TICKET INFO
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
Unlimited Ride Weekday Wristbands (Monday – Friday) $40
Unlimited Ride Weekend Wristband (Saturday – Sunday) $50
Individual ride tickets are available at $0.50 each – Buy $50 worth and receive 120 tickets
Friday September 30 – All Admission Tickets $5
Tuesday October 4th – All Admission Tickets $2
*$2 surcharge on all Adult/Child tickets purchased at the Gate. To avoid this fee please purchase tickets online through Ticketmaster.
box office
414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC
- Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
- Extended Box office hours: September 25th, 12-5pm
- September 26th-28th, 10am-6pm
- September 29th, 10am-8pm
Promotional Ride Discount Days
Join us on a weekday for maximum Ride Savings!
Monday, October 3 – $20 Card for 10 Rides – presented by Audacy Radio Network
Tuesday, October 4 – $2 Tuesday presented by iHeart Radio
All Rides $2
$2 Admission – CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Select Food Items $2
Thursday, October 6 – $20 Card for 10 Rides – presented by Audacy Radio Network
Saturday, October 8 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL FAMILY FUN DAYS
Sunday, October 9 – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL FAMILY FUN DAYS
*Kids 7 and under can ride all Strates Shows Kiddieland Rides for $20.00. (Excluding Pony Rides)
hanes mall store
Visit us in our NEW Hanes Mall Store to purchase merchandise, advance tickets and more. We’re located at the Food Court entrance next to Cinnabon. Hours of operation are during regular mall hours: 10AM-9PM Monday-Saturday, 12PM-6PM on Sunday.
Promotional Admission Discount Days
Welcome Back Promotion
Friday, September 30 – $5 Admission all day – presented by iHeart Radio
$2 Tuesday
Tuesday, October 4 – $2 Admission all day – presented by iHeart Radio
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Crisis Control Food Day
Wednesday, October 5 – Free Admission w/5 non-perishable food items – presented by Pinnacle Financial
Thirsty Thursday
Thursday, October 6 – $5 admission to the fair for college students with college ID – presented by 107.5 WKZL
MOOS & BREWS – Saturday, October 1
FAQS
When can I buy discount advance sale admission tickets and ride cards?
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 advance sale tickets, and Strates Shows ride vouchers?
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.
What is the price of gate tickets, and Strates Shows ride vouchers (Non Advance Sale)?
Adults (ages 12 – 64) – $10.00 *$2 Service Charge at Gate
Children (ages 6 – 11) – $5.00 * $2 Service Charge at Gate
Children (5 and under) – Free
Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Early Bird Special Admission (Any Gate)
Weekdays (Monday – Friday) Only from opening – 4:00 pm – $5.00
Strates Shows unlimited wristband
Weekday Monday – Friday – $40
Weekend Saturday – Sunday $50
Will Strates Shows ride cards from the 2021 Fair be valid for 2022?
Will Strates Shows ride cards be valid at the North Carolina State Fair since the carnival operator has changed there?
What promotional days and discounts will be offered?
Friday September 30 – $5 Admission all day
RIDE DISCOUNT DAYS
Monday, October 3 & Thursday, October 6 $20 for 10 Rides – Presented by Audacy Radio Network
Tuesday October 4 – All Rides $2 – Presented by iHeart Radio
SCHOOL DAY (Preschool-5th Grades)
Monday, October 3 – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Students (Preschool – 5th grade) Free until 2:00 pm
SENIOR ADULT DAY
Tuesday, October 4 – Gates Open To Seniors 9:00 am
Aides assisting seniors admitted Free on this day.
Special Fun Time & Special Events for Senior Adults beginning at 10:00 am.
65 years and over, admitted Free all week with Proper ID.
SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY
Wednesday, October 5
Gates Open Special Education Day Groups 9:00 am – closing.
Free for persons with disabilities and their aides.
CRISIS CONTROL MINISTRY FOOD DAY AT THE FAIR
Wednesday, October 5 – 9:00 am – closing – Presented by Pinnacle Financial
Bring 5 cans or 5 boxes of non-perishable food and receive one free admission.
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY SPONSORED BY WXII TV
Thursday, October 6 – Gates Open 11:00 am – closing
Active and Retired Military with immediate family,
Admitted Free with Proper ID.
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL FAMILY FUN DAYS Kids 7 and under can ride all Strates Shows Kiddie land Rides for $20.00. (Excluding Pony Rides)
Saturday, October 8 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and
Sunday, October 9 – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
*Once the Fair begins, we encourage everyone to buy in advance so save time and money. There will be a $2 surcharge on all Adult/Child tickets at the gate. Tickets will be cheaper to buy online through Ticketmaster with only a .50 cent fee per ticket.
To purchase group tickets of 50 or more please call Lee Shapiro at (336) 734-1582 or email lees@cityofws.org
For ticket related questions please call the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds box office at (336) 774-8880.