Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Arena

Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Arena Multipurpose Arena and Meeting Facilities for concerts, conventions, and sporting events.
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We offer several buildings and outdoor spaces for events, and include the Carolina Classic Fair, the Bowman Gray Stadium, the Event Center, and the Arena. This is the official page for the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Annex

An extra day out of school means an extra day to ice skate! ⛸ We've extended our public skating session today to 3:00. A...
01/14/2025

An extra day out of school means an extra day to ice skate! ⛸ We've extended our public skating session today to 3:00. Admission is $12 and skate rentals are $3.

Kids out of school 🤝 Ice skating We're open for public ice skating today from 2:00-5:00 PM for you or your kids to get s...
01/13/2025

Kids out of school 🤝 Ice skating
We're open for public ice skating today from 2:00-5:00 PM for you or your kids to get some energy out! We will also have a stick 'n puck session from 12:00-1:30 PM. Come out and enjoy our indoor winter wonderland! ❄️

Wake Forest Ice Hockey will now be playing at 5:45 PM. Tonight’s public ice skating session at 7:15 PM has been canceled...
01/11/2025

Wake Forest Ice Hockey will now be playing at 5:45 PM. Tonight’s public ice skating session at 7:15 PM has been canceled. Stay safe on the roads today!

C&E will have their first gun show of the year this weekend! As of right now, they will open with normal hours. Parking ...
01/10/2025

C&E will have their first gun show of the year this weekend! As of right now, they will open with normal hours. Parking will be in the Arena/LJVM Coliseum lots off Deacon Blvd.

Lace up for an action-packed weekend full of hockey and ice skating! Get all the details below ⬇️⛸ Public Ice Skating (t...
01/09/2025

Lace up for an action-packed weekend full of hockey and ice skating! Get all the details below ⬇️

⛸ Public Ice Skating (times vary)
🏒 Jan. 11-12: Wake Forest Ice Hockey vs West Virginia, 9:15 PM puck drop both nights
🛍️ Jan. 11-12: C&E Gun Show

The Farmers Market will be closed this Saturday due to the incoming winter weather. Please stay safe and warm this weeke...
01/09/2025

The Farmers Market will be closed this Saturday due to the incoming winter weather. Please stay safe and warm this weekend!

Due to the incoming winter storm, will be closed this Saturday, January 11 for the safety of our vendors and visitors. We will be open with normal hours next Saturday, January 18. Stay safe and warm!

Spots are still available for your child to learn the basics of hockey during Session 2 of WePlay Hockey! All skill leve...
01/07/2025

Spots are still available for your child to learn the basics of hockey during Session 2 of WePlay Hockey! All skill levels are welcome! USA Hockey membership is required.

Program info and the registration link can be found here ➡ https://wsfairgrounds.com/weplay-hockey/

School's out again, which means we've got an even longer ice skating session for all of you! Session 2 of WePlay Hockey ...
01/07/2025

School's out again, which means we've got an even longer ice skating session for all of you! Session 2 of WePlay Hockey will now begin Thursday, January 9.

Who doesn't love an extra day off school? If you're looking for a way to spend your afternoon, the ice rink will be open...
01/06/2025

Who doesn't love an extra day off school? If you're looking for a way to spend your afternoon, the ice rink will be open for a public skating session from 2:00-5:00 PM today! ⛸ Admission is $12 and skate rentals are $3

01/04/2025

‼️ Ice Skating Updates for this weekend ‼️

Parking for today’s (1/4) ice skating session at 1:15 will be in Gate 4 off Deacon Blvd.

Tomorrow’s session (1/5) has been extended one hour to 4:30. We’ll see you at the rink soon!

Tomorrow is the first Farmers Market of the year! Come out and support some great local vendors! 6 AM - Noon2532 Farmers...
01/03/2025

Tomorrow is the first Farmers Market of the year! Come out and support some great local vendors!

6 AM - Noon
2532 Farmers Market Way

Hello 2025! 🎉 Kick off the new year with a month full of excitement at the Fairgrounds! From Carolina Thunderbirds and W...
01/03/2025

Hello 2025! 🎉 Kick off the new year with a month full of excitement at the Fairgrounds! From Carolina Thunderbirds and WFU hockey games to other fun events, there's something happening every week. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the ultimate winter experience all January long!

First weekend of 2025, let’s go! We’ve got the usual lineup this weekend: Farmers Market, ice skating, and hockey! Stay ...
01/02/2025

First weekend of 2025, let’s go! We’ve got the usual lineup this weekend: Farmers Market, ice skating, and hockey! Stay tuned later this month for some Wake Forest Ice Hockey and several other awesome events in the Event Center!

