WINSTON-SALEM, NC (WFMY) - The Dixie Classic Fair brings about lots of good times and Winston-Salem police want it to go off without a hitch. Here's what you need to know about having a fun, safe time at this year's fair.
- Police say they'll have officers at the fair from open to close each day at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.
- One of the main issues at the fair every year is missing children. If you happen to lose sight of a child, police ask you report the missing child or children to a police officer. You can also go to the Fair Information Booth at the Clock Tower where an officer can help you.
- If you're dropping someone off at the fair, make plans to pick them up near the box office of Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Traffic congestion around the fairgrounds will also probably be an issue so you'll want to plan an alternate route.
- If you see a crime being committed, you can report it to an officer or call Winston-Salem police at (336) 773-7700.
The 136th fair starts Friday, Sept. 28 and ends Sunday, Oct. 7. Here's the schedule:
Friday, Sept. 28 – Opening Day
- 11 a.m. - Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway - Strates Shows Open
- 7:30 p.m. – Grandstand: Demolition Derby
- 9:45 p.m. - Fireworks by Zambelli
- 10 p.m. - Exhibit Halls Close
- 11 p.m. - Fairgrounds Close
Saturday, Sept. 29
- 9 a.m. - Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway - Strates Shows Open
- 7:30 p.m. – Grandstand:Figure 8 Racing
- 9:45 p.m. - Fireworks by Zambelli
- 10 p.m. - Exhibit Halls Close
- 11 p.m. - Fairgrounds Close
Sunday, Sept. 30
- 9 a.m. - Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway - Strates Shows Open
- 3 - 6 p.m. – Gospelfest at the Fredericks Chevy Clock Tower Stage sponsored by The Chronicle
- 7:30 p.m. – Grandstand: The Rodeo
- 9:45 p.m. - Fireworks by Zambelli
- 10 p.m. - Exhibit Halls Close
- 11 p.m. - Fairgrounds Close
Monday, October 1: City of Winston Salem/107.5 KZL Unlimited Ride Discount Day & School Day
- 9 a.m. - School Day (Preschool - 5th Grade)
- 11 a.m. – Open to the Public: Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway - Strates Shows Open to The Public
- 7:30 p.m. – Grandstand: Noah Guthrie (America’s Got Talent competitor), Mamadear and Wafer Thin
- 9:45 p.m. - Fireworks by Zambelli
- 10 p.m. - Exhibit Halls Close
- 11 p.m. - Fairgrounds Close
Tuesday, October 2: City of Winston Salem/107.5 KZL Unlimited Ride Discount Day & Senior Adult Day
- 9 a.m. - Senior Adult Day
- 10 a.m. – Exhibit Halls Open
- 11 a.m. – Open to the Public: Gates, Midway - Strates Shows Open to The Public
- 7:30 p.m. – Grandstand: Small Fights on Tuesday Night hosted by Jerry Springer and featuring Midget Wrestling Entertainment
- 9:45 p.m. - Fireworks by Zambelli
- 10 p.m. - Exhibit Halls Close
- 11 p.m. - Fairgrounds Close
Wednesday, October 3: Special Education Day & Crisis Control Ministry Food Day
- 9 a.m. - Special Education Day
- 11 a.m. – Open to the Public: Gates, Exhibit Halls, and Midway - Strates Shows Open
- 7:30 p.m. – Grandstand: Josh Wilson, 7eventh Time Down, Rhett Walker Band and OBB
- 9:45 p.m. - Fireworks by Zambelli
- 10 p.m. - Exhibit Halls Close
- 11 p.m. - Fairgrounds Close
Thursday, October 4: Military Appreciation Day - City of Winston Salem/107.5 KZL Unlimited Ride Discount Day
- 11 a.m. Gates, Exhibit Halls, Midway - Strates Shows Open
- 7:30 p.m. Grandstand: Demolition Derby
- 9:45 p.m. - Fireworks by Zambelli
- 10 p.m. - Exhibit Halls Close
- 11 p.m. - Fairgrounds Close
Friday, October 5
- 11 a.m. - Gates, Exhibit Halls, Midway - Strates Shows Open
- 7:30 p.m. – Grandstand: Figure 8 Racing
- 9:45 p.m. - Fireworks by Zambelli
- 10 p.m. - Exhibit Halls Close
11 p.m. - Fairgrounds Close
Saturday, October 6: Winston-Salem Journal Family Fun Day at the Fair
- 9 a.m. - Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway - Strates Shows Open
- 7:30 p.m. - Grandstand: OTTPA Tractor Pull
- 9:45 p.m. - Fireworks by Zambelli
- 10 p.m. - Exhibit Halls Close
- 11 p.m. - Fairgrounds Close
Sunday, October 7: Winston-Salem Journal Family Fun Day at the Fair
11 a.m. - Gates, Exhibit Halls and Midway - Strates Shows Open
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