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September 16, 2024
🎃 20+ Farms to Visit This Fall
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
September 16, 2024
Farms for Fall
Search for the perfect pumpkin, find your way out of a corn maze, or go for a hayride at these local farms!
Alpha and Omega | 1129 Cheek Rd, Hamptonville | Now Open | Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin cannon, pony rides, and pig races
Fryes Creek Family Farm | 9970 N NC Highway 150, Clemmons | Now Open | Pumpkin patch, corn maze + night corn maze, games, and play area for kids
Jones Strawberry Farm | 5590 Seward Rd, Pfafftown | Now Open | Pumpkin patch, corn maze + night corn maze, hayrides, toddler maze, and games
Kersey Valley | 1615 Kersey Valley Rd, Archdale | Opens Saturday, September 28 | Corn maze, cow train, trampolines, pumpkins, and Spooky Woods
Red Hound Farms | 3239 Frye Bridge Rd, Clemmons | Now Open | Pumpkins, corn maze, wagon rides, petting zoo, and more
Smith Hollow Farm | 5920 Smith Hollow Rd, Kernersville | Opens Saturday, September 21 | Corn maze, pumpkin patch, horse rides, animals, and more
🏀 Winter sports registration is now open! Sign your child up for the YMCA’s Winter Basketball League for ages 5-17, or introduce your little one to the game with their Parent & Me Rookie Basketball Academy for ages 3-4. Don’t miss out—register early to secure the perfect night and time for your family!*
Events
Tuesday, September 17
Wine Dinner - Enjoy a 5-course dinner at 6th and Vine, featuring seared duck breast, Earl Grey-infused lamb shoulder, and more delicious courses. 6:30 PM
Mom Meetup - Relax, unwind, and mingle with other moms at West Salem Public House. Come solo or with your kids! 9:30-11:30 AM
Wednesday, September 18
Old Salem Fun Run - Run through Old Salem in a free 1 or 3-mile run that’s perfect for all ages, kids included! Start and finish at West Salem Public House. 6 PM
Paint Night - Create your own masterpiece in this artist-led, family-friendly paint night at the Kernersville Community Recreation Center. Supplies are provided. 6 PM
Thursday, September 19
Fall Beauty Forecast - Meet Forsyth Plastic Surgery’s doctors, aestheticians, and staff members online and discover what’s happening in the beauty world. Virtual event. 11 AM - 3 PM*
Trunk Show - Discover the latest art and fashion collections from Venetian jewelry designer, Roberto Coin, at Windsor Jewelers. 10 AM - 6 PM*
Corks and Crayons - Enjoy fine wines, cheeses, and live music at Mansion on Main to support the Child Care Resource Center. 4:30-6:30 PM
Green Career Expo - Looking for a job? Connect with green employers and sustainability professionals at Project Space 411. 10:30 AM - 1 PM
Still n’ Chill - Don’t know what to draw/paint? Dabble Art Bar sets up a unique still life display for you and your fellow creatives to use as inspiration! The display is set up all day.
“Beyond the Runway” - View a juried exhibition of body painting fashion at NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA)! 5-8 PM
Consignment Sale - Buy gently used fall and winter children’s clothing, toys, maternity clothing, baby equipment, and more at Friedberg Moravian Church. Runs through Saturday.
Friday, September 20
Movie in the Park - Take the family to Harmon Park and watch Migration! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Movie starts at dusk.
Musical - The Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance performs Damn Yankees, which follows a man who sells his soul to the devil to become a baseball player. Runs through Sunday.
Innovation & Cinema - A/peture teams up with Innovation Quarter to present a screening of Barbie at Bailey Park. Movie starts at sunset.
Art Crush - The Arts District’s monthly block party returns, featuring live performances, art galleries, and local vendors & artists. 7-10 PM
Anniversary - The Porch celebrates its 10th anniversary with special dishes, an all-day happy hour, and more! The celebration continues through Saturday.
Film Festival - A/peture hosts the Kino im Nord Karolina Film Festival, a celebration of German-language cinema! The film festival runs through Sunday.
🎉 Pop the confetti! North Carolina Brass Band is celebrating their 10th anniversary! The exciting year begins with "Brass and Pipes" - a unique concert for music lovers of all kinds.*
📍September 27 at Christ United Methodist Church, Greensboro
📍September 29 at Centenary United Methodist Church, Winston-Salem
Other News
Finance: Are your finances ready for the fall? Discover how seasonal changes can affect your financial situation and explore practical strategies to prepare for these transitions with expert guidance from Piedmont Federal Bank.*
Arts: The founder of a/peture, Lawren Desai, is resigning from her position as Executive Director & Curator. She will remain in her role through the end of 2024. Along with this announcement, the non-profit theatre revealed it only has funds to continue operating through the end of the year. A/peture is seeking to raise $100,000 by December 31, 2024, to continue day-to-day operations in 2025.
