Winston Salem Events - Significant Year Round Events in Winston Salem

Year Round

First Friday Gallery Hop   Join the Downtown Arts District for the First Friday Gallery Hop from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Gallery and Studio opening receptions, Art and Fine Craft, Music, Dance, Dinner, Drinks, Entertainment all in a festive atmosphere of Downtown Winston-Salem. The Arts District is located at the intersections of Sixth and Trade Streets with the festivities traveling from Seventh Street to Fifth Street.  First Friday Gallery Hop is every month of the year, with each event featuring local artists and craftsmen. Sponsored by the Downtown Arts District Association.

Winter (January-March)

Millennium Arts and Music Festival - The Annual Millennium Arts and Music Festival is held at Millennium Center in downtown Winston-Salem. The Festival features a host of painters, sculptors, dancers, poets, musicians, and filmmakers for the arts connoisseur. This event promises to be a celebration of the rich arts environment of Winston-Salem.

Twin City Kiwanis Club's Pancake Jamboree! This annual event held in February draws hundreds of people held at the Benton Convention Center. What draws everyone is that it's the one of the few times you might enjoy a down home meal, family-style, among friends and coworkers. Something we don't do often in this fast pace world we live in today. . Proceeds benefit the Twin City Kiwanis Clubs community projects for the year.

Wake Forest Irish Festival- Wake Forest University celebrates everything Irish at the Irish Festival held in March. The festival, which is organized by Wake Forest University Press, the premier publisher of Irish poetry in North America, includes four days of public events plus a St. Patrick’s Day Party specifically for the campus community

Audubon Annual Birdwalk - Held at Historic Bethabara Park  Join the Audubon Society of Forsyth County for a 2nd Saturday Birdwalk at Bethabara Park.

Black History Month Celebration.  Held in February Winston-Salem is a community with a rich African-American history.  Many special events mark Black History Month as a time to remember and celebrate the heritage of African-Americans.  For more info, contact 866.728.4200 or visit www.visitwinstonsalem.com. 

 Spring (April-June)

Winston-Salem Warthogs - This minor league baseball team kicks off their season every spring Ernie Shore Field Season runs from April-August at Ernie Shore Field is located at  401 Deacon Blvd.

RiverRun International Film Festival – Held each April, this multi-day event features film screenings, filmmaking workshops and panel discussions. Other activities planned include a major Hollywood premiere and gala, filmmakers' parties and a street festival. 

Piedmont Craftsmen Annual Lofty Ideas Tour - It's hip, it's hot, it's happening again in downtown Winston-Salem.  For those of us who have an infinite curiosity about how other people live, here's a great opportunity to take a peek at some of Winston-Salem's most interesting downtown residences.  With new and rehab construction sprouting up on many corners of central Winston-Salem, young and established professional and 'empty nesters' are flocking to the many urban living options now available in a wide variety of price ranges and styles.  From townhouses to condos to urban loft environments, the range of styles, adaptive reuses and creative living solutions present many exciting housing alternatives. The Lofty Ideas Tour has become one of the most highly anticipated fundraising events for Piedmont Craftsmen's Capital Campaign

Annual Junior League "Rummage Sale"  Held at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Annex. For you newcomers to Winston-Salem how can I explain this - Filene's Basement crashes into LJVM Coliseum Complex. The Annual Rummage Sale by the Junior League has one-of-a kind items. There is  a wide range of  stuff from clothing to toys, plants and sporting goods in 60,000 square feet of space with 22 departments

Taste of the Town...Derby Style  Held at the Embassy Suites at Twin City Quarter.  Taste of the Town...Derby Style is where everyone comes on Derby Day to taste the culinary specialties of Winston-Salem’s best restaurants, watch the Kentucky Derby live on giant screens, bid on great live auction packages and enjoy their friends. Oh, and don’t forget to wear your best `Derby Hat` for the contest.

Hope du Jour - In May more than 100 participating restaurants donate 10 percent of their sales from breakfast, lunch and dinner to help fight hunger in Forsyth County. The money is  be used by Crisis Control Ministry's food room to ensure that the hungry can be fed. Proceeds will be used to purchase perishable foods such as milk, orange juice, bread, butter, hamburger meat, and chicken--items not ordinarily donated through local food drives. It is a wonderful event to help a good cause.

