Winston-Salem Cancels Carolina Classic Fair

The city of Winston-Salem has canceled this year's Carolina Classic Fair, citing the rising trend in positive COVID-19 cases and the ongoing restrictions for mass gatherings statewide.

The 10-day event was scheduled to take place in early October.

City leaders were looking forward to holding the regional fair under its new name, along with showcasing the rebranded facilities.

But Mayor Allen Joines says in a news release that not holding the fair is the correct course of action given the increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases in Forsyth County and statewide.

Fairgrounds staff still hope to hold some virtual events.

The annual fair draws around 300,000 people. Officials project that the city will lose $670,000.

It's one of many area events called off due to the pandemic, including the Bowman Gray racing season and the fall season for the Winston-Salem State University football team.

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