Events

Fall is perfect time to enjoy all the activities and fests happening in and around Winston-Salem. You can gather up the kids and visit a corn maze and pumpkin patch, grab your friends and head to a vineyard or Oktoberfest, or spend the day at an artisan and craftsmen show. Check out our list of fall activities below and plan some fun for you and your family.

Fall Festivals celebrate the beautiful fall weather with many exciting events. Some are directly related to the season, and some are scheduled now because the air is fresh and crisp, the days are beautiful, and everyone wants to be outside having fun! Check out the list below of the unique festivals we found within a couple of hours from Winston-Salem.

The Moravian Candle Tea at Old Salem has been a Winston-Salem Christmas tradition since 1929. Participants experience the sights, sounds, smells, and even the tastes of early Moravian Christmas traditions.

Fall is in the air, and so are fireworks and the smell of funnel cakes at the Carolina Classic Fair (formerly Dixie Classic). Get your fill of rides, exhibits, animals, and fair food at the Carolina Classic Fair in Winston-Salem, NC. It’s the second largest agricultural fair in the state.

Jousting knights on horseback, fantastic falconry, fairies, dragons, and feasting! So much excitement, all live, and you are a part of it. The colors, the sounds, the buildings, and the atmosphere draw you into another time and place. The Carolina Renaissance Festival is underway, and tickets are selling quickly.

The Winston-Salem Open is scheduled for the second to last week in August each year. We look forward to ATP tennis’ return to Winston-Salem in the summer of at the renovated grounds of Wake Forest University’s tennis facility. Ticket sales start May 8.

WFU Face to Face Speaker Program, regarded as one of the country’s finest platforms for distinguished and engaging discussions, has announced its 2024-25 lineup of speakers, and is bringing world-class voices to Winston-Salem.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) production of “The Nutcracker” is an eagerly anticipated Winston-Salem holiday tradition. This professional-caliber production of Tchaikovsky’s world-famous “The Nutcracker” ballet draws around 10,000 people to the streets of downtown and to UNCSA’s Stevens Center during its eleven-show run.

Many bars and restaurants feature Trivia Night and anyone is welcome to play. Some places play for prizes, some just for bragging rights, and all play for fun. It’s a great way to spend the night and make new friends. See our list of places below and find a night that works for you.

The streets of Winston-Salem are alive with music almost every day of the week. Live music can be found at local breweries, bars, restaurants, and, literally, on the street! We have compiled a list of places to listen to and dance to good music.