🎉 Events & Festivals in Winston-Salem
Experience the city’s rhythm — through culture, creativity, and celebration.
Winston-Salem has a lively event calendar filled with arts festivals, seasonal fairs, food and wine events, live performances, and cultural celebrations. Whether you're planning a visit in spring, summer, fall, or winter — there’s always something exciting happening nearby.
🌸 Spring & Summer Events
RiverRun International Film Festival
One of the premier film festivals in the Southeast, RiverRun brings independent films, documentaries, and shorts from around the world.
📅 April | 📍 Various theaters and venues around downtown
Juneteenth Festival
A powerful celebration of freedom, history, and African-American culture — with food, music, vendors, and family-friendly activities.
📅 Mid-June | 📍 Innovation Quarter & Downtown
Summer Music Series at Bailey Park
Enjoy free live music under the stars with food trucks, lawn seating, and a buzzing local atmosphere.
📅 Select weekends (June–August) | 📍 Bailey Park, Downtown Winston-Salem
🍂 Fall Festivals
National Black Theatre Festival
A nationally celebrated event held every two years, showcasing dozens of performances from Black playwrights and artists across the globe.
📅 Every other August | 📍 Multiple venues across Winston-Salem
Carolina Classic Fair
Rides, games, food, concerts, and competitions — the region’s largest fair draws crowds of all ages.
📅 Late September to early October | 📍 Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
Apple Festival at Historic Bethabara Park
Enjoy live bluegrass music, food vendors, handmade crafts, and of course, everything apple-themed in a historic park setting.
📅 October | 📍 2147 Bethabara Rd
❄️ Winter Celebrations
Tanglewood Festival of Lights
Drive through a glowing wonderland of over a million holiday lights — a magical experience for all ages.
📅 Mid-November through New Year’s | 📍 Tanglewood Park, Clemmons
Downtown Winston-Salem Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
A cozy kickoff to the holiday season with floats, live music, and visits from Santa Claus.
📅 Early December | 📍 Fourth Street & Corpening Plaza
📌 Local Tip
Want to catch what’s happening during your stay? Check the Visit Winston-Salem Events Calendar for updated schedules and ticket links.