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Get ready for 10 days of excitement as the Carolina Classic Fair returns to Winston-Salem from October 4-13! Enjoy all your favorite rides, delicious food, and live entertainment at this can’t-miss event.
October 2, 2024
What is the Carolina Classic Fair?
The Carolina Classic Fair is the second-largest agricultural fair in North Carolina, drawing an average of 325,000 attendees each year. It takes place over 10 days at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and features:
- Classic fair foods like cotton candy and fried Oreos
- Entertainers like stilt walkers, street magicians, and fire performers
- Grandstand shows like monster truck rallies and nationally recognized music artists
Background of the Carolina Classic Fair
The fair is a longstanding tradition in Winston-Salem, starting as a wheat exhibition in Salem in 1882. It went through many iterations before becoming the fair that we recognize today, including moving to its current home at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds in 1951.
The Carolina Classic Fair experienced its record attendance in 2007 for its 125th anniversary – over 371,000 people!
2024 Promo Days at the Carolina Classic Fair
Friday, October 4
- 107.$5 Opening Day: $5 admission & free rides from 3-4:47 PM
Monday, October 7
- Deer Park Spring Water School Day: Free admission for bringing 3 school supplies & 10 rides for $20
Tuesday, October 8
- Senior Day
- $2 Tuesday: $2 admission, $2 rides, and $2 food specials
Wednesday, October 9
- Special Ed Day: Free admission for people with special needs and their aides
- Can Food Day: Free admission for bringing 5 nonperishable food items
Thursday, October 10
- Thirsty Thursday
- Military Day: Free admission for active and retired military personnel and their immediate families with ID
- College Day: $5 admission for college students with ID
- $60 Anniversary Share & Save Fun Card ($40 savings)
Friday, October 11
- Pepsi Family Fun Day: Free admission for kids 11 and under until 6 PM & $20 Kiddie Rides wristbands from 12-7 PM
Check out our Fall Bucket List to discover more classic fall activities in Winston-Salem!
