GENERAL INFO

2025 Fair dates

OCTOber 3-12

hours of operation

Sunday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

***TICKET GATES CLOSE AT 9 p.m.***

 

Midway Hours

Monday – Friday: 12 p.m. 11 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

general admission tickets

General Admission (ages 11 and up) – $10 * (+ $3 surcharge if purchased at gate)
*Beginning in 2025, senior adults are required to pay General Admission except on Senior Day, Tuesday, October 7*

Children (10  and under) – Free

Early Bird Admission (before 4 p.m.) Monday – Friday Only – $5

Individual ride tickets are available at $0.50 each – Buy $50 worth and receive 120 tickets

Unlimited Ride Weekday Wristbands (Monday – Friday) $35

Unlimited Ride Weekend Wristband (Saturday – Sunday) $40

Friday, October 3 – All Admission Tickets $5

Tuesday, October 7 – All Admission Tickets $2

safety & security

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Any item deemed hazardous by WS Fairgrounds staff, WSPD or the City of Winston-Salem including the following:

No soliciting, running, fighting, or use of illegal drugs

Alcohol or drugs
Skateboards or Scooters
OVERSIZED BAGS
Laser Pointers
BALLS OR
FRISBEES
DRONES
Laptops
Coolers or Ice Chests
SELFIE STICKS
FIREWORKS OR NOISEMAKERS
TRIPODS
WEAPONS, KNIVES or
MULTI-TOOLS
OFFENSIVE OR
INAPPROPRIATE
CLOTHING
CHAINS
NO CAMPAIGNING
(BANNERS, POSTERS,
STICKS OR POLES)
SHOES WITH
WHEELS
(HEELYS)

Carolina Classic Fair – Code of Conduct
The Carolina Classic Fair is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for all guests, exhibitors, staff, volunteers, and participants. To ensure a positive experience, all individuals attending or participating in Fair events are expected to follow this Code of Conduct.

General Behavior
•Treat all guests, staff, law enforcement, volunteers, vendors, and performers with respect, courtesy, and fairness.
•Disruptive, threatening, abusive, or offensive behavior will not be tolerated.
•No Soliciting or Campaigning (Banners, Posters, Sticks or Poles)
•Fighting, harassment, or discriminatory conduct of any kind (verbal, physical, or online) is prohibited.

Safety & Security
•Follow all directions of Fair staff, security personnel, and law enforcement.
•Bags are subject to inspection and all guests must comply with security screening policies, including the Clear BagPolicy and walk-through magnetometer requirements.
•Possession of weapons, fireworks, illegal substances, or other prohibited items is strictly forbidden.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Substances
•Alcoholic beverages may only be purchased and consumed in designated areas by individuals aged 21 and over with valid ID.
•Smoking, vaping, or tobacco use is permitted only in designated areas.
•Illegal drug use or public intoxication will result in removal and possible law enforcement action.

Youth & Family Expectations
•Adults are expected to supervise children in their care at all times.
•All behavior should be appropriate for a family-friendly environment.

Animals & Exhibits
•Respect all animals, exhibits, and displays. Do not feed, touch, or harass animals outside of designated interactive areas.
•Service animals are permitted as defined by ADA guidelines; pets are not allowed unless part of an approved exhibit.

Property & Grounds
•Treat Fairgrounds property, rides, exhibits, and facilities with care.
•Vandalism, theft, or destruction of property will result in ejection and potential prosecution.
•Follow posted ride rules and safety requirements at all times.

Compliance & Enforcement

Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in immediate removal from the Fairgrounds without refund, revocation of passes, and possible ban from future events. Incident based documented ejection, misdemeanor, or youth petition (including fighting, disorderly conduct, running, theft, illegal drug use or sale, gang related attire, resisting an officer, vandalism, etc.) may result in banning for the remainder of current fair and the following year’s fair. Any documented actions considered a felony (such as weapons possession, sexual assault, registered sex offenders, violent aggravated assault, drug trafficking, grand theft, arson, etc.) may result in a lifetime ban from the Fair and all Fairgrounds property. Individuals banned will be informed onsite by any of the following – Fair Management, Strates Shows management, Grounds Security, or law enforcement and will receive follow-up notification by mail from Fair staff. Violating an active ban may result in trespassing charges or a lifetime ban. All decisions regarding enforcement rest with Fair management in coordination with law enforcement.