2025 Fair Dates

The Carolina Classic Fair will return for its 143rd year October 3-12, 2025. Stay tuned for delicious food, stunning exhibits, agriculture and livestock shows, live entertainment, and more!

Barnyard Bundle:

Your Ticket to Go Wild!

Are you ready to make your Carolina Classic Fair experience even sweeter? The Barnyard Bundle is your all-access pass to fun with one admission ticket and a signature CCF T-shirt for just $20.

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* Online only. Taxes and fees apply. Admission is valid any 1 day of the Fair.

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Today's the last day to get your entries in for the fair! Submit yours today at the link in our bio!
It's time to put your recipes to the test! 🍽 Our Special Foods Contests highlight home cooking at its finest! This year, we have 6 categories to show off in, and some even allow youth to participate. Submit your entry by September 8 to secure your spot in the competition! Get the highlights below and click the link in our bio for rules and guidelines ⬇

🐷 Oct. 3: *All About (Boston) Butts presented by @ogburnelectric 
πŸ₯§ Oct. 6: I Love Pie
🍝 Oct. 7: Main Dish Challenge presented by Main Street Lawn & Garden
🍰 Oct. 8: *Got to Be Cheesecake presented by @villagetavern 
🍷 Oct. 9: Got to Be NC Wine presented by @childresswines 
πŸŽ‚ Oct. 10: *WBFJ Heavenly Cake Night presented by @wbfj 
* Open to youth ages 7-17
We are exactly one month from Opening Day and we can’t wait 🀩 Advance tickets are on sale now through October 2, both in person and online. Buy online to skip the line so you can enjoy all the wild fun sooner! 

πŸ—“οΈ October 3-12
πŸ§’ Kids 10 and under get in free
🎠 Ride wristbands include free admission (until Oct. 2)
🎟️ Buy tickets at the link in our bio
Get ready for a September to remember! Secure your General Admission ticket to see the Winston-Salem Dash for the final Fireworks Saturday of the season this Saturday, September 6 AND kick off the Carolina Classic Fair. Swing into the final Dash game day with an exclusive package that combines two of Winston-Salem’s most beloved events! 🎑⚾️ 

Enhance your experience with a WS Dash koozie and a Carolina Classic Fair clear bag! Act fast! Only 50 packages with the koozie and clear bag are available. Merchandise  pickup will be at Customer Service on September 6. 

Buy your bundle at the link in our bio!
βœ… Labor Day Weekend: When the only thing you should be working on is your fair entries! βœ… We're extending the deadline to September 8 to give more time to those of you who are dragging your hooves to our entry site! 

If you need inspiration on what to enter, scroll back through our page to see our highlights of some of the most popular categories ↩️ The full catalog is on our website at the link below.

Enter a competition at the link in our bio!
🎑 Are you ready to make your Carolina Classic Fair experience even sweeter? The Barnyard Bundle is your all-access pass to fun with one admission ticket and a signature CCF T-shirt for just $20.*

πŸ’» Available online only
🎟 Valid any one day of the Fair
πŸ‘• Shirts available in Adult Small-2XL
πŸ”— Buy the bundle at the link in our bio!
*Tax and fees apply

Whether you're coming for the rides, the food, or the memories, this bundle sets you and your crew up in style. Get yours today and get ready to go wild this fall! ✨😍

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