Who: Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools

When: Friday, April 16th 7:15PM

What:

“Week of the Young Child” celebration on Friday, April 16! This week is a time for schools to honor the work of our youngest learners and share the excitement of their student learning with community partners, school leaders, families, friends and staff.
The Drive event is a celebration of a fun-filled week focusing on early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities. Local organizations will be on hand to provide materials that young children need, including books and diapers!
Forsyth County families with children, join us on Friday, April 16th at The Drive for a night of fun and giveaways! Gates open at 7:15PM.

 

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Hours of Operation
October 1st-10th
Sunday – Friday, 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Saturdays – 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Gate Admission
Adults (ages 12-64) – $10
Children (ages 6–11) – $5
Children (5 & under) – Free
Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Discount Admission Tickets (on sale in August, date TBD)
Adults – $8
Children – $3
Children under age 5 – FREE
senior adults (age 65+ with an ID) – FREE
Discount Strates Ride Vouchers- $10 for 30 credits
Discount Strates Unlimited Ride Voucher – $25
Redeem voucher at redemption center tent as you enter the fair
Special Days
School Day – Monday Oct. 4
Senior Day – Tuesday Oct. 5
Special Education Day- Wednesday Oct. 6
Crisis Control’s Food Day – Wednesday Oct. 6
WXII Military Appreciation Day – Thursday Oct. 7
Winston-Salem Journal Family Days- Saturday Oct. 9 & Sunday Oct. 10

Friday, October 1 Opening Day: Welcome Back Friday with $5 admission for everyone!

11:00 am – Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway – Strates Shows Open

Hispanic Heritage Night at the Clocktower Stage is presented by La Ley and the Hispanic League

7:30 pm – Grandstand: Demolition Derby presented by WXLV-TV (ABC 45)

10:00 pm – Exhibit Halls Close

11:00 pm – Fairgrounds Close

 

Saturday, October 2:

9:00 am – Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway – Strates Shows Open

7:30 pm – Grandstand: Figure 8 Racing

10:00 pm – Exhibit Halls Close

11:00 pm – Fairgrounds Close

 

Sunday, October 3:

9:00 am – Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway – Strates Shows Open

1:00 pm – Grandstand: Rodeo

3:00-6:00 pm – Gospelfest at the Clock Tower Stage sponsored by The Chronicle

10:00 pm – Exhibit Halls Close

11:00 pm – Fairgrounds Close

 

Monday, October 4: School Day & Q104.1 WTQR iHeart Unlimited Ride Discount Day

9:00 am – 2 pm: School Day (Preschool – 5th Grade receive free admission until 2 pm)

11:00 am – Open to the Public: Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway – Strates Shows Open to the Public

7:30 pm – Grandstand: Color Me Badd and Tag Team presented by WQMG-FM

10:00 pm – Exhibit Halls Close

11:00 pm – Fairgrounds Close

Tuesday, October 5: Senior Adult Day & 99.5 WMAG iHeart Unlimited Ride Discount Day

9:00 am – Senior Adult Day: 65 years and older admitted free all week with proper ID. Aides assisting seniors admitted free on this day. Special fun time and events for senior adults begin at 10 am.

10:00 am – Exhibit Halls Open

11:00 am – Open to the Public: Gates, Midway – Strates Shows Open to the Public

7:30 pm – Grandstand: Walker Hayes and Cooper Alan presented by 93.1 WPAW-FM The Wolf

10:00 pm – Exhibit Halls Close

11:00 pm – Fairgrounds Close

Wednesday, October 6: Special Education Day & Crisis Control Ministry Can Day sponsored by Pinnacle Financial

Bring 5 cans or 5 boxes on non-perishable food and receive free admission

9:00 am – Special Education Day for Special Education Groups. Admission is free for people with disabilities and their aides.

