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
Hello world, this the first blog post for the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds is a venue that hosts over 100 events a year, and is well known of course for the Dixie Classic Fair, but this past weekend was on that lands as a bright spot for the City of Winston-Salem.
PHOTO ABOVE – Grammy-Award winning county band Lonestar filled the Winston-Salem Annex Theatre in a recent concert.
Last weekend the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex Theatre welcomed a sold out crowd of 2,200 guests for a captivating performance by Crowder, a contemporary Christian artist who provides and inspiring & engaging experience to his listeners. The Grammy nominated, billboard chart climbing star is on tour following the release of his latest album, I Know A Ghost which is now available everywhere.
This was the first time since 2017 that the Fairgrounds has sold out the Annex Theatre when Travis Tritt rolled into Winston-Salem. It takes a certain type of artist to put thousands of people in the same room and create a spiritually uplifting experience for them.
It also takes a special venue to create an environment that is welcoming, creates intimacy and provides everyone in attendance with the best seat in the house. The Annex Theatre is one of the few venues where attendees in the nosebleeds are standing, singing and dancing during the full length of the concert as if their seats are front row.
“The Annex Theatre can hold up to 2,200 fans, we feel like we have a good place in the market for LIVE music and will continue to grow our events and treat the citizens of Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. It’s a great pleasure when our staff hears statements such as “Wow, I wasn’t expecting this”, or “wheres the ice?”. On the way out the positive commentary of the event is a regular treatment for our awesome working staff to take in.” – Robert Mulhearn Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Booking and Venue Manager.
The intimate environment of the Annex Theater makes it a candidate for an array of concert genres. This summer they are welcoming, Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan and Gatlin Brothers as a part of their Classic Country Concert Series, along with The War & Treaty on July 30th in partnership with the National Black Theatre Festival.
To stay updated on upcoming concerts at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, visit wsfairgrounds.com
COVID-19 Update
ACCHL Tournament Returns to Winston-Salem
North Carolina Archery in Schools Program Tournament Comes to Winston-Salem
Garden Bros Circus Comes to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex
Fairgrounds to host NC State Junior Olympic Archery Championships
Carolina Overcomes Obstacles to Bite Mentor 4-3
The Most Epic Show on Earth!
The Totally New 2020 Edition of GARDEN BROS CIRCUS is Coming!
This year’s show is packed with breathtaking special effects, concert style sound and lighting and 3 RINGS bursting with excitement, laughter and memories that families will always cherish. The very best performers from over 22 countries make up this action jammed, fast paced 100 minute performance in a Theatrical European 3 RING setting, featuring the HUMAN CANNONBALL, The Crazy Cossack Horse Riderz, Daring Aerial Artists, Ukrainian Acrobats, Motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear, Contortionists, the Funniest Clowns, Jugglers as seen on America’s Got Talent, not enough room to list anymore!!!
KIDS FUN ZONE: ride a camel, a circus pony, a giant slide, or a bouncy house and the whole family can get their face painted like Spiderman. Come hungry cause there’s plenty of food.
Free Children’s Tickets have been distributed to area elementary schools, pre-schools, day care centers, fast food, convenience stores, salons and large employers.
First 100 Adult Tickets sold online are only $14.50 at www.GardenBrosCircus.com.
“We’ve made it a real affordable family event with the cooperation of participating retail outlets” said Niles Garden, producer of Garden Brothers Circus. In the words of Walt Disney “I want families to have as much fun as they do at the circus”.
Where: Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex
Show Times: 4:30PM-7:30PM
Get tickets: online www.GardenBrosCircus.com or the Box Office on show day
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s National Archery in Schools (NASP) state tournament will occur on Feb. 14–15 in the Education Building at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.
Approximately 800 students from 32 schools , including Elementary, Middle School and High School divisions, will compete for the title of North Carolina State Champion. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female individual archers, and to the top-scoring team in each division.
Elementary schools will participate on Friday, Feb. 14 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Middle and high schools are scheduled to take aim beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15.
The National Archery in Schools Program teaches and promotes international-style target archery as part of an in-school curriculum to improve educational performance and participation in the shooting sports among students in grades 4-12. For more information, or to find out how your school can participate, visit www.naspschools.org or email lee.scripture@ncwildlife.org.
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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 second season on February 14-16 at the Winston-Salem Fairground Annex. The tournament will feature eight teams competing for the coveted Admiral’s Cup. And, for the first time in ACCHL history, there will also be a women’s tournament featuring two semifinal games and a final game. The Carolina Thunderbirds, the city of Winston-Salem and Wake Forest University’s club hockey program are all proud sponsors of this pinnacle of collegiate hockey competition at the ACHA Division II level. Beginning on Friday, the tournament will showcase four men’s quarterfinal games at 12 p.m.. 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday, the women take the stage in the early slot, playing at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. with the men returning for their semifinals at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Lastly, on Sunday, the women will play for their championship at 10:30 a.m. and the men will skate for the Admiral’s Cup at 1 p.m. The tournament field has not been completely set yet, but last year’s 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. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://wsfairgrounds.com/event/acchl-championship-tournament-2020/