Shepherd's Center Used Book Sale
2026-05-08 09:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-09 08:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NC
The Shepherd’s Center Used Book Sale is happening May 7-9, 2026 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center! Supporting the sale enables the Shepherd’s Center to provide life-enhancing programs and services to over 6,800 older adults throughout the greater Winston-Salem /Forsyth County community.
Sale Hours
May 7-8: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
May 9 (Half-price day): 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Do you have books you’d like to donate? Bring used books (no magazines or encyclopedias cassette tapes or VHS tapes, please) to:
The Shepherd’s Center
1700 Ebert Street
336-748-0217
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Auction Game Sales
2026-05-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-12 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Event Center, 569 Fairgrounds Blvd Gate 7, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, USA, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Auction Game Sales, an amusement and entertainment equipment auction, returns to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds at the Event Center!

What: Auction Game Sales is an amusement and entertainment equipment auction company that has been serving both domestic and international clients at their monthly consignment auctions for over 30 years. At every sale, they average 750 items for auction, giving you the chance to choose from the largest and best selection of quality, late-model amusement equipment. Click here for more information on this event.
This event is not only meant for individuals & businesses looking to purchase arcade equipment. AGS is also meant for businesses looking to sell equipment, whether you’re down-sizing or closing up shop. If you have a Family Entertainment Center or arcade that is closing, Auction Game Sales can come to your location and handle the entire liquidation on site. Advertising through major trade publications, our extensive operator mailing list, and local media for the home market will bring buyers from many states to purchase your assets.
This auction event is among several trade shows that come to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds several times a year. To stay in the know with trade shows coming to the fairgrounds visit our event calendar.

C&E Gun Show
2026-05-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-20 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Event Center, 569 Fairgrounds Blvd Gate 7, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, USA, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
C&E Gun Shows has a wide variety of personal protection items from dozens of vendors! Their mission is to provide a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for guests to buy, sell, or trade shooting sport or personal protection items. They have several shows at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds throughout the year, so mark your calendars if you’re in the market to upgrade your personal protection equipment!
*Loaded firearms are NOT permitted on the Fairgrounds or in the Event Center.
2026 C&E Gun Shows

January 10-11
March 7-8
May 23-24
August 8-9
November 21-22
December 19-20

Show Hours

Saturdays: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sundays: 10 AM – 5 PM

Tickets
Adults: $12
Children 12 and under FREE

Southbound Railroaders Model Train Show
2026-08-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-30 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Event Center, 569 Fairgrounds Blvd Gate 7, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, USA, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Southbound Model Railroaders is excited to host their Model Train Show happening August 29-30, 2026! This show will feature a wide variety of model train vendors selling all scales of model trains and accessories. This is one of the largest model train shows in the NC. Mark your calendars for a weekend of fun for the enthusiast and all family members!
Tickets
Adults: $10 (Covers both Days)
Kids 12 and under free with adult

Parking
Parking is free via Gate 7 off Shorefair Drive.

Vendor Information
If you or your business is interested in vending at the show, click here for the application or email southboundtrainshow@gmail.com.

Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show
2026-09-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-12 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-13 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Event Center, 569 Fairgrounds Blvd Gate 7, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, USA, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
FGMC (Forsyth Gem and Mineral Club) will host their annual show September 11-13, 2026, in the Fairgrounds Event Center! This show will feature vendors selling mineral and fossil specimens, jewelry components, fine and custom jewelry, tools, lapidary equipment and various other items. FGMC members will be available throughout the weekend to help identify minerals, to provide lapidary demonstrations and sell/cut geodes.
Admission
Adult admission is $3. Children get in free with an adult.
Show Hours
September 11-12: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
September 13: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
