To finish off July at Winston-Salem’s Home for Entertainment we have a variety of events for you to attend and enjoy, including a concert, a 5k, and another Fairground Friday
Starting off on July 16th, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm there is the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5k at the Innergrounds and Midway. Beat the Heat has been one of the most popular races in North Carolina for more than 30 years!. It has been selected multiple times by Endurance Magazine as the best 5K in Triad NC and was featured in Running Journal magazine as the #1 “Under the Radar” race in the South. Beat the Heat is a charity event with proceeds going to local non-profits that support health and fitness in the community.
Also on July 16th at 7:00 pm, the Fairgrounds is lucky to host Mother’s Finest with Shoot to Thrill and special guest Wafer Thin at the Annex. Purchase your tickets here; parking will be at the Coliseum Lot off Deacon Blvd, the cost of which is $10 cash.
Mothers Finest has always been a band impossible to force into artificially-labelled boxes. One of the most energetic and charismatic groups to cut a swath through the music industry, Mothers Finest defies boundaries and creates its own genre.
Shoot To Thrill is an all FEMAL AC/DC Tribute band, not only are the girls professional musicians with impeccable skills, they are also quite easy on the eyes and full of energy for an energetic stage show! http://www.shoot2thrillband.com/
Wafer Thin creates original Rock and Roll band based in Winston-Salem. Wafer Thin writes melodic and upbeat songs that capture their own unique sound and personality at the same time paying homage to rock and roll from the 70’s through the modern era.
To finish off July, we have another Fairground Friday presented by City of Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks on the 22nd from 7:00-10:00 pm at the Education Building. Music, games, prizes, and more! Entry fee is free, and for free parking enter Gate 5 on Deacon Blvd. Middle and high school students only!
Over 2,000 seats, every concert food & beverage option imaginable, and memories made to last.
That’s what you can expect at the Annex Theatre on any given Friday or Saturday night throughout the summer.
The Indoor Concert Series at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds has brought the likes of big names in music like Charlie Wilson, Aaron Tippin, Ricky Skaggs and more this summer. Bringing live music to Winston-Salem is our forte – the best part is that there’s still more to come!
Various concerts and entertainment events have been hosted in the Annex Theatre. The Annex’s resume includes hosting Bob Dylan on two occasions, in 1991 & 2002, Wiz Khalifa in 2011, Tiesto in 2010, TNA Wrestling, and Swan Lake in 2014 to name a few. The venue is also used year-round for trade shows, company functions, high school graduations, public relations events, and much more.
So, who’s coming to the Annex in 2022?
July 16th: Mother’s Finest w/ Shoot to Thrill and Special Guest Water Thin
Mothers Finest has always been a band impossible to force into artificially-labelled boxes. One of the most energetic and charismatic groups to cut a swath through the music industry, Mothers Finest defies boundaries and creates its own genre.
Shoot To Thrill is an all-female AC/DC Tribute band, not only are the girls professional musicians with impeccable skills, they are also quite easy on the eyes and full of energy for an energetic stage show! http://www.shoot2thrillband.com/
Wafer Thin creates an original Rock and Roll band based in Winston-Salem. Wafer Thin writes melodic and upbeat songs that capture their own unique sound and personality at the same time while paying homage to rock and roll from the 70’s through the modern era.
Who: Mother’s Finest
When: Saturday, July 16th at 7:00PM
Where: Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex (414 Deacon BLVD, Winston-Salem, NC 27105)
Parking: $10 (cash only) at the Coliseum Lot off Deacon Blvd.
August 26th: Little Texas w/ Crawford & Power
Little Texas has sold over 7 million of their albums, while critics showered them with 3 Grammy nominations plus honors from both the Academy of Country Music (Vocal Group Of The Year) and the Country Music Association (Album Of The Year).
Virginia natives Crawford & Power are making waves within the country music scene with their unique sound. Authentically southern, Jake Crawford’s powerful vocal blended with a modern approach to the Dobro from Ethan Power, creates a brand of country that has been lauded as a breath of fresh air to the genre.
The duo has already opened for a variety of artists including The Marshall Tucker Band, Willie Nelson, Travis Tritt, The Charlie Daniels Band, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, 38 Special, Gary Allan, and Jerry Douglas, among many other major acts.