Birdfest Art Auction -  The BirdFest Auction is quite an event with hor dourves, music, and a live auction. Pieces are submitted for auction by local premier artists who are nationally renowned for their work. This is the best event for Spring to see such beautiful works of art and perhaps end up with one of your own. Get your bidding paddles ready. Birdfest has generated funds that have financed Habitat houses for hardworking, low-income families.  

Salute! The North Carolina Wine Celebration - The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership along with the North Carolina Grape Council, a part of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, present - Salute! The North Carolina Wine Celebration held on Fourth Street between Poplar and Marshall. The festival  includes live music, wineries and vineyard from around the state right on the doorsteps of the downtown restaurants.

Celtic Festival & Highland Games Held at Historic Bethabra Park. Highland Games with champion athletes, Scottish country dancers, Scottish Clans and Pipe & Drum music. Craft Vendors and ethnic food.

NCSA School of Filmmaking Student Screenings - One of the best little secrets in town that happens once a year. The North Carolina School of the Arts' School of Filmmaking presents its annual Student Screenings held every May. You might not be aware that we have one of the best filmmaking schools in the country--right here in our own backyard. The Film school, and staff have been cranking out the next generation of feature film, video, television and documentary directors, editors, cinematographers, production workers and screenwriters.

Thursday Evening Music Return to Stratford Place - Looking for an alternative to live music downtown, but still want to chill after work and listen to some tunes? The merchants at Stratford Place Shopping Center (where Nawab Indian Cuisine, and Blue Ridge Ice Cream are located) are sponsoring music in their courtyard every Thursday from June to August from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Washington Park Neighborhood House and Garden Tour - The Washington Park Neighborhood Association host their “House and Garden Tour” in the spring. The tour of historic homes and beautiful gardens. The Washington Park area is nearly 100 years old and was originally home to some of the city's first millionaires who built their residences on the outskirts of a growing Winston-Salem. The mix of mansions and bungalows is known for its expansive green spaces and proximity to downtown, all well preserved by the neighborhood’s efforts to maintain its history and community presence.

Utsava - India Festival - The Indo US Cultural Association of Winston-Salem host this India Festival The is a gateway to the vibrant historic heritage of “India Experience India” (Culture, Food, Arts & Craft, History, Language, Yoga, Music, Bollywood). Activities include a downtown parade, an assortment of Indian cuisine and a traditional crafts bazaar. Also, a scintillating display of folk and classical dance and music and a thought-provoking display of diverse artifacts, literature, and poetry. Also, there will be various Interactive demonstrative workshops that include: yoga, musical instruments, sari wearing, henna, face painting, arts & craft, etc. The Grand Finale – the showing of a  Bollywood (India film industry) movie.  

Greek Festival  Held at the Greek Orthodox Church (435 Keating Drive, off of Country Club & Silas Crk Pkwy) in May. Here's what's on tap for the weekend: plenty o' Greek dancing, informative tours of the beautiful church, and shopping at the Agora (Market Place) where you can purchase arts, crafts and other goodies.

Music in the Streets Series - Held downtown May through September. Thursday night features Alive After Five with pop and rock. Friday is Fourth Street Jazz & Blues, while Saturday night is Summer on Trade with bluegrass, pop, rock, jazz, blues and folk music.

North Carolina Wine Festival - This event is sponsored by 600/1200 WSJS & NewsTalk 1230 WMFR and is held at Tanglewood in June. The event is more than just a wine-tasting day, it became an exceptional Carolina summertime event. This exciting event for the connoisseur highlights the growing wine industry in Piedmont North Carolina, and the recognition of North Carolina by wine lovers across the state and across the country. North Carolina offers a diverse and complete selection of wine varieties. It also offers the opportunity to meet the wine makers and vineyard owners, as well as taste and compare offerings from most of the North Carolina Wineries—all in the same day and in one Festival.

Shiner Bock Twin City RibFest -  In order to have a successful outdoor event you must have the follow ingredients:  tasty food, great music and cold beer. A host of “ribbers” come from around the country to be named the Shiner Bock Twin City Ribfest champion and the contest promises to get ugly. Ribs and sauce will be flying.

