GENERAL
INFO
hours of operation
Sunday – Friday: 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am–11:00 pm
general admission tickets
Adults (ages 12 – 64) – $10 *($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (ages 6 – 11) – $5 * ($2 Surcharge at Gate)
Children (5 and under) – Free
Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Early Bird Admission (before 4:00pm) Monday – Friday Only – $5
Individual ride tickets are available at $0.50 each – Buy $50 worth and receive 120 tickets
*$2 surcharge on all Adult/Child tickets purchased at the Gate. To avoid this fee please purchase tickets online through Ticketmaster.
Unlimited Ride Weekday Wristbands (Monday – Friday) $40
Unlimited Ride Weekend Wristband (Saturday – Sunday) $50
Friday, September 30 – All Admission Tickets $5
Tuesday, October 4 – All Admission Tickets $2
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
advance sale tickets
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
Advance Sale Unlimited Ride WEEKDAY Voucher 25% Savings Ticketmaster – if purchased online .75 per ride voucher
$30.00 (Only Available in Advance, $40 On site) 25% Exchange advance sale voucher at any Strates Ticket Booth located on the Midway or in Kiddie Land. Valid only Monday-Friday of the 2022 Fair.
Advance Sale Unlimited Ride WEEKEND Voucher $50.00 (Only Available in Advance) Exchange advance sale voucher at any Strates Ticket Booth located on the Midway or in Kiddie Land. Valid Any 1 Day of the 2022 Carolina Classic Fair
*if purchased online .75 per ride voucher
mobility concepts rentals
Mobility Scooter $45
Manual Wheelchair $15
Stroller (double) $20
Stroller (single) $10
Pull Wagon $20
SPECIAL DAYS
Friday September 30 – Welcome Back Promotion – $5 Admission all day presented by iHeart Radio
School Day – Monday Oct. 3 – Students (Preschool – 5th grade) Free from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
$2 Tuesday – Tuesday October 4 – $2 Admission all day – presented by iHeart Radio
Senior Day – Tuesday Oct. 4 – Gates Open To Seniors 9:00 am. Aides assisting seniors are admitted Free on this day.
Special Education Day- Wednesday Oct. 5 – Gates Open Special Education Day Groups 9:00 am – closing. Free for persons with disabilities and their aides.
Crisis Control’s Food Day presented by Pinnacle Financial – Wednesday Oct. 5 – Bring 5 cans or 5 boxes of non-perishable food and receive one free admission.
WXII Military Appreciation Day – Thursday Oct. 6 – Active and Retired Military with immediate family, Admitted Free with Proper ID.
Thirsty Thursday – Thursday Oct. 6 – $5 admission to the fair for college students with college ID –presented by 107.5 WKZL
Winston-Salem Journal Family Days- Saturday Oct. 8 (9 am – 4 pm) & Sunday Oct. 9 (11 am – 4 pm)- Kids 7 and under can ride all Strates Shows Kiddieland Rides for $20.00. (Excluding Pony Rides)
FAQS
When can i buy discount advance sale admission tickets and ride cards?
The advance sale begins August 1st on the web site. CarolinaClassicFair.com and at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex box office and at Hanes Mall beginning August 25. Annex Box Office is located at 414 Deacon Blvd, 27105 and its hours are Monday – Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
what is the price of discount advance sale tickets, gate tickets and strates show ride vouchers?
Advance Sale Admission Tickets (Available August 1st )
Adults (ages 12-64) – $8.00
Children (ages 6-11) – $3.00
Children (5 and under) – Free
Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Advance Sale Strates Unlimited Ride WEEKDAY Voucher
$30.00 (Only Available in Advance) (Exchange advance sale voucher at any Strates Ticket Booth Valid only Monday-Friday of the 2022 Fair.
Advance Sale Strates Unlimited Ride WEEKEND Voucher
$50.00 (Only Available in Advance) (Exchange advance sale voucher at any Strates Ticket Booth Valid and day of the 2022 Carolina Classic Fair.
when does the discount advance sale end?
The discount advance sale online ends at 11:59 pm on Thursday, September 29 (the day before the Fair begins.) Ticket can be purchased at the Box office until 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 29
WILL STRATES SHOW RIDE CARDS FROM THE 2021 FAIR BE VALID FOR 2022?
No. Each year’s tickets and ride cards are for the year purchased only.
general parking information
General parking is available at the LJVM Coliseum lot and Truist Field parking lots owned and operated by Wake Forest University.
$10 (Sept 30th- Oct 1th-7th, 9th)
$20 (Oct 8th)
Fairgrounds VIP Leaf Lot Parking:
$10 (Sept 30th- Oct 1th-7th, 9th)
$20 (Oct 8th)
Fairgrounds VIP Parking Leaf Lot is a straight walk into the midway and is available at first come first serve. CLICK HERE to purchase yours today. Lot must be empty by 8:15PM daily for fireworks. Address is 2885 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
DIRECTIONS
from the west
Follow Business Interstate 40
Take Exit 2B Silas Creek Parkway
Follow the signs north to the Fairgrounds/Coliseum area
from the east
Follow Business 40 to US 52
Take Exit 112 – Akron Drive
Follow the signs for the Fairgrounds/Coliseum area
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Any item deemed hazardous by WS Fairgrounds staff, WSPD or the City of Winston-Salem including the following:

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)