When: Friday, August 26th, 2022 at 7:30 PM, Doors open at 6:30 PM
Where: Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex (414 Deacon BLVD, Winston-Salem, NC 27105)
Parking: $10 (credit card only) at the Coliseum Lot off Deacon Blvd.
August 27th: The BB King Experience featuring Kenny Neal & Claudette King
THE ONLY Legacy of BB King Tour! The B.B. King Estate is launching a new B.B. King Legacy Initiative designed to both preserve the iconic name of BB King as well as introduce his wealth of music to new audiences and generations around the world.
If you want to experience the “Real Deal”, take time out to find Kenny Neal. One of the strongest modern proponents of Baton Rouge swamp blues, Kenny Neal is a second-generation southern Louisiana bluesman who is cognizant of the region’s venerable blues tradition and imaginative enough to steer it in fresh directions.
When: Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at 7:00 PM, Doors open at 6:00 PM
Where: Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex (414 Deacon BLVD, Winston-Salem, NC 27105)
Parking: $10 (credit card only) at the Coliseum Lot off Deacon Blvd.
Triad Home & Garden Show
Saturday March 19 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday March 20 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Located in Education Building (569 Fairgrounds Blvd)
Portion of Proceeds benefits Habitat for Humanity Forsyth and the Career Technical Education Partnership providing opportunities for students to build Habitat Homes annually
Tickets $8, children 12 and under free with paying adult
FREE Parking at Gate 7 for Guests
Thunderbirds Pregame Tailgate Concert with Texas Hill!
Join us for the Carolina Thunderbirds PreGame Tailgate Concert with Texas Hill, beer, corn hole, games and more before their game vs the Binghampton Black Bears!
March 25th from 6 PM-7:15 PM
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex (414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105)
Purchase your tickets to the Carolina Thunderbirds vs. the Binghampton Black Bears HERE
Paranormal Cirque
Slow down so you can take it all in…but if you scare easily, you might want to run… as we welcome you into this new world of Paranormal Cirque!
Under this Clown Castle, the black and red big top tent, Acrobats of the Air, Illusionists, freaks, mysterious creatures and all the elements that make one think of a “normal” Circus but that of normal has very little!
A new show with breathtaking implications always poised between fun and the most uninhibited fear that will transport you to a dark world inhabited by creatures with incredible circus art abilities.
A crazy yet fun fusion between Circus, theatre, and cabaret in perfect harmony with the evolution of a show that brings you back to when we dream … and when we had nightmares and fantasies.
Scare, encompass, amuse and surprise are the ingredients for a mixture of emotions impossible to forget.
This is truly a Paranormal experience like no other.
For more information & tickets visit paranormalcirque.com
Shows on March 24 at 7:30 pm, March 25 at 7:30 pm, March 26 at 6:30 pm and at 9:30 pm, and March 27 at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm.
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds (569 Fairgrounds Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105)
Link to tickets here:
Toy, Hobby, Sports Card, and Comic Book Mega Show
April 8 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and April 9 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
350 vendor tables showcasing vintage to modern toys, collectibles, comic books, Hot Wheels, diecast, vintage baseball cards, modern baseball cards, hobby supplies, Funko Pops, unopened hobby and retail wax boxes, DC & Marvel collectibles, movie posters, pop culture nostalgia, and much more!
Located in the Education Building
For parking enter Gate 7 at 569 Fairgrounds Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Shepherd’s Center Book Sale
Purchased used books at a discounted price that have been collected year-round for The Shepherd’s Center annual fundraiser held at the Education Building
May 5 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, May 6 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, May 7 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Located in the Education Building (2886 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105)
For parking enter gate 7 off Shorefair Drive (569 Fairgrounds Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105)
Written by Sarah Limbach
Visit Winston-Salem and Bandits JOAD to Host North Carolina State Championship Events for USA Archery
WINSTON SALEM, N.C. – Bandits JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) is set to host the 2022 USA Archery North Carolina State and JOAD Indoor Championships February 11-12 at the Winston Salem Fairgrounds Education Building. The state championship events, which expect to attract 100 plus archers, will headline North Carolina’s top talent, including archers with Olympic, Paralympic and World Championship aspirations.
USA Archery is the National Governing Body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of archery and has sanctioned Bandits JOAD to host this prestigious event for the 3rd year in a row. There will be a try Archery session for Fairgrounds Staff and media Friday, February 11th at 2pm.
