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August 26, 2024

Mark Your Calendar!

September is right around the corner, along with annual events like the Fiesta and Bookmarks Festivals. Here’s a quick guide to some of September’s major happenings.

Fiesta Festival | September 14

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month on the streets of downtown Winston-Salem! Celebrate with Latin American food, cultural performances, and fun for the whole family.

Food Truck Festival | September 15

Try something new or enjoy a favorite meal from more than 20 food trucks lining E Ninth Street in downtown Winston-Salem.

Wise Man Oktoberfest | September 21

Wear your lederhosen and head to Wise Man Brewing for German food, stein-holding contests, and more.

Körner’s Folly Vintage Market | September 21

Shop from 35 vendors at the historic Körner’s Folly house to find jewelry, artwork, vintage clothing, and more.

Grape Stomp Harvest Party Childress | September 21

Visit Childress Vineyards for grape stomping, delicious food, fine wine, and live music from Kids in America.

Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors | September 26-29

Downtown Winston-Salem hosts over 50 authors signing books and speaking on panels! This year’s high-profile guests include TJ Klune and Zaila Avant-Garde.

Bethabara Apple Festival | September 28

Explore history with 18th-century craftsmen, listen to live music, and enjoy fall’s apple harvest at Historic Bethabara Park.

Southern Charm at the Farm | September 28

Shop from over 250 small businesses at this sprawling vendor market in Tanglewood Park!

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Ballincourt: Outdated primary bath into a modern functional space within the existing layout.

Millhaven Lake: Existing attic space into a kid's bedroom.

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Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, August 27

• Trivia Night - Gather your friends and head to Radar Brewing for trivia inspired by Peyton Manning, the first speaker at Wake Forest’s Face to Face Speaker Forum. 7 PM

Wednesday, August 28

• Free Coworking - Enjoy a day of coworking, lunch, productivity, and networking at Flywheel Coworking's Community Day. 9 AM - 5 PM*

• Cocktail Class - Taste top-shelf spirits and learn to craft your own cocktails at Breathe Cocktail Lounge. 7 PM

• Cooking Class - Make a delicious cornbread salad and Southern fish tacos at Southern Home & Kitchen. 6 PM

Thursday, August 29

• Football - Cheer on the Demon Deacons in their opening game against North Carolina A&T at Allegacy Stadium. Go Deacs! 7 PM

• Crochet/Knit Club - Form new friendships while getting crafty at The DOSE Collective! All skill levels are welcome. 6-9 PM

Friday, August 30

• Ace n’ Ale - Join Winston-Salem Tennis, Inc. for the kickoff party of its newest young adult social league at Ski & Tennis Station. 5-7 PM*

• Comedy Show - Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter at Hoots Beer Co., featuring Jeremy Alder, Nick Ciacia, and more! 7 PM

• Outdoor Movie - Sink your teeth into a thrilling movie and watch Blade at Bailey Park! Rated R. Movie starts at sunset. Note: This event was rescheduled from August 16 due to rain.

• Funk Festival - Treat your taste buds to soul food while enjoying soul music from various artists at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. 5-11 PM

• House Hangs - Hang out at NCMA WS (formerly SECCA)! Listen to tunes from DJ Fleet while dining on food from Southern Wok and WutYaSay. 5-8 PM

• Wine Pairing - Who doesn’t like a good mystery? Visit Medaloni Cellars for a mystery wine and food pairing! 12-8 PM

• Comedy/Brewpub Tour - Climb aboard the “jolly trolley” for a trip around town featuring an onboard comedy show and a tasting at a local brewpub. 7-9 PM

• Drive-in Movie - Watch The Goonies at Davie County Community Park; concessions available. Movie starts at sunset.

⚾️ Don't miss your last opportunity to root for the Winston-Salem Dash in 2024! Head to Truist Stadium for the last home games of the season for a 6-game homestand against the Brooklyn Cyclones!

💃 Salsa Night & Pint Glass Tuesday | Tuesday, August 27

🍗 Wing Wednesday | Wednesday, August 28

🏒 Hockey Night, Pups in the Park & Thirsty Thursday | Thursday, August 29

🎆 Matrix Night & Postgame Fireworks | Friday, August 30

🏆 Golden Age Saturday & Postgame Fireworks | Saturday, August 31

🥳 Last Dash Game of the Season & Postgame Fireworks | Sunday, September 1

Visit wsdash.com to purchase tickets!*

Other News

• Local Legend: The 2024 Paralympic Games’ opening ceremony is Wednesday, August 28. Samantha Heyison, a sophomore at Wake Forest, will compete in the discus and shot put for Team USA!
  
  

• Opening: Ginger Bread Man Bakery is opening next to Ardmore Coffee in early October! Owner and baker Wade L said the bakery will serve vegan baked goods, including cupcakes, muffins, brownies, and cookies.
  
  

• Save the Date: Celebrate Brazilian music, dance, and culture at Brazilian Fest each Saturday in September! The Fest will feature a live samba band, samba dance classes, Brazilian food & drinks, and more. The venue hosting the festival changes each Saturday.
  
  

• Spending: The City of Winston-Salem will spend over $720,000 on tree removal at Winston Lake Golf Course. The project will remove close to 50 acres of trees and 98 individual trees from the course. The funds for this project are part of the $1.72 million city officials allocated for course improvements in 2022. (Triad City Beat)
  
  

• Construction: Forsyth Tech has started expanding its Technology Transportation Center. The expansion will add 22,000 square feet, which will include a two-bay diesel repair area, a 10-bay automotive repair area, and teaching labs.
  
  

• Relocating: Fiddle & Fig opens in its new location on 107 S Stratford Road on September 14! The store’s current space at 403 West End Boulevard will close on September 7 - stop by to get most items for 40% off.

A MESSAGE FROM CASUAL FURNITURE WORLD

Labor Day Sale

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✅ 20% off select special order umbrellas
✅ 15% off select poly furniture

➕ PLUS! Save on custom orders of brands like Castelle, Woodard, Kettler, Gensun, & more.

WHEN: August 24th to September 2nd
WHERE: Casual Furniture World at 1500 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem*

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Upcoming Events

• DIY Workshop - Learn to craft a soy wax candle and soap bars while sipping mimosas at Lizzie’s All Natural Products on September 6.

• Gem Show - Attend the Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center from September 6-8 for demonstrations, geode sales, and more.

• Dirty Dozen 5K - Run through mud, climb over obstacles, and support the YMCA’s health programs at this 5K/fun run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA on September 14.

• Art Exhibition - In partnership with Jessica Ferris Property Advisors, local abstract expressionist painter A.K. Landreth features her latest works at The Reverie on September 14.

• Healthcare Innovation and the Emerging Impact of AI - Join Wake Forest Executive Education for this one-day program on September 20. Registration deadline September 5.

• The Go-To Fall Social - Connect and make new friends with us at Dogwood Hops and Crops on October 3! Tickets include a drink ticket, light bites, and a social bingo card to kickstart conversations.

The Wrap

• 🏈 Football season is underway! Check out these 9 spots to watch a game in Winston-Salem.

• 🎾 The Winston-Salem Open concluded this past Saturday! Lorenzo Sonego won the singles tournament, and Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow won the doubles tournament for the second year in a row!

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