North Carolina native and winner of the 13th season of “American Idol” Caleb Johnson will perform at the Lexington Barbecue Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25.
The 2014 ‘American Idol’ winner, Caleb Johnson (right), clinks wine glasses with Linda Saintsing during a Fine Swine Wine toast to the upcoming 31st Annual Barbecue Festival at the festival kickoff luncheon Tuesday at the Richard Childress Racing Auditorium. Johnson will be performing on the Grandstand during the festival Oct. 25. Donnie Roberts/The Dispatch
Kicking off the announcements, Naset unveiled the Grandstand performer for the 12:15 p.m. slot, Caleb Johnson. A native of Asheville, Johnson is known for winning season 13 of television singing competition “American Idol.”
“Just getting to be able to come to this event and perform for the amazing people, it’s a huge honor,” Johnson said after the luncheon. “I have heard so much about Lexington, its barbecue and this particular festival, but I’ve never been able to come down here.”
Johnson just completed a national tour and released his debut album, “Testify,” on Aug. 12.
Set-up is underway! Fair opens at 11am this FRIDAY. Featuring Unlimited Ride Promotion day and Demolition Derby – Don’t miss out! #DCFair
Advance Ticket Sales
Why buy Advance Tickets to the Dixie Classic Fair? Enjoy the Tradition of Food, Fun and Competition at a discounted price! Advance Tickets now available online and at the locations below! Buy now, save now and enjoy more at the 2014 Dixie Classic Fair!
Advance Ticket Prices
Adults (ages 12 & up) – $7
Children (ages 6–11) – $3
Children (5 & under) and Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) – Free
Up to 25% savings with advance purchase.
Advance Ride Card Prices
Strates Shows Fun Cards – $10 for 30 credits
Up to 50% savings with advance purchase.
Dixie Classic Fair History and Facts
The scrambler ride at the Dixie Classic Fair, 1960.
The Dixie Classic Fair Winston Salem is generally held at the beginning of October. It is a ten-day event. The Dixie Classic Fair is an annual fair held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The fair takes place every autumn on the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds (formerly known as the Forsyth County Fairgrounds), which is part of the Winston-Salem Entertainment-Sports Complex; the grounds are located adjacent to the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. 371,219 attended the 2007 Dixie Classic Fair, which was a new attendance record. This attendance record elevated the Dixie Classic Fair to the 50th largest attended Fair in North America.
Joe White and Jim Dalrymple, at left, examine heads for the baldest man contest at the Dixie Classic Fair, 1967.
The fair began in the former town of Salem as a grain exposition in 1882 (2007 was the 125th anniversary). In 1897, the Piedmont Tobacco Fair was started and shortly thereafter the two events merged to form the Winston-Salem Fair. The fair moved to its current fairgrounds in 1952 and changed its name to the “Dixie Classic Fair for Northwest North Carolina” in 1956. Today, the event is most commonly known as just the Dixie Classic Fair.
There is a wide variety of entertainment and activities that are suitable for the entire family. Rides, games, livestock competitions, wine tasting, and arts and crafts workshops are just a few of the reasons why Dixie Fair 2014 will be better than ever. ~Scott Ray
2014 Dixie Classic Fair Schedule
Every day is a brand new day at the fair. A Tradition of Food, Competition and Fun!
In 1911, crowds gathered for the first Winston-Salem Air Show and gazed in awe as Lincoln Beachey, then the world’s greatest exhibition flyer, who commanded the sky with his signature “loop the loop” act in a rickety wood and canvas biplane. A century later, the Winston-Salem Air Show continues to celebrate more than 100 years of taking to the skies and spectators will be no less amazed at the dazzling lineup of military and civilian aircraft performing feats of aerial daring that even Beachey couldn’t have imagined.
The 2014 air show takes place September 13-14 and provided visitors a great opportunity to get acquainted with the Triad’s rich aviation history at Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem. Gates Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day rain or shine.
The Winston-Salem Air Show returns to Smith Reynolds Airport on September 13-14, 2014! The Air Show is the best affordable family entertainment in the Triad area of North Carolina. Save 40% with advance tickets online now or at select area Harris Teeter store locations starting August 27th
Poker Run Registration: 9am – 10:30am
$15/Hand
50/50 Split Best Hand
Prize For Worst Hand
Live Music All Day 10am – 5pm By: Phixius || Floyd Circle Band || The Thermatones || Joel Ferris Project ||
Time Flyers || Smokin John & The Bourbon Bluez Band
Events Bikini Bike Wash || Vendors || Raffle || Auction
Presented By: The Hill Top Club & Smokin’ Harley-Davidson
For more information please call Bro. Bill @ 722-3106 or Tracy @ 997-3162
Join us for our 3rd Annual Bike Run to benefit Kids of Childhood Cancer. Registration begins at 8:30AM, kickstands up at 10:30AM. Ride begins and ends at Smokin Harley Davidson in Winston-Salem. Music, food, and fun following the ride!