Bandits JOAD proudly supports GX4 Adaptive Archery (Nonprofit) with a portion of the proceeds from shirt sales this year. Learn more about GX4 Adaptive Archery’s efforts to support para archers by visiting gx4adaptivearchery.com
Spectators are welcome and there is no fee or ticket required for entry. Scores will be available live on betweenends.com/nrs/RW
For more on the 2022 USA Archery North Carolina State and JOAD Indoor Championships, contact event host Guy Hutcherson at guyhutcherson@yahoo.com or 336-306-3512.
Winston-Salem, N.C. (September 24, 2021) — It’s time to rev up your taste buds for Fair food! All your favorites – corn dogs, cotton candy, Amish donuts, and deep fried candy – will be abundance at the Carolina Classic Fair in Winston-Sale, NC, from October 1 to 10. Among the Fair foods you crave most will be some first-time features to discover.
New this year is the Appalacian Mountain Brewery Beer Garden featuring a range of hoppy beverages from the Boone, NC, brewer. In addition to the company’s Lager, Boone Creek Blonde, Low and Hazy IPA, Hop Rain Drop and Long Leaf Pale Ale beers, you will find Southern Apple Cider to wet your whistle.
Celebrity Cake Artist, Ta’Nisha Kimbrough of Ta’Nisha Monique Bakery in Winston-Salem, makes her debut at the Fair. Kimbrough initially used baking as therapy to cope with the loss of her grandmother in 2012. The business became too great for her personal kitchen, prompting her to open a storefront bakery in 2018. Since then, she has worked with countless customers from across the nation, including Ella Mai, Angela Rye and Tahiry Jose. She bakes full-time with her mother and daughter by her side using custom recipes and designs inspired by her international palate.
The Blasian Asian Grill from Fayetteville, NC, should be on your tasting list at the Fair. They celebrate Korean and American infused BBQ cooked to perfection. All their meats go through four stages of cooking to maximize flavor and tenderness. Have you ever had Yakimandu? Yaki means fried in Japanese; and Mandu means dumpling in Korean. These dumplings are filled with filled with ground pork, vegetables, and seasonings and can be steamed or fried. The Blasian Asian will also serve bourbon chicken with rice, deep fried brownies and more.
If you have a hankerin’ for classic American barbeque, visit Johnny Rayz BBQ of Winston-Salem. His fall-off-the-bone ribs and will have you coming back multiple times. You’ll also find tender grilled chicken, flavorful pulled pork, baked beans, greens and more. He also happens to be famous for his unique BBQ Sundaes that feature BBQ, baked beans, slaw and a pickle in a to-go cup – don’t miss them!
The kings of mobile coffee arrive at this year’s Fair to fill the air with the aroma of fresh brewed coffee. Stone Cold’s Espresso Bar, Winston-Salem, will serve hot coffee, iced coffee, frappes and hot chocolate during all hours of the day for just the right pick-me-up during the Fair.
You’ll also want to make a stop at Emma’s Kitchen for her Mexican flavors that come to life in tacos, burritos and more, made the authentic way.
This year’s community food booths feature mainstays that benefit charities, including the Greater Faith Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Walkertown Girls Softball Association, City Lights Ministry, Friedland Moravian, The Gracen Foundation, How Is Your Heart Project, Grands To Grown, Rising Star Baptist Church and The Butterfly Project.
Advance discounted tickets and ride coupons/wristbands are now on sale through September 30 to save up to 40 percent off of day-of admission and rides at Ticketmaster, the Fair’s website https://carolinaclassicfair.com/, the Fair’s ticket office (414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem) Monday – Saturday from 10AM to 5PM); or Winston-Salem Dash Team Store at Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem.
Celebrating its 139th year in 2021, the Carolina Classic Fair is owned and operated by the City of Winston-Salem after being donated to the City by the Winston-Salem Foundation in 1969. The 10-day annual Fair features nationally renowned musical entertainment, delicious food and beverages, exhibits for livestock, poultry, fine arts and crafts, a world-class carnival with numerous rides and games, and many more activities. The Carolina Classic Fair at the time of opening day will follow all state and local health and safety protocols, including masking indoors and outdoors. For more information on the Carolina Classic Fair, please visit CarolinaClassicFair.com.