Triad Juneteen Festival-   Juneteenth is a celebration of the country’s longest-running observance of the abolition of slavery. The Festival will include dance, music, a visual arts exhibition, book fair, community displays, a youth “fun and learn” area, a roundtable dialogue, and a marketplace and food vendors. A jazz concert will be held in the evening.  

Bark in Bethabara Park. Held in April Historic Bethabara Park. Greet the spring with your family dog and join your neighbors in the park for a parade, exhibits, contests, special dog events, a silent auction and food. 

 Downtown Farmers' Market. Held between April-October Tuesday and Thursday in Downtown at Cherry and Sixth StreetsThe market features the best in locally grown flowers and vegetables, along with crafts and fresh baked goods. The Downtown Farmer’s Market sits at the western end of the Downtown Arts District, so don’t forget to visit the district’s galleries, shops and studios while in the neighborhood. Free

Bowman Gray Stadium Racing Season. Held from April - August at Bowman Gray Stadium, 1250 North Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard  . Bowman Gray Racing is a weekly event held on the flat, quarter-mile oval at Bowman Gray Stadium.  It was home to some of the earliest heroes in NASCAR. From 1958 to 1971, this asphalt track hosted 28 events in NASCAR's premier series. Dodge Weekly Series, a NASCAR-sanctioned event, remains the featured division. Other running divisions are the sportsman, street stock and stadium stock. For more information, call 336.727.2748 

Winston-Salem Crafts Guild Spring Show. Held in April at South Fork Recreation Center, 4403 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem. This annual juried show features arts and crafts that have been handmade by members of the guild. For more information, call 336.784.0374. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Free 

Spring Folly at Körners Folly. Held in May at Körner's Folly, 413 South Main Street, Kernersville.  Come to downtown Kernersville and enjoy live music on two stages, carnival rides, games and activities for kids, arts & crafts, displays & commercial booths, an antique car show and great food.  For more information, call 336.996.7922 Free

Summer (July-September)

Magnolia Baroque Festival  - This event has been touted as one of the best and significant early music festivals in the Southeast. Baroque is played on early original period instruments which the masterpieces are come to life as they were originally performed centuries ago. The Magnolia Baroque Festival is sponsored by The Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts.

Heavy Rebel Weekender - It wouldn't be a Fourth of July weekend without the wicked return of Heavy Rebel Weekender to the Arts District. Held in July groups playing everything including rock 'n' roll, punk, rockabilly, country, swing is the most interesting downtown events held each year. The festival theme highlights the 1950's era, in which James Dean made being rebelliousness tragically hip, and spawned an entire trend in pop culture. One rap for the weekend are vendors, vintage clothing, artists selling original creations, and sculptures from old car parts. One of the main attractions is the Saturday car show on Trade Street, which features custom, restored and classic vehicles, the popular Mud Wrestling Contest, a Beer Guzzlin in 60 Seconds Contest and a Banana Puddin Eating Contest. Scary!  The event is held at  Millennium Center is located 101 West Fifth Street.

July Fourth Celebration.Held at Old Salem Witness the re-creation of North Carolina’s first Independence Day celebration, as observed in 1783, with the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Other activities from later years will be represented with Salem Militia forms on Salem Square and a concert by the North Carolina National Guard 440th Army Band on the Tavern Meadow. For more information, call 888.653.7253, 336.721.7300

 Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration. Held at Historic Bethabara Park Treat your family to an old-fashioned Fourth of July, including the concert band, hay rides, ice cream, puppet show, craft demonstrations, strolling musicians, Colonial Heritage Dancers, animals, mounted colonial militia, an early baseball game and a children’s parade around the palisade fort. For more information, call 336.924. Free 

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration. Held at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. Bring family and friends to enjoy the annual fireworks display. Gates open for picnicking at 7 p.m. and the fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 336.778.6300  

The Lawn Party. Held in August at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. Come celebrate small-town style at an event that grew so large, it had to move to a local park. Features include the lawn party stage, fireworks finale, a children’s area, the dance stage, food, mini wine festival, and art and craft exhibits. For more information, call 336.778.6300. 12-11 p.m. Free 

National Black Theatre Festival - Held in August (in odd numbered years), participants can view more than 90 performances by the best black theatre companies in the world during this biennial event. It is an American Bus Association Top 100 Event.

