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April 17, 2024

Strawberry Season

There’s nothing better than a freshly picked strawberry. Did you know there are over 10 nearby farms where you can pick them yourself?

Jones Strawberry Farm | 5480 Seward Rd, Pfafftown

• Opening Saturday, April 27

• ~25 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem

• U-pick gallon is $18, pre-pick gallon is $22

Mock Farms and Garden | 6680 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville

• Opening Wednesday, May 1

• ~15 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem

• U-pick and pre-pick prices TBD

Sundance Farms | Community Road, Lexington

• Opening late April

• ~20 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem

• U-pick and pre-pick prices TBD

Ingram's Strawberry Farm | 6121 Riverdale Dr, High Point

• Opening early May

• ~30 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem

• U-pick gallon is $15, pre-picked gallon is $17

Armstrong Artisan Farm | 1499 Brook Cove Rd, Walnut Cove

• Opening mid-April

• ~25 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem

• U-pick is $2.50 per pound ($10-12 per gallon), pre-picked gallon is $15

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Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Friday, April 19

• Outdoor Movie - Watch a free screening of The NeverEnding Story in Bailey Park. Food and beverages available for purchase onsite. Movie starts at sunset (~8 PM).

• History Workshop - Learn how to make a corn husk doll and bound book at the Single Brothers’ Workshop in Old Salem. Suitable for ages 8 and up. 6:30 PM

• Backstage Bash - Listen to local talent sing popular Broadway tunes while enjoying drinks and horse d’ouevres at The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem. 7 PM

• Art Crush - Head to the Arts District for a block party with live performances, food, art galleries, and shopping with local vendors and artists. 7-10 PM

Saturday, April 20

• Tour of Fine Spaces - Join the Junior League of Winston-Salem to tour newly built and remodeled homes throughout the Triad. 10 AM - 4 PM*

• Piedmont Earth Day Fair - Piedmont Federal Bank is a proud sponsor of North Carolina’s biggest Earth Day celebration! Join in the festivities at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. 10 AM - 4 PM*

• Goat Yoga - Take a yoga class at The Farm at Henley Hill with everyone’s favorite guests - miniature goats! 9 AM

• CraftHalf Race - Run in a half marathon or 5K at Foothills Brewpub, then enjoy a block party with live music and craft beer from Foothills Brewing and other craft breweries. 7 AM - 12 PM

• Clemmons Community Day - Take the family to the Jerry Long Family YMCA for music, food, kids activities, and shopping from local vendors. 10 AM - 2 PM

• Winemaker’s Dinner - Date night idea! Head to Pink Moon Cafe for Boutique Wines’ 4-course wine pairing dinner. 6 PM

• Plant Sale - Shop annuals, perennials, tropicals, and more at Reynolda Gardens. 8 AM - 2 PM

• Food Truck Festival - Grab a bite from a food truck, listen to live music, and shop from artists, makers, and small business vendors at Hanes Mall. 11 AM - 5 PM

• Battle of the Breweries - Who has the better beer - Sierra Nevada or Wicked Weed? Sample these Ashville-based beers, cast your vote, and enjoy live music and raffles at ROAR. 4:20-11 PM

• Wake Forest Spring Game - Miss watching the Demon Deacons play football? Head to Allegacy Stadium for the annual spring scrimmage match! 2 PM

• Fireweed Dinner - Native Root presents an experimental menu at West Salem Public House. 6 PM

• Kids Dance Party - Your kids get to hit the dance floor at The Ramkat! Arrive early - the first 250 kids get a party favor. 2-4 PM

• Poetry Slam - Share your original poetry at The Bookhouse for the chance to win cash prizes! 8 PM

Sunday, April 21

• Calligraphy Class - Join Sip & Script at Joymongers Barrel Hall to learn the basics of calligraphy. Supplies are included. 4 PM

• Free Symphony - Listen to the Piedmont Wind Symphony perform at Centenary United Methodist Church. 3 PM

Monday, April 22 (Earth Day)

• Finances Class - Want to learn more about managing your finances? Piedmont Federal Bank offers a free financial literacy class at the Robinhood YMCA. 6 PM*

Other News

• Summer Camp: Your child can learn how to design video games, fly drones, or the basics of fashion design at Mixxer's Steam Summer Camps. Classes start June 10 - Sign your child up today! Use Promo Code GOTOWS24 for 10% off registration.*
  
  

• Relocating: Primm’s, a clothing boutique, is reopening at 1214 Reynolda Road on Saturday, April 20! The Boho Depot previously occupied the location.
  
  

• Music: The Arts Council has announced the 9th Annual Parks Concert Series lineup. The Piedmont Wind Symphony and The Queen Bees kick off the series on Sunday, May 12, at Tanglewood Park.
  
  

• Sidewalks: Winston-Salem has a long backlog of sidewalk construction and repair projects. Among those projects currently funded are the Salem Parkway Multi-Use Path and sidewalk construction along Polo Road.
  
  

• Donate: Bookmarks is holding its first used book sale - The Secondhand Story - on July 27-28. The bookstore is currently accepting donations of gently used books.
  
  

• Opening: Simply Sonya’s celebrates its grand opening this Saturday with a ribbon cutting and brunch from 2-5 PM and an evening with R&B music from 9 PM - 2 AM. There is a $10 cover charge for the music.

Don’t Miss These Markets

Enjoy a unique shopping experience at one (or all four) of these vendor markets!

FUSE Makers Market | SECCA | Saturday, April 20 | 10 AM - 5 PM

• Browse artwork from 40 local and regional artists

• Grab lunch at one of the onsite food trucks, enjoy live music, and join in on an art activity with Mixxer

Spring Vintage Market | Körner’s Folly | Saturday, April 20 | 9 AM - 2 PM

• The annual outdoor market features local, handmade, and vintage items from over 35 vendors

• Afterward, take a tour of the house museum

Winston Vintage Market | Incendiary Brewing | Saturday, April 20 | 12-6 PM

• Shop vintage wear from over 20 vendors, with items as low as $5

Culture’s Spring Market | Liberty Plaza Building | Sunday, April 21 | 2-6 PM

• Culture, a studio/gallery, hosts an art and craft market with over 20 artists

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Upcoming Events

• Free Coworking - Enjoy a day of coworking, lunch, productivity, and networking at Flywheel Coworking's Community Day on April 24. Sign up for a membership by the end of the workday to have your onboarding fees waived!

• Spring Beauty Event - On April 25, join Forsyth Plastic Surgery for virtual 30-minute beauty sessions and get 20% off all beauty goods.

• Carolina Core Brews Fest - Celebrate craft beer culture with unlimited samples, food vendors, and a live DJ at Truist Point Stadium on April 27.

The Wrap

• ☕️ Team member Bre recently tried Ardmore Coffee for the first time and loved her caramel black salted latte! Fun Fact: The coffee shop is owned by two full-time college students!

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