11:00 am – Open to the Public: Gates, Exhibit Halls, and Midway – Strates Shows Open

7:30 pm – Grandstand: Andrew Ripp & Baylor Wilson presented by WBFJ-FM

10:00 pm – Exhibit Halls Close

11:00 pm – Fairgrounds Close

 

Thursday, October 7: WXII-TV Military Appreciation Day & 100.3 KISS Radio Unlimited Ride Discount Day

Active and retired military with immediate family admitted free with proper ID.

11:00 am – Gates, Exhibit Halls, Midway – Strates Shows Open

7:30 pm – Grandstand: Demolition Derby presented by WXLV-TV (ABC 45)

10:00 pm – Exhibit Halls Close 11:00 pm – Fairgrounds Close

11:00 pm – Fairgrounds Close

 

Friday, October 8:

11:00 am – Gates, Exhibit Halls, Midway – Strates Shows Open

7:30 pm – Grandstand: Figure 8 Racing

10:00 pm – Exhibit Halls Close

11:00 pm – Fairgrounds Close

 

Saturday, October 9: Winston-Salem Journal Family Day at the Fair

Kids age 7 and under can ride all Strates Shows Kiddieland Rides for $15 (excludes pony rides).

9:00 am – Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway – Strates Shows Open

1:00 pm – Grandstand: OTTPA Tractor Pull

10:00 pm – Exhibit Halls Close

11:00 pm – Fairgrounds Close

 

Sunday, October 10: Winston-Salem Journal Family Day at the Fair

Kids age 7 and under can ride all Strates Shows Kiddieland Rides for $15 (excludes pony rides).

11:00 am – Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway – Strates Shows Open

1:00 pm – Grandstand: Rodeo

3:00-6:00 pm – Jazz Fest at the Clock Tower Stage presented by the Winston-Salem Chronicle

10:00 pm – Exhibit Halls Close

11:00 pm – Fairgrounds Close

Skip the lines and purchase your tickets online – Click here to purchase yours today
Hours of Operation
September 29th  – October 8th
Sunday – Friday, 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Saturdays – 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Gate Admission
Adults (ages 12-64) – $10 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (ages 6–11) – $5 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (5 & under) – Free
Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Advance Sale Admission Tickets   Up to 33% Savings
Adults (ages 12-64) – $8.00
Children (ages 6-11) – $3.00* if purchased online .50 per admission ticket

BOX OFFICE

414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

General Parking Information

$10 General parking is available at the LJVM Coliseum lot and Allegacy Federal Credit Union Field parking lots owned and operated by Wake Forest University.

Fairgrounds VIP Leaf Lot Parking:

Fairgrounds VIP Parking Leaf Lot is a straight walk into the midway and is available at first come first serve. Lot must be empty by 8:15PM daily for fireworks. Address is 2885 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Special Days

107.5 Welcome Back Promotion – $5 fair admission – Friday Sept. 29
Deer Park Spring Water School Day powered by iHeart Radio– Monday Oct. 2
Blue Cross Blue Sheild Senior Day – Tuesday Oct. 3 
Special Education Day- Wednesday Oct. 4
Honda of Winston-Salem Food Day benefiting Crisis Control Ministry – Wednesday Oct. 4
Piedmont Federal Military Appreciation Day presented by WXII – Thursday Oct. 5 
Pepsi Family Fun Day – Friday October 6 
FIREWORKS Nightly at 9:45 pm Presented by USA Outdoor Products and Bunce Buildings
Skip the lines and purchase your tickets online – Click here to purchase yours today
Hours of Operation
September 29th  – October 8th
Sunday – Friday, 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Saturdays – 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Gate Admission
Adults (ages 12-64) – $10 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (ages 6–11) – $5 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (5 & under) – Free
Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Advance Sale Admission Tickets   Up to 33% Savings
Adults (ages 12-64) – $8.00
Children (ages 6-11) – $3.00* if purchased online .50 per admission ticket

BOX OFFICE

414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

General Parking Information

Advanced Parking – $10

Fairgrounds VIP Parking Leaf Lot is a straight walk into the midway and is Guaranteed, no driving around from lot to lot! Available on a first come, first served basis. CLICK HERE to purchase yours today. Lot must be empty by 8:00PM daily for fireworks. Address is 2885 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Day of General Parking – $10

Available at the LJVM Coliseum and Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium parking lots owned and operated by Wake Forest University.