👩‍🌾 Jan 4: Farmers Market, 6 AM - Noon
⛸️ Public Ice Skating (times vary)
🥅 Jan 3-4: Carolina Thunderbirds vs Motor City Rockers

Happy New Year, everyone! 🎆 This week will finish out our winter No School Skate Days. Come be the first to skate in the...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year, everyone! 🎆 This week will finish out our winter No School Skate Days. Come be the first to skate in the ice rink in 2025! Admission is $12 and skate rentals are $3. You can find the full ice skating schedule on our website: www.wsfairgrounds.com

WED, JAN 1: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

THURS, JAN 2: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

FRI, JAN 3: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

SAT, JAN 4: 1:15 PM – 3:45 PM

SUN, JAN 5: 1:15 PM – 3:30 PM

We’re excited to welcome NASCAR to Winston-Salem for The Clash Cup Series at Bowman Gray Stadium! 🏁 The Fairgrounds will...
12/28/2024

We’re excited to welcome NASCAR to Winston-Salem for The Clash Cup Series at Bowman Gray Stadium! 🏁 The Fairgrounds will have designated camping areas for those coming into town for The Clash. Please review all rules and guidelines to ensure a positive experience for all campers. Reserve your spot now using this link ➡️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2D00618EEA948E4F

Triple the action, triple the fun! Every day this weekend, you’ll have 3 opportunities to come skate with us! ⛸️ Admissi...
12/27/2024

Triple the action, triple the fun! Every day this weekend, you’ll have 3 opportunities to come skate with us! ⛸️ Admission is $12 and skate rental is $3.

Happy last weekend of 2024! 🥳 We’ve got lots of ice skating times coming up this weekend as well as the Farmers Market! ...
12/26/2024

Happy last weekend of 2024! 🥳 We’ve got lots of ice skating times coming up this weekend as well as the Farmers Market! And looking into next week, the Thunderbirds will have a special NYE game with a puck drop at 8:35. Cheers to 2025!

🧑‍🌾 Dec 28: Farmers Market, 6 AM - Noon
⛸️ Public Ice Skating (times vary)
🏒 Dec 31: Carolina Thunderbirds vs Blue Ridge Bobcats, 8:35 puck drop

We’re still skating, even on Christmas Day! The rink will be open from 1-6 PM today. Admission is $12 and skate rental i...
12/25/2024

We’re still skating, even on Christmas Day! The rink will be open from 1-6 PM today. Admission is $12 and skate rental is $3. Bring your family and friends, it’ll make your holiday even sweeter!

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421 W 27th Street
Winston-Salem, NC
27105

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It’s Parade Season and we love it! Tonight in Lexington, Saturday in Winston-Salem, Sunday is all Kernersville! Find the Zamboni for a free puck, ice skating passes and more!!!

40 minutes until Opening Day! The Entertainment is getting loose for the first day of awesome!

We're 5 DAYS out from welcoming Jo Dee Messina and The Dryes to Winston-Salem! 🤩 Get your tickets now at the link in our bio! #WSFairgrounds #JoDeeMessina #classiccountry #90scountrymusic

Foodees Fest isn’t just food; there are some amazing artisan and craft vendors too! Here’s a glimpse of what you can shop for: crochet plushies, handmade leather accessories, jewelry, 3D printed dinosaurs, and more! 🤩 They’re open until 9 PM tonight and 11-7 tomorrow

Kem with Envision
Kem with Envision

🎤 Kem, with Envision, is coming to the Fairgrounds Arena Saturday, June 29th! ➡️ Doors open at 6:00 PM, concert begins at 7:30 PM ➡️ Parking is $10 CASH ONLY at the Coliseum lot off Deacon Blvd ➡️ Click here to learn more and buy tickets! https://wsfairgrounds.com/event/kem-with-envision/

Taco Margarita
Taco Margarita

22 food vendors, 20 retail vendors! Wrestling, Giant Games, a LIVE Dj…good times again

Taco & Margarita Fest
Taco & Margarita Fest

20 retail vendors, 23 food trucks

Come “chill out” this weekend and join us for Public Ice Skating at your local Winston Salem Fairgrounds Annex. Saturday February 24 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM (Whitaker Elementary School Fundraiser) PARKING IS AT GATE 4 *Across from Wake Baseball Field* Saturday February 24 POST GAME 9 PM - 11PM Sunday February 25 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM

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Winston-Salem’s Home for Year Round Entertainment.

This is the official page for the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Annex.

The mission of the Fairgrounds is to plan, promote, and produce annual events including the Dixie Classic Fair, agricultural, fraternal, educational, social, entertainment activities and events year round for the citizens of Winston-Salem.

Our facilities are open for rental to the public, published rates that can be found on our website. Each year the Fairgrounds see’s more than 500,000 patrons walk through our doors. The Fairgrounds facilities have hosted a variety of entertainment over the years including Bob Dylan, Wiz Khalifa, Gucci Mane, Bill Engvall, Chuggington, The Moscow Festival Ballet, The Russian National Ballet, Travis Tritt, Marshall Tucker Band, The Color Run, Tiesto, Steve Aoki, Brothers Osborne, President Barack Obama, President Donald Trump, President George W Bush, plus annual trade shows, Festivals, ice skating, sporting events, and much more!

The great Dixie Classic Fair entered its 135th year in 2017. A family tradition that Winston-Salem and all of Northwest North Carolina look forward to every year!