Rock the Block -  This event is held each September that has turned into a celebration of the rebirth of downtown and the wrap up party of the summer in Winston-Salem: Entertainment includes rock 'n' roll, swing, beach, country, bluegrass and hip-hop/dance club on four stages along Fourth Street from Poplar to Liberty.  Rock the Block is, supported by the City of Winston-Salem and Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership.

Fiesta! Hispanic Street Festival -  The Hispanic League of the Piedmont Triad present its annual multi-cultural street scene-Fiesta. The event is held in September. Entertainment includes diverse Latin music styles, great food and arts and crafts.

Winston-Salem Air Show. Held in September at Smith Reynolds Airport, 3800 North Liberty Street. Marvel at the aerial acts, military fly-bys and demonstrations at this Southeastern Tourism Society Top 20 Event. Study the aircraft displays and military equipment from local National Guard Reserve units. Enjoy helicopter rides, hot air balloon rides and family fun activities. For more information, call 336.767.6361. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  

Winston-Salem Crafts Guild Fall Show. Held in September at Old Salem Square, 601 South Main Street, Winston-Salem. This annual juried show features arts and crafts that have been handmade by members of the guild. Rain date September 24. For more information, call 336.784.0374. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free 

Apple Festival. Held in September at Historic Bethabara Park. Come celebrate apples, cider, pies, food, old-fashioned music, vendors, the traditional band wagon parade, the apple garden with “Bethabara’s Best” cider and down home entertainment, local orchards selling apples, wagon rides, children’s games and colonial reenactors. For more information, call 336.924.8191   

Concours dé Graylyn.  Held in September at Graylyn Conference CenterA full weekend of activities includes a Wine Event, Art Exhibition, Public Auction of Pre-War and Post-War Autos, Vintage Aircraft Display, and Five Exotic Car Rallies culminating in Collector Car Display of 300 classic and exotic automobiles in addition to the Concours display. 

North Carolina Chili Championship & Rubber Duck Regatta. Held in September at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. Each year nearly 100 cooking teams blend their secret recipes for the largest chili event and competition in the state at this Southeastern Tourism Society Top 20 Event. Don't miss the Rubber Duck Regatta where thousands of rubber ducks race down the Yadkin River for valuable prizes. For more information, call 336.723.4386  

Fall/Winter (October-December)

 Fiesta! Hispanic Street Festival -  The Hispanic League of the Piedmont Triad present its annual multi-cultural street scene-Fiesta. The event is held in September. Entertainment includes diverse Latin music styles, great food and arts and crafts.

Triad German Club's Oktoberfest - Looking to share in the biggest fall festival in Europe? The Triad German Club host their annual Oktoberfest each October What’s in store for the day is a lot of good German style foods from bratwursts, potato salads, desserts and of course – Beer. From the Triad German Club to everyone- “Ein Prosit der Gemuetlichkeit!” a German drinking song that translates to – “a toast to the comfortable ambiance and friendliness” – I’ll tip my stein to that. Enjoy!

Annual “Furr” Ball - The Forsyth Humane Society host this event at Graylyn Conference Center. Who would have thought this unique event which is a wonderful combination of animal lovers, delicious food, music, drink, dancing and the excitement of a silent and live auction; has turned into a big fundraiser for the Forsyth Humane Society.  Since its inception, the event has raised. The festivities include live entertainment, an elegantly catered buffet dinner, silent and live auction, cocktails and late-night dancing.

SECCA Santa.  Held in October at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA)  Shop your favorite boutiques and see the new stores that make up this shopping extravaganza.  >From gourmet foods to jewelry and toys to garden gifts, you will find something for everyone on your shopping list—and maybe a little something for yourself.  For more information, call 336.725.1904

Annual Piedmont Crafts Fair - Scheduled the third weekend of November, the fair, celebrating more than 40 years, features the Southeast's most accomplished craftsmen. Come to the fair and meet the artists

Christmas Open House. Held in November at Old Salem.  See what’s new for Christmas at the Old Salem Marketplace in the Old Salem Visitor Center and sample the goodies!  For more information, call 888.653.7253 or 336.721.7300,