Special Days

107.5 Welcome Back Promotion – $5 fair admission – Friday Sept. 29
Deer Park Spring Water School Day powered by iHeart Radio– Monday Oct. 2
Blue Cross Blue Sheild Senior Day – Tuesday Oct. 3 
Special Education Day- Wednesday Oct. 4
Honda of Winston-Salem Food Day benefiting Crisis Control Ministry – Wednesday Oct. 4
Piedmont Federal Military Appreciation Day presented by WXII – Thursday Oct. 5 
Pepsi Family Fun Day – Friday October 6 

FIREWORKS Nightly at 9:45 pm Presented by USA Outdoor Products and Bunce Buildings

Bring 3 new & packaged school supplies and receive free admission to the Carolina Classic Fair on Monday, October 2nd courtesy of Deer Park 100% Natural Spring Water.
School Day is powered by iHeartMedia, a proud sponsor of the Carolina Classic Fair.
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General Fair Information

Skip the lines and purchase your tickets online – Click here to purchase yours today
Hours of Operation
September 29th  – October 8th
Sunday – Friday, 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Saturdays – 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Gate Admission
Adults (ages 12-64) – $10 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (ages 6–11) – $5 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (5 & under) – Free
Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Advance Sale Admission Tickets   Up to 33% Savings
Adults (ages 12-64) – $8.00
Children (ages 6-11) – $3.00* if purchased online .50 per admission ticket

BOX OFFICE

414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

General Parking Information

Advanced Parking – $10

Fairgrounds VIP Parking Leaf Lot is a straight walk into the midway and is Guaranteed, no driving around from lot to lot! Available on a first come, first served basis. CLICK HERE to purchase yours today. Lot must be empty by 8:00PM daily for fireworks. Address is 2885 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Day of General Parking – $10

Available at the LJVM Coliseum and Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium parking lots owned and operated by Wake Forest University.

Special Days
107.5 Welcome Back Promotion – $5 fair admission – Friday Sept. 29
Deer Park Spring Water School Day powered by iHeartMedia – Monday Oct. 2
Senior Day presented by iHeartMedia – Tuesday Oct. 3
Special Education Day- Wednesday Oct. 4
Crisis Control’s Food Day presented by Honda of Winston-Salem – Wednesday Oct. 5
WXII Military Appreciation Day – Thursday Oct. 6
Family Fun Day presented by Audacy- Saturday Oct. 7 & Sunday Oct. 8

Ticket Special: $2 admission
Ride Feature: ALL rides $2
Food Features: $2 Food specials

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General Fair Information

Skip the lines and purchase your tickets online – Click here to purchase yours today
Hours of Operation
September 29th  – October 8th
Sunday – Friday, 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Saturdays – 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Gate Admission
Adults (ages 12-64) – $10 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (ages 6–11) – $5 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (5 & under) – Free
Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Advance Sale Admission Tickets   Up to 33% Savings
Adults (ages 12-64) – $8.00
Children (ages 6-11) – $3.00* if purchased online .50 per admission ticket

BOX OFFICE

414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

General Parking Information

Advanced Parking – $10

Fairgrounds VIP Parking Leaf Lot is a straight walk into the midway and is Guaranteed, no driving around from lot to lot! Available on a first come, first served basis. CLICK HERE to purchase yours today. Lot must be empty by 8:00PM daily for fireworks. Address is 2885 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Day of General Parking – $10

Available at the LJVM Coliseum and Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium parking lots owned and operated by Wake Forest University.