BEARS, PUPPETS, ROBOTS AND ICONIC MUSICIANS HEADLINE THE CAROLINA CLASSIC FAIR’S TOP ENTERTAINMENT
Winston-Salem, N.C. — Acrobatic spectaculars, grizzly bears, robotic vehicles, enormous puppets and musical chart-toppers headline this year’s spectacles and events at the Carolina Classic Fair in Winston-Salem, NC, from October 1 to 10. All Grandstand and Clock Tower events are free with paid Gate Admission to the Fair. All seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Advance discounted tickets are now on sale through September 30 to save up to 40 percent off of day-of admission and rides at Ticketmaster, the Fair’s website https://carolinaclassicfair.com/, the Fair’s ticket office (414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem) Monday – Saturday from 10AM to 5PM); or Winston-Salem Dash Team Store at Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem.
At the age of 3, Shane Hansen joined his parent’s acrobatic roller skating act. Today, he has created a heart-stopping variety act with juggling, trampoline stunts, magic, fire, balancing maneuvers and more in Circus Shane’s Rock-N-Circus. Shane works hand-inhand with a nationwide addiction program and helps provide information to millions of people who need help.
It was 1926 in Trondheim, Norway, where Johnny Johnsen Welde had a fascination with bears. His love for the animals became a reality when he ran away, joined the circus and put together his first trained bear act. In 1948, he made his American debut with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus for the 1947-1948 seasons. Today, third generation Animal Trainer, Johnny D. Welde, continues the tradition of training bears and educating about the importance of habitat preservation and conservation for all bears. When the bears are not performing or appearing in movies, commercials and advertising, they live on bucolic Bearadise Ranch.
One minute, unique, brightly colored, life-size cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors cruise down the road; then they suddenly transform into robots during presentations by Robocars Entertainment. Operator driven, these vehicles walk and drive creating, endless interactive excitement for spectators.
San Diego-based artists, Bridget Rountree and Iain Gunn, are Animal Cracker Conspiracy, a contemporary collaborative hybrid puppet company invested in peering under the surface of things and pushing the boundaries of live kinetic performance. Mixing and mingling styles of puppetry, with masks, circus and visual arts, Animal Cracker Conspiracy will bring their unique live street performance/theater to the Fair. Their nationally and internationally acclaimed work has received grants from the Jim Henson Foundation, Heather Beth Henson Fund, San Diego Foundation, and the Puffin Foundation.
LIVE GRANDSTAND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Taking the Grandstand at 7:30PM on October 4 will be Color Me Badd with Tag Team for a night of contemporary R&B and hip hop presented by WQMG-FM. Color Me Badd was formed in 1985 in Oklahoma City, OK, by Bryan Abrams, tenor Mark Calderon, second tenor Sam Watters and baritone Kevin Thornton. Color Me Badd broke up in 1998 before reuniting in 2010, with various lineups since. Best known for their singles “I Wanna Sex You Up”, “I Adore Mi Amor” and “All 4 Love”, the group has sold over 12 million records worldwide, had two number 1 hit singles, nine Top 40 hits and a triple-platinum album. Iconic old school hip hop duo, Tag Team from Atlanta, GA, is best known for their 1993 single “Whoomp! (There It Is)”, which has been featured in a number of advertisements, films, and TV shows. The duo is made up of Cecil Glenn (DC the Brain Supreme) and Steve Gibson (Steve Rolln) have become pop culture icons and ambassadors across every continent bringing worldwide attention to booty shake music from the south. Other highlight songs include “U Go Girl,” “Here It Is, Bam,” and “Funkey Situation,” among others.
On October 5 at 7:30PM get ready for country music with Walker Hayes and Cooper Alan presented by 93.1 WPAW-FM The Wolf. American pop country singer Walker Hayes has charted four singles on Hot Country Songs and has released two albums. Hayes has recorded for both Capitol Records and Monument Records, with his breakthrough song being “You Broke Up with Me” from his 2017 album Boom, as well his biggest hit, “Fancy Like”, a number one from July 2021 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Cooper Alan is an American pop country singer from Winston-Salem, NC. A graduate of UNC Chapel, Hill he now resides in Nashville writing songs with incredible co-writers like Rivers Rutherford, Gary Burr, Seth Mosley, Leslie Satcher, Will Robinson, Kent Blazy, James Dean Hicks, Lee Thomas Miller, and of course, Victoria Shaw. His hit singles include “Climate Change,” “15 to 12,” “Colt 45 (Country Remix),”and more. With more than 4 million followers on TikTok, Alan’s latest single, “New Normal,” shot straight to the top the moment it was released, hitting #1 on the iTunes country chart and #6 on the all genres chart.
