Dear Friends of the Fair,
It’s that time again! Just as the summer heat starts to be unbearable (especially when paired with the unexpected wildfire smoke), we get to turn our attention to cooler weather, clearer skies, and a whole lot of Fair fun! This year’s Carolina Classic Fair will be the 141 st time that our community gathers to celebrate and experience the very best that Northwest North Carolina has to offer. I hope you will mark your calendars and make plans to attend and participate in the 2023 Carolina Classic Fair, September 29 – October 8. In the pages that follow, you’ll find all the information that you need for the numerous competitive entry categories. One of my favorite things to do at the Fair is to walk through the various buildings and be amazed by the incredible things that people have made, grown, and raised. This could be the year that you take home the blue ribbon, but you must enter the competition for that to happen! Even if you don’t enter anything in the Fair, we will be experiencing “Magic in the Fair” for 10 days straight and you don’t want to miss out on the fun. The fairgrounds staff has been hard at work all year to make sure this year’s Fair will include elements you’ve come to love over the years as well as new food and entertainment options. I am especially excited to see the look of wonder on people’s faces as they encounter our illusionists, magicians, and other strolling acts. If you see any staff members as you explore the Fairgrounds this fall, make sure to express your appreciation for all that they’ve done to facilitate another amazing Fair for us all to enjoy. I truly believe that the Carolina Classic Fair is one the best things about Winston-Salem, and I love that we get to share it with all of our attendees, volunteers, vendors, exhibitors, entertainment acts, and sponsors. Make sure you’re included in at least one of those groups this year, because I can’t wait to share this year’s magical experience with you!
Fare thee well, my fellow Fair folk!
Kathleen Garber Chair, Carolina Classic Fair Planning Committee
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