University: Wake Forest University School of Divinity received a $3.3 million gift, the second-largest gift the School of Divinity has ever received. The gift will support Wake Div Promise, an initiative that will provide full-tuition scholarships for all graduate students enrolled in the Master of Divinity program.
Baseball: Do you remember when the Winston-Salem Dash rebranded as the Winston-Salem Hype Hens this summer? The rebrand has been nominated for the Best Alternate Identity in Minor League Baseball! You can vote up to 100 times daily through Monday, September 23 - the winner will be revealed at the MiLB Awards Show on September 30.
Event: The president of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, will attend the Liberian Organization of the Piedmont’s inaugural International Liberation Gala. The Gala commemorates the release of enslaved Africans from Salem, their return to Liberia, and the relationship between Winston-Salem and Liberia. It will take place at the Benton Convention Center on Saturday, September 28.
College: Salem College experienced record-breaking growth in its undergraduate enrollment for the third consecutive year with a 10% increase in students. The Class of 2028 is comprised of 137 students from 19 states and 11 countries.
Parking: The Department of Transportation is holding public hearings regarding upgrading the city’s parking meters to a mobile application and increasing parking fees. The public hearings are on Wednesday, September 18, from 11 AM - 2 PM at Kaleideum and Monday, September 23, from 5-7:30 PM at the Benton Convention Center.
Raise Your Stein!
Oktoberfest kicks off this Saturday, September 21. Celebrate at one of these local spots, and remember to drink responsibly. Ein Prosit!
Photo courtesy of Fiddlin’ Fish
Fiddlin’ Fish | Sept 21 | Costume contest, stein-holding contest, barrel race, pretzel toss, and stein-delivery race
Incendiary Brewing (Winston-Salem) | Sept 21 | Stein specials, live music, and free brats
Joymongers Barrel Hall | Sept 21 | Live music and stein-holding contest
Wise Man Brewing | Sept 21 | Trivia, face painting, German spelling bee, German dance party, and stein-holding contest
Brouwerij Dubois | Sept 29 | German food, stein-holding contest, crafts, music, and games
Foothills Brewing Tasting Room | Oct 5 | Vendor market, stein-holding contest, lederhosen competition, German-inspired food, and carnival games
Körner’s Folly | Oct 5 | Tickets include beverages, small bites from local restaurants, a souvenir tasting glass, and a tour of the historic house
Incendiary Brewing (Lewisville) | Oct 6 | Stein specials, live music, and free brats
Winston Wonders
Welcome to Winston Wonders, our new section for all things Winston-Salem trivia! Each Monday, we’ll pose a question to you and reveal the answer in Wednesday’s newsletter.
We hope this section helps you learn more about the history and hidden secrets of Winston-Salem!
DID YOU KNOW?All of the following statements about the Shell Oil clamshell station on E Sprague Street are true except: |
Check Wednesday’s newsletter for the answer and a few more facts about this unique gas station!
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Upcoming Events
Financial Class - Learn about credit reporting and credit scores through Piedmont Federal Bank’s free monthly financial literacy class at Robinhood Road Family YMCA on September 23.
Fizz & Beats - Listen to live music, enjoy mocktails, and shop from arts and craft vendors at the Ciener Botanical Garden on September 28.
Bookmarks Festival - The largest book festival in the Carolinas returns to downtown Winston-Salem on September 28, featuring 50 authors signing books and speaking on panels.
Salem Bach Festival - Get swept away in the music of Bach as musical and vocal ensembles perform his works at Home Moravian Church on September 29.
The Go-To Fall Social - Connect and make new friends with us at Dogwood Hops and Crops on October 3! Your ticket includes a drink voucher, light bites, and a social bingo card to kickstart conversations.
ConvergeSouth 2024 - Presented by Flywheel, this large-scale startup expo, digital media, and marketing conference takes place at Biotech Place October 3-4.
Forsyth Woman Boutique Crawl - Visit several boutiques in and around Winston-Salem with Forsyth Woman Magazine on October 5. Your admission ticket enters you into the grand prize drawing, valued at $1800!
The Wrap
🍜 Did you see last Wednesday’s newsletter? A new restaurant, Ramen Mafia, opened this past weekend on 4th Street!
😎 We have a guide for that. Check out our Tuesday and Wednesday event guides to discover recurring events in Winston-Salem and local food & drink specials!