Special Days

107.5 Welcome Back Promotion – $5 fair admission – Friday Sept. 29
Deer Park Spring Water School Day powered by iHeart Radio– Monday Oct. 2
Blue Cross Blue Sheild Senior Day – Tuesday Oct. 3 
Special Education Day- Wednesday Oct. 4
Honda of Winston-Salem Food Day benefiting Crisis Control Ministry – Wednesday Oct. 4
Piedmont Federal Military Appreciation Day presented by WXII – Thursday Oct. 5 
Pepsi Family Fun Day – Friday October 6 

FIREWORKS Nightly at 9:45 pm Presented by USA Outdoor Products and Bunce Buildings

Canned Food Day presented by Honda of Winston-Salem

Ticket Special: Receive free admission courtesy of Honda of Winston-Salem by bringing 5 nonperishable food items, benefitting Crisis Control Ministry

Free admission starting at 9am for persons with disabilities and their aides.

General Fair Information

Skip the lines and purchase your tickets online – Click here to purchase yours today
Hours of Operation
September 29th  – October 8th
Sunday – Friday, 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Saturdays – 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Gate Admission
Adults (ages 12-64) – $10 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (ages 6–11) – $5 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (5 & under) – Free
Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Advance Sale Admission Tickets   Up to 33% Savings
Adults (ages 12-64) – $8.00
Children (ages 6-11) – $3.00* if purchased online .50 per admission ticket

BOX OFFICE

414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

General Parking Information

$10 General parking is available at the LJVM Coliseum lot and Allegacy Federal Credit Union Field parking lots owned and operated by Wake Forest University.

Fairgrounds VIP Leaf Lot Parking:

Fairgrounds VIP Parking Leaf Lot is a straight walk into the midway and is available at first come first serve. Lot must be empty by 8:15PM daily for fireworks. Address is 2885 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Special Days
107.5 Welcome Back Promotion – $5 fair admission – Friday Sept. 29
Deer Park Spring Water School Day powered by iHeartMedia – Monday Oct. 2
Senior Day presented by iHeartMedia – Tuesday Oct. 3
Special Education Day- Wednesday Oct. 4
Crisis Control’s Food Day presented by Honda of Winston-Salem – Wednesday Oct. 5
WXII Military Appreciation Day – Thursday Oct. 6
Family Fun Day presented by Audacy- Saturday Oct. 7 & Sunday Oct. 8

Ticket Specials:

  • Free Admission for Military with ID and their immediate family
  • $5 admission for college students courtesy of 107.5 KZL & Rock 92

 

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General Fair Information

Skip the lines and purchase your tickets online – Click here to purchase yours today
Hours of Operation
September 29th  – October 8th
Sunday – Friday, 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Saturdays – 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Gate Admission
Adults (ages 12-64) – $10 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (ages 6–11) – $5 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (5 & under) – Free
Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Advance Sale Admission Tickets   Up to 33% Savings
Adults (ages 12-64) – $8.00
Children (ages 6-11) – $3.00* if purchased online .50 per admission ticket

BOX OFFICE

414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

General Parking Information

Advanced Parking – $10

Fairgrounds VIP Parking Leaf Lot is a straight walk into the midway and is Guaranteed, no driving around from lot to lot! Available on a first come, first served basis. CLICK HERE to purchase yours today. Lot must be empty by 8:00PM daily for fireworks. Address is 2885 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Day of General Parking – $10

Available at the LJVM Coliseum and Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium parking lots owned and operated by Wake Forest University.

Special Days

107.5 Welcome Back Promotion – $5 fair admission – Friday Sept. 29
Deer Park Spring Water School Day powered by iHeart Radio– Monday Oct. 2
Blue Cross Blue Sheild Senior Day – Tuesday Oct. 3 
Special Education Day- Wednesday Oct. 4
Honda of Winston-Salem Food Day benefiting Crisis Control Ministry – Wednesday Oct. 4
Piedmont Federal Military Appreciation Day presented by WXII – Thursday Oct. 5 
Pepsi Family Fun Day – Friday October 6 

FIREWORKS Nightly at 9:45 pm Presented by USA Outdoor Products and Bunce Buildings

Gates open early at 9am for senior citizens. Seniors & their assisting aids receive free admission. Seniors can also enjoy entertainment programming at the Clocktower for seniors throughout the day.