Winston-Salem Crafts Guild Annual Holiday Show.  Held in November at South Fork Park Complex, 4403 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.  Come see crafts for the season that will put you in the holiday spirit.  For more information, call 336.279.8542.  9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.  Free 

Antiques Extravaganza. Held in November at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial (LJVM) Coliseum ComplexThis annual showcase highlights antique and collectible items.  For more information, call 336.725.5635  

Festival of Trees.  Held in November Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial (LJVM) Coliseum Complex, 2825 University Parkway, Winston-Salem.  Annual Christmas tree festival features more than 60 holiday trees decorated with various themes, as well as a breakfast with Santa, a gingerbread village, holiday entertainment and specialty shopping.  For more information, call 336.716.7985.  9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 12-5 p.m. Sunday.  $

A Victorian Christmas to Remember.  Held in November-January Körner's Folly, 413 South Main Street, Kernersville.  The 22 rooms of Körner's Folly will be lavishly decorated for the holiday season. In its 150^th year, this historic home revels in Victorian grace and splendor as every twist and turn offers an enchanting delight of pearls, lace, color and lights.  For more information, call 336.996.7922  10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 1-8 p.m. Sunday.   $

Christmas by Lamplight.  Horne Creek Living Historical Farm, 320 Hauser Road, Pinnacle.  Experience the warmth of a rural Christmas at the turn of the 20^th century.  Music and food of the era will be featured.  For more information, call 336.325.2298   4-8 p.m.  $

SciWorks’ Holiday Open House.  SciWorks, 200 West Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem.  Bring your family and friends for this “warm and toasty” evening filled with performances of holiday music, craft activities, hands-on exhibits and refreshments.  For more information, call 336.767.6730 4-8 p.m.  Free

Winston-Salem Symphony Holiday Concert.  Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum (LJVM), 2825 University Parkway, Winston-Salem.  Celebrate the holidays with the Winston-Salem Symphony and special guests.  For more information, call 336.725.5635 or visit.  7:30 p.m.  Free 

Candle Tea.  Single Brothers’ House, Old Salem, 600 South Main Street, Winston-Salem.  Experience 18^th century Moravian Christmas customs in a National Historic Landmark.  For more information, call 336.722.6171  2-8:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday.  $

 Candlelight Festivities.  Old Salem, 900 Old Salem Road, Winston-Salem.  Purchase your admission ticket at the Old Salem Visitor Center and then go over to J. Blum Printer & Merchant to begin the guided tour.  Reservations required.  For more information, call 888.653.7253 or 336.721.7300.  6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 pm.  $

Four Christmases for Children.  Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem.  Create childhood memories during a Celtic Christmas with a children’s lantern parade, traditional colonial children’s candlelight Lovefeast in the 1788 Gemeinhaus (church), old-fashioned tavern Christmas music and games in the 1803 Brewer’s House, and a Jolly Squire’s Christmas country dance.  For more information, call 336.924.8191 5:30-8 p.m.  Free

Deck the Halls Arts & Crafts Sale.  Sawtooth Center for Visual Art, 226 North Marshall Street, Winston-Salem.  The sale features handcrafted artwork by Sawtooth artists, faculty and students in various media.  For more information, call 336.723.7395  9 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday;
9 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday.  Free

Christmas Lovefeast at Wake Forest University.  Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem. Although Wake Forest University is not affliated with the Moravian church, the largest Moravian Lovefeast in the country takes place at the university every year.  Each person receives a beeswax candle to be lit at the end of the traditional service following singing of carols.  Students and faculty serve traditional coffee and Moravian buns.  This custom originated in Europe and was brought by the Moravians to North Carolina in 1753.  For more information, call 336.758.5210 8 p.m.  Free

Christmas Eve Candlelight Lovefeast Service.  Home Moravian Church, 529 South Church Street, Winston-Salem.  Share in this 18^th century Moravian Christmas tradition featuring handmade, lit, beeswax candles and Christmas hymns in the heart of Old Salem.  For more information, call 336.722.6171  11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:45 p.m.  Free

Festival of Lights at Tanglewood Park - From mid-November through early January, Tanglewood is annually transformed into a Festival of Lights. It is the most magnificent drive-through holiday light show in the Southeast with more than one million lights. The festival features 200 brilliant displays, 70 of which are animated.