Don’t miss Andrew Ripp with Baylor Wilson at 7:30PM on October 6. Baylor Wilson is a 26-year old who has already lived a life most people only dream about – excelling at competitive cheerleading, starring in Season 29 of CBS’s Survivor, scoring a country music publishing deal – all before graduating from Belmont University. After a friend invited her to a worship service being held at an auto body car shop, Baylor could concentrate on little else but her newfound love for Jesus. Baylor’s country-leaning vocals sparkle with her conviction, belting out how every part of her life’s been changed, sounding every bit like a country artist who got saved. Andrew Ripp creates music that pushes the boundaries of genre stereotypes, blending the energetic beats with the groove of soul music. With his first two albums, Fifty Miles to Chicago (2008) and She Remains The Same (2010) debuting at #1 on the Singer/Songwriter chart on iTunes, Ripp proved that he could create a song and share it with emotion and instrumentation. He began as a songwriter with a song on the Billboard 100 charts recorded by Ryan Cabrera, and other songs featured on American Idol, One Tree Hill, and Live To Dance. Won’t Let Go (2013, debuted at #3 on the Singer-Songwriter chart) blends the work of Ripp in all his roles with many other award-winning musicians and songwriters. Ripp has made a stripped down acoustic album entitled Simple that features acoustic versions of ten tracks from Won’t Let Go, as well as a cover of Justin Timberlake’s Mirrors. He has toured with the likes of with Jon Foreman, needtobreathe, Will Hoge and Robert Randolph, Andy Grammer, Sara Bareilles, Parachute, LeAnn Rimes and Plain White T’s.
Other performances around the Fair include a range of music at the Clock Tower stage, including Hispanic Heritage Night presented by La Ley and the Hispanic League on October 1; Gospelfest sponsored by The Chronicle on October 3 & 10; and Jazzfest on October 10.
NEW SPORTS ZONE
The Carolina Classic Fair Sports Zone will feature local and regional athletic teams including Wake Forest Athletics, Winston-Salem Dash, WSSU Athletics, and the Carolina Thunderbirds. Stop by the Sports Zone to learn more about our local teams, meet special guests, and even participate in interactive activities and giveaways.
Celebrating its 139th year in 2021, the Carolina Classic Fair is owned and operated by the City of Winston-Salem after being donated to the City by the WinstonSalem Foundation in 1969. The 10-day annual Fair features nationally renowned musical entertainment, delicious food and beverages, exhibits for livestock, poultry, fine arts and crafts, a world-class carnival with numerous rides and games, and many more activities. 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, please visit CarolinaClassicFair.com.
Mark Chesnutt as part of the WBRF Classic Country Concert Series originally scheduled for August 13, 2021 will be rescheduled to May 20, 2022 due to an unexpected surgery. Tickets purchased for the August 13, 2021 show will be good for the May 20, 2022 show. Anyone wanting to request a refund may do so by returning to the original purchase point. If tickets were purchased at the Box Office, please call 336.734.1582.
The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will still host a concert with Jukebox rehab on August 13 2021. Titled Jukebox Rehab with Andrew Millsap Jam Session at 7:30 pm in the Annex Theatre. Pre-sale tickets are available July 16, 2021 through July 23, 2021 for $10, July 24, 2021through August 12, 2021 advance sale tickets will be $18, tickets will be available at the door for $25, and all tickets are general admission.
The Annex Theatre at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will also welcome Grammy Award Winners Switchfoot with Mike Mains & the Branches as part of the WBFJ summer concert series this SATURDAY July 17, 2021.
Montgomery Gentry is scheduled to perform September 11, 2021 as part of the WBRF Classic Country Concert Series. Tickets are available online and in person at the Annex Box Office.
The Classic Country Concert Series presented by 98.1 Classic Country is back at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex Theatre this year. The Series kicks off with John Michael Montgomery and Whiskey Foxtrot on May 14th. This will be a historic event, being the first major national touring concert in the triad in over a year.