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General Fair Information

Skip the lines and purchase your tickets online – Click here to purchase yours today
Hours of Operation
September 29th  – October 8th
Sunday – Friday, 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Saturdays – 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Gate Admission
Adults (ages 12-64) – $10 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (ages 6–11) – $5 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (5 & under) – Free
Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Advance Sale Admission Tickets   Up to 33% Savings
Adults (ages 12-64) – $8.00
Children (ages 6-11) – $3.00* if purchased online .50 per admission ticket

BOX OFFICE

414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

General Parking Information

Advanced Parking – $10

Fairgrounds VIP Parking Leaf Lot is a straight walk into the midway and is Guaranteed, no driving around from lot to lot! Available on a first come, first served basis. CLICK HERE to purchase yours today. Lot must be empty by 8:00PM daily for fireworks. Address is 2885 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Day of General Parking – $10

Available at the LJVM Coliseum and Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium parking lots owned and operated by Wake Forest University.

Special Days

107.5 Welcome Back Promotion – $5 fair admission – Friday Sept. 29
Deer Park Spring Water School Day powered by iHeart Radio– Monday Oct. 2
Blue Cross Blue Sheild Senior Day – Tuesday Oct. 3 
Special Education Day- Wednesday Oct. 4
Honda of Winston-Salem Food Day benefiting Crisis Control Ministry – Wednesday Oct. 4
Piedmont Federal Military Appreciation Day presented by WXII – Thursday Oct. 5 
Pepsi Family Fun Day – Friday October 6 

FIREWORKS Nightly at 9:45 pm Presented by USA Outdoor Products and Bunce Buildings

Hispanic Heritage Day presented by La Ley features live entertainment at the Clocktower Stage

Clocktower stage schedule during clocktower:

12:30pm – 1:30pm – yannett La Regia

1:30pm – 2:15pm – Mariachi band

3pm – 3:45pm Mariachi band

4pm – 5pm Los peligrso del Norte

5pm– 5:45pm Mariachi band

6:15pm – 7:15 pm – Los Peligrso del norte

7:30pm – 9:30pm – Los Acoustic Guys

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General Fair Information

Skip the lines and purchase your tickets online – Click here to purchase yours today
Hours of Operation
September 29th  – October 8th
Sunday – Friday, 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Saturdays – 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Gate Admission
Adults (ages 12-64) – $10 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (ages 6–11) – $5 ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (5 & under) – Free
Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Advance Sale Admission Tickets   Up to 33% Savings
Adults (ages 12-64) – $8.00
Children (ages 6-11) – $3.00* if purchased online .50 per admission ticket

BOX OFFICE

414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

General Parking Information

Advanced Parking – $10

Fairgrounds VIP Parking Leaf Lot is a straight walk into the midway and is Guaranteed, no driving around from lot to lot! Available on a first come, first served basis. CLICK HERE to purchase yours today. Lot must be empty by 8:00PM daily for fireworks. Address is 2885 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Day of General Parking – $10

Available at the LJVM Coliseum and Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium parking lots owned and operated by Wake Forest University.

Special Days

107.5 Welcome Back Promotion – $5 fair admission – Friday Sept. 29
Deer Park Spring Water School Day powered by iHeart Radio– Monday Oct. 2
Blue Cross Blue Sheild Senior Day – Tuesday Oct. 3 
Special Education Day- Wednesday Oct. 4
Honda of Winston-Salem Food Day benefiting Crisis Control Ministry – Wednesday Oct. 4
Piedmont Federal Military Appreciation Day presented by WXII – Thursday Oct. 5 
Pepsi Family Fun Day – Friday October 6 

FIREWORKS Nightly at 9:45 pm Presented by USA Outdoor Products and Bunce Buildings