Winston-Salem Jaycees’ Annual Holiday Parade - Floats, marching bands, a host local celebrities and other notable characters riding in convertibles cars waving at the crowd (some will need to behave themselves). The parade ends up on Liberty Street at Corpening Plaza

The Downtown Tree Lighting Celebration - Held at Corpening Plaza includes singing, dancing, costumed mascots, tasty treats, live music and a special visit from Santa Claus! This event is sponsored by the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership.

Twin City Santa "Miracle on Fifth Street" Held in December at the Millennium Center at 101 West Fifth Street. The goal of Twin City Santa is to collect new toys that will be distributed through the Salvation Army Annual Toy Drive to children in the Winston-Salem community. The event has created a new type of energy and enthusiasm within the young professional community.

Reynolda Road Holiday Estate Tour- This tour of the historic estates along Reynolda Road includes Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art and Graylyn Conference Center of Wake Forest University celebrate the holidays with an open house. Homes featured are: R.J. and Katharine Reynolds' 1917 64-room "cottage," James G. Hanes' 1929 English hunting lodge and Bowman Gray's 1920 French Normandy estate.

West Salem Christmas Cottage Tour  - Christmas Cottages of Historic West Salem” is the theme for the holiday tour of homes presented by the West Salem Neighborhood Association. Featured on the tour are 10 unique mid 19th to early 20th century homes, ranging from Queen Anne cottages to Craftsmen bungalows. Christmas music will resound as the distinctive 1895 Gothic Revival Christ Moravian Church opens its doors for the tour.  

The Nutcracker - Held at the Stevens Center Tchaikovsky’s fairy-tale ballet comes to life as North Carolina School of the Arts students perform this holiday favorite.  This adaptation of “The Nutcracker” features glittering costumes and fabulous set designs by the School of Design and Production.  The ballet’s choreography is based on the original 19th century choreography of Lev Ivanov. 

West End Holiday Homes Tour. Held in the Historic West End District. For those of you interested in getting into the holiday mood and check out a little history of Winston-Salem, the West End Association is having its Holiday Home Tour. This historic neighborhood, designed in l890, was originally built as a resort and residential community. Its curvy streets and terraced lawns blend beautifully with its Queen Anne, colonial revival, craftsmen and Victorian-style houses. Many of you have ridden by them and were probably curious as to what's inside. Well, here's your chance. The West End Homeowners Association sponsors this tour every two years.

Old Salem Christmas Home Tours -  Held at Old Salem. Take a holiday tour of the private homes in Old Salem. 

Black Nativity - This soulful, gospel, Christmas musical, originally scripted by Langston Hughes, performed by the North Carolina Black Repertory Company. It is produced by Larry Leon Hamlin, and directed and choreographed by Mabel Robinson

An 18th Century Salem Christmas Candlelight Tour -  An evening candlelight tour of the Miksch House and Tavern where you will experience the traditions of 18th century Moravian Christmases in Salem. Participate in singing, holiday activities, and leave with a taste of the season.

Frank Spencer National Holiday Classic Held at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Frank Spencer National Holiday Classic has evolved into a national basketball tournament including prominent high school teams and players from across the United States of America. The format has been expanded to include 16 teams competing in national and regional brackets. 

Kwanzaa Celebration -  A unique African-American celebration focusing on the seven principles of Kwanzaa--traditional African values of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.  The first evening of this city-wide event is sponsored by the Winston-Salem Urban League.  Entertainment, refreshments and ethnic crafts

New Year's Eve Carolina Beach Blast. Held at Twin City Quarter. Entertainment featuring Chairman of the Board. National recording Artists-Performing All-Time Favorite Classics including Beach Music and Rhythm & Blues!

Watching for the New Year.  Old Salem, 900 Old Salem Road, Winston-Salem.  Moravian traditions of remembering the old year and ushering in the new one.  An Old Salem admission ticket required. For more information, call 888.653.7253 or 336.721.7300  9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.  $ 

 Watch Night Lovefeast Service.  Home Moravian Church, 529 South Church Street, Winston-Salem.  This service gives thanks for blessings during the previous year and asks for protection for the coming year. At the stroke of midnight, the band begins to play a hymn to announce the new year.  For more information, call 336.722.6171  11 p.m.  Free