WINSTON-SALEM — The Carolina Classic Fair will return to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds for 10 days, running Friday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
The 144th fair will bring together carnival rides, midway games, agricultural and livestock exhibits, food, arts and crafts, live entertainment and family activities. The fair’s official information page lists the fairgrounds address as 2825 University Parkway, Winston-Salem.
Regular admission is listed at $10 for ages 6 and older, with a $3 surcharge for tickets purchased at the gate; children 5 and younger are admitted free. The site also lists free weekday admission before 1 p.m. and special admission prices of $5 on Friday, Oct. 2, and $3 on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Hours are listed as 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Visitors should check the official fair site before leaving for ticket availability, ride-wristband details, entertainment updates and any parking or security changes.
Source: Reporting based on the official Carolina Classic Fair information page and the City of Winston-Salem calendar, checked Sept. 26, 2026. The accompanying SVG is original illustrative editorial art and does not depict a specific fair day, performer or attendee.
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