The 136th Dixie Classic Fair: What to Do, Know, See and Eat! | wfmynews2.com

2022-07-23 08:11:48 By : Ms. Lorna Lee

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WINSTON-SALEM, NC (WFMY) -- The Dixie Classic Fair is a tried-and-true Triad tradition! This year marks the 136th for the fair at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

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The fair promises to be, 'Your Beacon to Fun,' with memorable grandstand games and events, cool exhibits, historical artifacts and a look at what's to come for agriculture. There's music, delicious food, livestock and poultry shows, arts and crafts and a world-class carnival to top it all off!

The Dixie Classic starts Friday, Sept. 28 and lasts through Sunday, Oct. 7.

Check out more below to find out what's new, more on attractions, grandstand events, wine tastings, how you can save money, ticket information, and schedule of events.

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More Rides! New rides include; The Claw, Pirate, Monster Truck, Super Trucks and Treasure Island.

Fun House! King's Circus, the largest three-story traveling fun house in America, returns after a long hiatus. You can also find "Horses, Horses, Horses" and the Team Rock Ninja Experience.

Time To Save $: The Dixie Classic Fair is giving away $1,000 worth of digital coupons every day that can be redeemed for food, tickets and other goodies. In order to be eligible, you must have the fair app and able to receive notifications on your smartphone. The money savings deal will be sent to your phone as you walk around the fairgrounds. For more info, see the fair's catalog.

You can get tickets to the Dixie Classic through Ticketmaster and dcfair.com until Thursday, Sept. 27 at 11:59 p.m.

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Rolling Hills Percherons: These beautiful horses weigh around 2,000 pounds each and stand over 6 feet tall.

Majestik Spectacular Motorcycle Stunt Show: A daring, thrilling display that showcases best motorcycle athletes with visual circus stunts and a vibrant light show

24th Annual Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition: Wine tastings held daily from 5 to 9 p.m. at the fair.

You can also visit Yesterday Village:

More than 100 food concessionaires offering BBQ, corn dogs, cotton candy, roasted veggies and everything deep fried.

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All grandstand events are free with paid gate admission to the fair. Seats are first-come, first-serve.

Several wineries will hold free wine tastings nightly during the fair in Yesterday Village.

Some safety reminders from Winston-Salem police:

Police say they'll have officers at the fair from open to close each day at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

Check out where everything is before you head out to the fair! You'll want to check it all out by clicking on the Fair Map.

PHOTOS: Fun Rides and Attractions for Everyone at the Dixie Classic Fair

The 136th fair starts Friday, Sept. 28 and ends Sunday, Oct. 7. Here's the day-by-day schedule:

11 p.m. - Fairgrounds Close

11 a.m. - Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway - Strates Shows Open

Parking is available in the LJVM Coliseum and BB&T Field parking lots provided by Wake Forest University. Parking charges for this year's fair will be $10 on most days with the exceptions of Sept. 29 parking will be $15, shuttle parking at WS First will be $5 and Oct. 6 parking will be $20, and shuttle parking at WS First will be $10 there is NO additional charge to use the shuttle on Game Days.

The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and the Dixie Classic Fair encourage patrons to purchase tickets in advance to avoid long lines and save up to 40 percent on the day of rides and admission tickets. Advance ticket and ride sales end on Thursday at 11:59 p.m.

A remote parking shuttle service will operate from Winston-Salem First Church on University Parkway to the drop off point located in front of the Joel Coliseum. To get to the shuttle lots follow the directions below. The first shuttle will start running at 10:30 a.m., and the last shuttle will run at 11 p.m. There will be a total of eight (8) shuttles during the peak time of the day.

If you're going to the Wake Forest vs. Rice football game on Sept. 29 and/or Wake Forest vs. Clemson football game on Oct. 6, please plan on arriving early.

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