News - Carolina Classic Fair

New Foods at the 2026 Carolina Classic Fair

Greek Specialties, Candy-Coated Fruit, Bourbon Slaw Dogs and More! WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (OCT. 1, 2026)—The Carolina Classic Fair will offer a wide range of flavorful new foods and drinks for the 10-day run of the fair, which begins Friday, October 2. The Carolina...

October 3 Traffic and Parking Information—FREE Shuttles Available

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (SEPT. 29, 2026)—The Wake Forest University vs. Stanford University football game will take place at noon on Saturday, October 3 during the Carolina Classic Fair. Fair guests are encouraged to use the two FREE shuttle lots between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m....

SAVE MONEY! Carolina Classic Fair Presale Begins August 17

FREE WITH ADMISSION: Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel, Hot Dog Eating Competition with Joey Chestnut, Grandstand Concerts Featuring We Are Messengers and The Band Perry and Much More! WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AUG. 17, 2026)—The Carolina Classic Fair is offering discounted...

Cary Hester Named Director of Carolina Classic Fair

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (JULY 20, 2026)—The Carolina Classic Fair has named Cary Hester fair director following the retirement of former director Cheryle Hartley. She began working for the City of Winston-Salem’s Department of Transportation in 1997 and was promoted to...

Carolina Classic Fair Flash Sale July 3-5

All Admission Tickets $2.50 – All Weekday Ride Wristbands $25 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (JULY 2, 2026)—The Carolina Classic Fair is offering discounted advance tickets from 10 a.m. on Friday, July 3 until midnight on Sunday, July 5 through an exclusive online only flash...

Carolina Classic Fair’s 2026 Theme: “Red White and Moo”

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (JUNE 8, 2026)—The Carolina Classic Fair’s theme for 2026 is “Red White and Moo,” a nod to America’s 250th birthday celebration this year. The theme was unveiled earlier today at a meeting of the Fair Planning Commission. This year’s Carolina...

Carolina Classic Fair to Include Disaster Relief Collections

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (OCT. 3, 2024)—The Carolina Classic Fair will have a truck at its main entrance on Opening Weekend—October 4, 5 and 6—to collect much-needed items for storm relief efforts in the North Carolina mountains. Items will be collected from gate opening...

Deer Park® Spring Water School Day October 7

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...

FREE Admission to Carolina Classic Fair by Contributing Clothing to Goodwill

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (SEPT. 13, 2024)—The Carolina Classic Fair is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina to offer free fair admission tickets until October 2. Those interested in obtaining a free admission ticket should take clothes to...

Carolina Classic Fair to Feature a Variety of Promotional Days

New for 2024: Monster Truck Monday on October 7 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AUGUST 26, 2024)—The Carolina Classic Fair, which will take place October 4 through 13 in Winston-Salem, will feature a variety of promotional days and special discounts. The Carolina Classic Fair...