WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (SEPTEMBER 17, 2023)—The Carolina Classic Fair will host the Deer Park® Spring Water School Day powered by iHeartMedia on Monday, October 7. On School Day, fairgoers who bring three new and packaged school supplies each will receive free admission courtesy of Deer Park® Spring Water. All collected school supplies will be contributed to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. In 2023, more than 10,000 school supply items were donated.
“I look forward to School Day during the Fair each year, and we’re so happy that Deer Park Water has again stepped up to make the day extra special for Fair guests,” Carolina Classic Fair Director Cheryle Hartley said. “We will have an empty school activity bus on site at the fairgrounds to collect the school supplies. I urge everyone to come out on October 7 and help fill the bus!”
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools faculty, staff and students will receive free admission to the Carolina Classic Fair all day on October 7 courtesy Deer Park® Spring Water.
School field trips for all area schools will gain free admission from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 7.
In addition, on Deer Park Spring Water School Day, there will be performances by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ students, free carousel rides until 2 p.m. and free popcorn in the Agriculture Building until 2 p.m.
The day also will feature discounted rides—10 rides for $20 all day. The Deer Park® Spring Water Grandstand will feature monster trucks beginning at 6 p.m., including a driver meet and greet and kids’ zone.
“Deer Park is proud to support the second annual School Day at the Carolina Classic Fair, an event that brings Winston-Salem together,” said Basak Baysal, Senior Brand Manager for Deer Park® Brand. “We’re excited to give students and teachers a chance to enjoy a fun and engaging event. By focusing on the educators and schools that play such a vital role in the area, this event highlights the positive impact they make every day. We’re thrilled to be part of an initiative that fosters both learning and appreciation for our local schools and educators.”
Advance entry tickets, all-inclusive wristbands and parking to the Carolina Classic Fair are available from Ticketmaster or at the Fairgrounds Box Office at 414 Deacon Boulevard in Winston-Salem. Advance ticket sales at the Box Office end on Friday, October 3 at 11:59 p.m. Entry tickets purchased online are subject to a $.80 per ticket fee, and wristbands purchased online are subject to a $1.00 per wristband fee.
About the Carolina Classic Fair
Celebrating its 142nd year in 2024, 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.
For more information on the Carolina Classic Fair, please visit CarolinaClassicFair.com.
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