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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Everyone Can be Part of the Carolina Classic Fair! Entries Accepted until September 1 for a Share of $225,000 in Prize Money

New for 2024: Caps for Cancer and Prize Money for Pumpkins and Watermelons Paid by the Pound! WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (JULY 25, 2024)—The Carolina Classic Fair—North Carolina’s second-largest agricultural fair—is accepting entries for a wide variety of competitive...
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Carolina Classic Fair Enjoys Successful 2023 Run

Opening Day welcomed 16,805 attendees, largest number since 2013; 100 Years of Strates Shows Celebrated WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (OCTOBER 10, 2023)—The numbers are in: 270,190 guests attended the Carolina Classic Fair—including 16,805 attendees on Friday, September 29, the...
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100 Minutes of FREE Midway Rides at the Carolina Classic Fair

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (SEPTEMBER 26, 2023)—The James E. Strates Shows, exclusive midway provider for the Carolina Classic Fair, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding during 2023. To celebrate, Strates Shows will be offering 100 minutes of free midway...
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Deer Park® Spring Water School Day October 2

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (SEPTEMBER 7, 2023)—The Carolina Classic Fair will host the Deer Park® Spring Water School Day powered by iHeartMedia on Monday, October 2. On School Day, fairgoers who bring three new and packaged school supplies each will receive free admission...
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Carolina Classic Fair Offering Advance Discounts and Promo Days

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AUGUST 16, 2023)—The Carolina Classic Fair—North Carolina’s second-largest agricultural fair—will take place in Winston-Salem from September 29 through October 8.  The Carolina Classic Fair is offering advance discounts for entry tickets and rides...
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Carolina Classic Fair Accepting Competitive Entries Until September 1

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AUGUST 3, 2023)—The Carolina Classic Fair—North Carolina’s second-largest agricultural fair—is accepting entries for a wide variety of competitive exhibits including baking, livestock, photography, art and more.  All entries must be submitted by...
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Top 10 Midway Rides At The Carolina Classic Fair

New Weekday Ride Promotions Include $2 Tuesday and 10-Pass Ride Cards WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (SEPTEMBER 20, 2022)—With so many rides, attractions and concessions on the famous Strates Shows midway, it’s hard to decide what to ride or eat first! The following is a rundown...

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Pickle Pizza—A Big “Dill” at the Carolina Classic Fair

America’s Finest Fair Food Found On The Strates Shows Midway WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (SEPTEMBER 19, 2022)—It may not be the prettiest food on the midway, but “Pickle Pizza” will be one of the more unique foods scheduled to debut at the Carolina Classic Fair. Pickle Pizza...

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