With the health and safety of our guests, participants, and community as our highest priority, the Fairgrounds staff have implemented multiple changes in line with state and local restrictions. Some of these changes include seating is spaced 6 feet between parties, less than 50% capacity, masks are required at all times for all guests and staff, all staff and vendors will undergo health/safety screenings, and additional sanitation stations will be available throughout the Annex Theatre.
John Michael Montgomery got his start singing with his brother Eddie, who would go on to become half of Montgomery Gentry. And from the moment his debut album Life’s a Dance dropped, the country singer was the toast of Nashville. Massive hits like “I Love the Way You Love Me”, “Beer and Bones,” and the titular track “Life’s a Dance” propelled the album to triple platinum. “I Love the Way You Love Me” (the album’s second single) was Montgomery’s first No. 1 hit on the Billboard country charts. John Michael Montgomery went on to win multiple, American Music Awards and Country Music Awards.
Whiskey Foxtrot is an aspiring local band with legendary country sounds.
Tickets purchased for the original June 26, 2020 performance can be exchanged for the May 14, 2021 performance.
The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will once again host the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League (ACCHL) Championship Tournament, March 19-21, 2021. Only this year it will include Schools from both the D3 and D2 divisions.
Teams returning from last season’s tournament include defending champion NC State and Virginia Tech, meanwhile Elon will be making their D2 Tournament debut in Winston-Salem. There will also be a women’s Championship game on Saturday as W-Virginia Tech takes on W-NC State at 3 pm. New teams joining the tournament through the D3 division include: East Carolina, University of Florida, University of Tennessee, Coastal Carolina, High Point, and Liberty.
The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds has worked with the ACCHL and City staff to create guidelines on the safest way to host the tournament. Spectators for the tournament will be limited to 250 for each game, and will be assigned socially distanced seats within the Annex. All spectators will be required to wear a mask while in the Annex and must complete a health and safety screening before entering. We ask that fans leave following the competition of their assigned game.
The ACCHL is committed to providing a quality hockey environment, as part of a student’s overall educational experience. The 2020/2021 ACCHL schedule looked a lot different this season. The ACCHL is committed to the highest levels of integrity and sportsmanship as well as an understanding of the principal that intercollegiate athletics enhances the sense of community and strengthening the identity of our elite academic universities. More information can be found at www.acchockey.com.
The tournament will feature ten games within a 3-day period, and will consist of two women’s teams and eight total teams in the ACCHL D2 and D3 divisions.
The game schedule is as followed, doors will open 30 minutes before each session.
Friday, March 19 – Day 1 – 11:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 20 – Day 2 – 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm (Women’s Final), 6:00 pm, 9:00 pm
Sunday, March 21 – Day 3 – D2 Final 4:00 pm, D3 Final 7 pm
ADMISSION: $15, www.wsfairgrounds.com in advance or the Fairgrounds Annex Box Office
WHEN: March 19-21 2021
WHERE: Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex
WHO: Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League D2/D3 Championship Tournament
Visit www.wsfairgrounds.com for a full list of events and for more information.
ACCHL, Carolina Thunderbirds Hockey and regularly occurring youth hockey tournaments are just a few of the bragging rights that the Annex Ice Rink has in its resume of competitive hockey.
Last weekend, the Fairgrounds will be adding to that list by hosting the 2021 Carolina Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) State Tournament. This is the first year that the event is being held at the fairgrounds, with sights on being a regular host of the event in coming years. The enthusiasm for hockey at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds is sure to make this weekend a memorable one.
The tournament welcomed Youth Teams in 14U, 16U and 18U age groups. Visiting teams include the Queen City Royals, Jr. Hurricanes, NC Golden Bears, Jr. Seahawks, Raptors, Carolina Stars, Pineville Falcons, and Rogue. Games begin at 7:30AM on Friday February 27th with the final game being Sunday, February
Despite the excitement of staff & guests, the tournament looked a little different due to the nature of the current pandemic including limiting 4 guests per youth player (immediate family), masks requirements, temperature checks, limited time in the building before/after games, and outside spectators having to view games digitally via Live Barn.
The tournamnet ended with the JR. Hrricanes winning the 14U division, the Rogue Warriors winning the 16U and 18 U divisions.
For more information visit https://www.carolinahockey.org/