LET’S GO… RODEO!! NC High School Rodeo State Finals this weekend – Only $5 per person admission. A great way to spend Memorial weekend at Lone Hickory Arena in Yadkinville!
Trailers of the East Coast is proud to be a sponsor of the North Carolina High School Rodeo Association (NCHSRA) State Finals, to be held this weekend at Lone Hickory Arena in Yadkinville, NC. Rodeo events begin Friday, May 23rd at 8PM, Saturday, May 24TH at 6PM and Sunday, May 25TH at 1PM. For a complete schedule and details please visit the North Carolina High School Rodeo Association.
The Awards Banquet will be held after the rodeo on Sunday, May 25th.
State Finals are a Springboard to National Finals The state finals are a springboard to the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) finals with the top four finishers in each event in North Carolina qualifying to compete in the national finals.
The National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) is the “World’s Largest Rodeo,” featuring approximately 1,500 contestants from across the United States, Canada and Australia. Athletes vie for national titles, assorted prizes and their share of thousands of dollars in college scholarships.
The National High School Finals Rodeo will be held July 13 through 19 at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Over 1500 contestants from 41 states, Canada and Australia will compete for national titles, awards and scholarships.
About the North Carolina High School Rodeo Association The National High School Rodeo Association and the North Carolina High School Association are both non-profit organizations dedicated to the development of sportsmanship, horsemanship and positive character in the youth of our country through the sport of rodeo. Both the NCHSRA and the National High School Rodeo Association are independent student athletic associations – governing themselves without supervision of school administration or assistance from tax dollars. Competitors in high school rodeo have the opportunity to earn scholarships and grants to pursue their educational interests.
Winston-Salem Greek Festival 2014 2014 Festival Dates: May 16, 17, 18 Friday and Saturday 10 to 10 Sunday 11 to 8
On May 16, 17 and 18, the Greek community is inviting everyone to its Annual Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church. 435 Keating Drive, off of Country Club Road & Silas Creek Parkway. Here’s what’s on tap for the weekend: plenty of Greek dancing, informative tours of the beautiful church, and shopping at the Agora (Market Place), where you can purchase arts, crafts and other goodies. Speaking of goodies, the most important part of the festival in my opinion, is the F-O-O-D. And lots of it! Think: Gyros, moussaka, pastitsio, souvlaki and my favorite, spanakopita!
The festival hours on Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $1.00. You can also call in take-out orders from the event. Telephone: 765-FOOD (3663).
One week away!: Sick of this chilly weather? Missing your team? Don’t worry! The Dash’s season begins in ONE WEEK! Opening Weekend at BB&T Ballpark is jam-packed with fun. Plus, it’s a great way to enjoy Spring Break if your children attend a Forsyth County School!
The way, temperatures are expected to be around 70 much of next week!
Thursday, April 3: Opening Night, Postgame Fireworks (presented by WilcoHess), Thirsty Thursday (50% off beer)
Friday, April 4: Postgame Fireworks (presented by Domino’s), Kids Run the Bases
Saturday, April 5: Kids Run the Bases, Burger King Value Pack (4 tickets, 4 Dash hats, 4 Burger King combo meal vouchers for $30)
Sunday, April 6: Kids Run the Bases : Interact with the 2014 Dash team, hang out with Bolt and the Dash Pack and much more at our FREE Open House, presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty, on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! We hope to see you at our staple Opening Weekend event.
Another great Opening Weekend event: Interact with the 2014 Dash team, hang out with Bolt and the Dash Pack and much more at our FREE Open House, presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty, on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! We hope to see you at our staple Opening Weekend event.
Don’t miss our season kick-off event Tuesday: The Dash’s first public appearance will be at noon this coming Tuesday, April 1, at our annual Coaches Luncheon. Not only will you meet the 2014 squad, but you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch, too–all for just $10 per person. Call Brian at (336) 714-6874 to purchase your tickets!
All-inclusive Dash experience: Dash seats are going quickly, but we do have a great seven-game ticket package in our all-inclusive Carolina Plan for four people who act now! Join us in Section 115, Row 7, Seats 1-4. Great aisle seats with all-inclusive food and beverage. Call Darren at (336) 714-6897 to claim these four great seats!
Great news involving the Dash: In case you missed it earlier this week, the Dash made an exciting announcement that was possible thanks to the incredible support from you, our fans!
The Winston-Salem Air Show returns to Smith Reynolds Airport on September 13-14, 2014! The Air Show is the best affordable family entertainment in the Triad area of North Carolina. Save 40% with 
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