Winston-Salem, N.C. (August 3, 2021) — The Carolina Classic Fair is back and second to none from October 1 to 10!

How long is the Carolina Classic 2021?

10-day
The 10-day annual fair features a world-class carnival with numerous rides and games, nationally known musical entertainment, delicious food and beverage, and exhibits of livestock, poultry, fine arts, and crafts.

Did the Dixie Classic Fair name change?

After months of debate, city leaders in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, voted to change the name of the annual Dixie Classic Fair to the Carolina Classic Fair. The Dixie Classic Fair just finished its 135th year, according to the Winston-Salem Visitor Center.

Do you have to wear a mask at the Carolina Classic Fair?

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — You can add another staple to the Carolina Classic Fair. Along with rides, games and food, masks are a must both indoors and outdoors.

What are the dates of the Carolina Classic Fair?

Future Dates

  • September 30 – October 9, 2022.
  • September 29 – October 8, 2023.

How much does it cost to get into the Carolina Classic Fair?

general admission tickets Ride Tickets: 120 tickets for $50, 40 tickets for $20, 2 tickets for $1. Rides require 6-10 tickets, varies by ride.

How much is it to get into the Dixie Classic Fair?

general admission tickets Ride Tickets: 120 tickets for $50, 40 tickets for $20, 2 tickets for $1. Rides require 6-10 tickets, varies by ride. Redeem voucher at redemption center tent as you enter the fair.

Why did they change Dixie Classic Fair?

On Monday, the Winston-Salem City Council voted 6-2 to change the name of the fair to the “Carolina Classic Fair.” The push to change the name started when a group of citizens argued the name “Dixie” was divisive and a reflection of the old south’s slavery and segregation.

What happened to the Dixie Classic Fair?

In 2020, the fair was renamed to the Carolina Classic Fair.

When was the first Dixie Classic Fair?

1882
Carolina Classic Fair/First event date

What is the Dixie Classic Fair called now?

the Carolina Classic Fair
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — In a 6-2 vote by the Winston-Salem City Council, the Dixie Classic Fair has officially been renamed the Carolina Classic Fair. The vote is a long time coming. For months the public has expressed their support or lack thereof for the name change.

How long has the Dixie Classic Fair been around?

What is now known as the Dixie Classic Fair began as a wheat exhibition in Salem in 1882. The Piedmont Tobacco Fair started 15 years later, and the two Fairs joined to become the Winston- Salem Fair. The first Fairs were great attractions.