Dixie Classic Fair

Kristi Marion Updated: September 18, 2019 Events 1 Comment

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Fair-swings Fall is in the air, and so are fireworks and the smell of funnel cakes at the Dixie Classic Fair. Get your fill of rides, exhibits, animals and fair food October 4 – October 13, 2019.

The Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem, NC is the second largest agricultural fair in the state. Ferris wheels, fun rides and furry friends abound! Enjoy live entertainment, fried foods on a stick (are you up for trying fried butter or a Krispy Kreme burger?), blue ribbon entries, tractor pulls, fun rides and more all at the Dixie Classic Fair.

Tickets And Info

Ticket Prices

Adults 12 – 64 $10 ($8 advance), Kids 6-11 $5 ($3 advance), Kids 5 & under & seniors over 65 (with ID) FREE.
Early Bird Special Admission $5 weekdays from opening until 4pm
Purchase tickets in advance (starting August 5): $8 adults and $3 for kids.
Advance sale strates rides vouchers: $10 for 30 credits (redeem voucher at the redemption center tent at fair entry)
Advance sale strates unlimited ride voucher: $25 (redeem voucher at the redemption center tent at fair entry)
Unlimited ride discount days: Oct 7, 8 and 10 from 11am-11pm: $35 (vs $40 other days)
Thursday October 10 is Military Day. FREE entry for all active and veteran members of the military and their immediate family with proper military ID.
Advance tickets available at Ticketmaster.com and the Fairgrounds Annex Box Office (to avoid additional Ticketmaster fees) at 414 Deacon Blvd, Monday – Friday 10am-5pm until midnight September 27.

Ride tickets are 50 cents each during the Fair if purchased individually or purchase bulk tickets at a discount. For advance ride tickets, unlimited ride wristbands and ride cards at a discount, click here for details and visit the Dixie Classic Fair Facebook page for the latest info.

Fair Hours

Sunday-Friday 11am-11pm
Saturdays 9am-11pm

Parking

LJVM Coliseum lots, BB&T Field lots and other WFU controlled lots – Fee TBD
Other surrounding lots owned by businesses provide parking for a fee

Schedule Of Events

www.dcfair.com

Promotional Days And Discounts

Unlimited Ride Discount Days – $35 – Monday, October 7, Tuesday, October 8 and Thursday, October 10, 11am-11pm. Pay gate admission, go to Midway Ticket Booth to purchase wristband to ride all day. (Regular price is $40)

School Day (Preschool – 5th grades) – Monday, October 7 from 9am-2pm FREE

Senior Adult Day – Tuesday, October 8 – FREE – Gates open to seniors at 9am. Aides assisting seniors also admitted free this day. Special activities and events for seniors begin at 10am. (Seniors 65 and older are admitted FREE all week with proper ID.)

Special Education Day – Wednesday, October 9, 9am – closing. FREE for persons with disabilities and their aides.

Crisis Control Ministry Day – Wednesday, October 9, 9am – closing. Get in FREE with 5 cans or 5 boxes of non-perishable food.

Military Appreciation Day – Thursday, October 10, 11am – closing. Active and retired military and their family admitted FREE with proper ID.

Winston-Salem Journal Family Fun Days – Saturday, October 12, 9am-7pm and Sunday, October 13, 11am -7pm, Kids 7 and under can ride all Kiddie Land rides for $10 (excludes pony rides)

Future Dates

October 2 – October 11, 2020
October 1 – October 10, 2021
September 30 – October 9, 2022

History Of The Dixie Classic Fair

Dixie Classic Fair 1974 Digital Forsyth photo ferris wheel rides — Dixie Classic Fair 1974. Digital Forsyth image

The fair began in Winston’s twin city, Salem (now Old Salem) in 1882 as a grain exposition. The Piedmont Tobacco Fair began in Winston in 1897. The two events soon joined and became the Winston-Salem Fair. The fair moved to its current location at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum entertainment complex grounds in 1952, and was then renamed the Dixie Classic Fair for Northwest North Carolina (we shorten it today). One of the largest fairs in North America, in 2007, the Dixie Classic fair had a record attendance of 371,000 and achieved its second highest attendance record in 2011, with 357,416 visitors.

What do you enjoy most about the fair?

Sources: www.dcfair.com, www.cityprofile.com/north-carolina/dixie-classic-fair.html, Winston-Salem Journal

About The Author: Kristi Marion

Kristi was born and raised just up the road in Mount Airy (a.k.a. Mayberry) and frequented Winston-Salem often growing up for school field trips, shopping, and dining. After attending Appalachian State University, and a brief stint living in Southern Virginia, Kristi returned to Winston-Salem, NC in 1999 and began her work in non-profit, public relations and writing. She and her family enjoy the convenience of living near downtown Winston-Salem. She enjoys the arts, photography and cooking. "I'm a small town girl at heart, but Winston-Salem isn't an overwhelming city. It is rich with friendly people, history, culture and has a vibrant art community and that is why I am proud to call this "My Winston-Salem!"

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Ron Hadley The Sales Warrior

September 28, 2019 4:30 pm

Whether we call it the Dixie Classic Fair since 1952 or rename it The Winston-Salem Classic Fair it is an outstanding value for families in the TRIAD so be sure and SUPPORT it!!! The history is since the late 1800’s and it offers some great entertainment !!!