r/winstonsalem

I find that continuation of this policy will deter less and less families with babies/toddlers from coming to the fair in the future. As a father, I find it absolutely ridiculous that a diaper bag is NOT allowed as well as no cooler policy which includes breastmilk in a small lunchbox is NOT allowed either. Going further, I can understand not bringing a typical sized cooler, but a small lunchbox is pushing it to the extreme. At the gates, there are metal detectors and you have to empty out your pockets before entry. Additionally, there are multiple police including antigang units patrolling on foot. Lastly, I do not need my daughter's bag exposed for everyone to see. We value privacy.

When word continues to get around about these policies, I think it would disincentivise families with little children from going to the fair next year and beyond. They need to reconsider this or come up with a better family friendly policy or little children rides and event shows might be low attendance.

Please share your thoughts.

Is it always insanely busy or just at the end of the month?

Like, will I be ok going there on the way to work tomorrow or should I get in line now?

I'm going to the fair on Tuesday, and I'm all about the food! Anyone who's been this year, what foods were worth trying?

I've seen what's on the news like the Cap'n Crunch corn dog (that's not a corn dog), and typical things like funnel cake and deep fried everything are of little interest to me; I'm looking for the sleeper hits. 😁 I loved the pizza cones the last two years as an example.

Help me plan my food coma!

Last night and tonight around this time I’ve been hearing what sounds like bombs going off. Maybe gunshots? Or I was thinking of fireworks from the fair but I’m at least 3 miles from the fair and they sound a LOT closer than that. I can hear the release and the ricochet of the sound. The shots or whatever they are are kind of spread apart, one maybe every 3-5 seconds. Anyone have any idea what it is???? I’m located near the west end downtown area

Hey, I'm passionate about protecting the environment and I'm looking for others or groups to talk with and possibly do community work with. If anyone has any info please let me know, thank you!

Hi! As the title says, I am looking into getting my ears pierced. I am absolutely terrified about it, it’s just something about getting stabbed that freaks me out. So,I am looking for suggestions on where (business) to get them done. If you could suggest who to look for, someone patient, sweet, that won’t make them hurt. Where do you have good experiences? Somewhere that hasn’t required tons of after care, where the studs are good and go infection free, because I am sure that it will take me more than the 10 weeks healing suggestion time to even think about touching them, changing them and what not. And if by chance I have to take them out before that cause of infection, I probably won’t grow the courage to try again.
Thank you so much for your suggestions!