75 for ride Coupons. Advance Tickets can be purchased with no convenience charges at the Annex Box Office.

 

Celebrating its 139th year in 2021, the Carolina Classic Fair is owned and operated by the City of Winston-Salem. The Carolina Classic Fair, at the time of opening day, will follow all state and local health and safety protocols. For more information on the Carolina Classic Fair, visit CarolinaClassicFair.com.

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Forsyth Public Health taking COVID-19 vaccination appointments for 65 and older  

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is taking COVID-19 vaccination appointments for seniors 65 and older and healthcare workers. Public Health is also working to transition to its new, mass-vaccination site at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building starting Jan. 24.  

The appointment site is Bit.Ly/FCNCCovidVaccine, and appointments will be available for Jan. 24-26 starting at 5 p.m. today. There are 2,700 appointments available at the Fairgrounds at the Education Building (please enter off Deacon Blvd), based on the amount of vaccine Forsyth Public Health has been allotted. Earlier appointments at the Forsyth County Public Health Department that were previously booked may also become available due to cancelations. The mass-vaccination site will increase Public Health’s capacity for vaccination from approximately 550 a day, with the goal of ramping up to serve at least 1,000 people a day. 

Currently, Public Health is not accepting phone calls for appointments but has plans to have both phone and online appointment options soon. 

The website will send an email confirmation that will allow users to cancel the appointment. It’s important to either attend the appointment or cancel at least two hours ahead of time so staff can schedule someone else. 

Only those who qualify should make an appointment. Screening questions will be reviewed by staff and those who do not meet the criteria will have their appointments canceled. 

Vaccine supply is currently limited and the demand for it is very high. Public Health officials urge patience as the vaccine rollout continues in the coming weeks and months.  

Forsyth County Public Health has vaccinated approximately 7,100 people as of Jan. 19th.

Food trucks will be on-site every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday until May 31st. Order online from Wutyasay Food Truck Here: https://foodtruck.pub/order/menu.aspx?busid=5084&pg=0

Food Truck Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Wutyasay Food Truck

Thursday: Sliders Street Food

Friday: Taste Jamaica 

For questions please call the Forsyth County Health Department at 336-703-3100

Patrons of the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds can now shop for Carolina Classic Fair and Winston-Salem Fairgrounds merchandise by visiting our online store, fairgroundseventstore.com

The store was launched as an effort to give loyal fair goers an opportunity to purchase gifts including CCF Shirts, Pins, Bags & more for friends and loved ones. Also available are Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Hockey Pucks, ice skating passes and more.

Shop the Fairgrounds Event Store Today!

Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Merchandise

Carolina Classic Fair Merchandise

Frequently Asked Questions

The Public Assembly Facilities of the City of Winston-Salem, including The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and Annex and Bowman Gray Stadium is preparing for all scenarios of the potential impact of the coronavirus, specifically COVID-19, for our events, guests, clients, and employees.

We internally have developed a COVID-19 task force to look at key areas that impact our clients, guests, and employees and will implement best practices out of this.

The safety of our guests, clients, performers, and employees is our top priority and we will make thoughtful decisions in collaboration with the City of Winston-Salem as the situation continues to develop. We like many other in our industry believe that all decisions related to producing events should be rooted in facts, not fear, and that we will work closely with the local Health Department and City/County Emergency Management through this time.

At this time based on the statement from Governor Roy Cooper and Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines we are cancelling any public events through April 30th.

Events and activities in this time frame that are notably being canceled are the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Farmers Market, Public Ice Skating at the Annex Ice Rink, and Carolina Thunderbirds Hockey.

The Fairgrounds and Annex Box Office will also close during this time.

For questions regarding Fairgrounds events please visit our website or call 336.727.2236

For questions on Carolina Thunderbirds hockey please call 336.774.(GOAL)4625.

During the next two week time frame we will significantly increase the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting in all indoor public areas, and we have added alcohol-based sanitizer dispensers for public use throughout indoor public spaces.  We will remain vigilant, and we are prepared to make decisions based on current and future recommendations, as well as in the response to ever changing conditions.

For the most accurate and factual information regarding updates concerning COVID-19, visit websites such as:

We have activated a website link for clients and the public to receive updates specifically for our facilities and events.   https://www.wsfairgrounds.com/COVID19