September 2, 2026
☕️ Coffee & Tea Pass 2.0
One pass, 10 free drinks. After a successful first run, we’re bringing back The Go-To Coffee & Tea Pass for round 2!
What is The Go-To Coffee & Tea Pass? It’s your go-to way to explore local coffee spots and save while you sip. Pass holders receive a one-time FREE drink of their choosing at 10 shops!
How It Works:
Order your pass and have it shipped to your home
Show it at checkout at any participating shop
Visit all 10 before the pass expires on January 31, 2027
Looking for more than topical creams, but not ready for a full facelift? Meet Red Carpet Laser Treatment.
Stimulates collagen for firmer, smoother skin
Softens fine lines and wrinkles
Full facial rejuvenation
BONUS: Book by September 30, save $300, and get a free Epicutis aftercare kit only at The VISTA!*
🗓 Events
Saturday, September 5
Block Party - Celebrate 15 years of Camino Bakery with a vendor market, raffle, and music by Spencer Aubrey at the 4th Street location. 1-4 PM
Rad Rides - Check out custom rides and grab a bite from food vendors at Tanglewood! Proceeds benefit Toys for Tots. Runs through Sunday.
Sunday, September 6
Farmers Market - Support local. Shop fresh fruit and veggies, baked goods, and more on Trade Street. 10 AM - 2 PM
Tour Pour du Jour - Explore the Graylyn Estate’s architecture and history on a guided tour! Tickets include wine and appetizers. 4 PM
Peter and the Wolf - A perfect family outing. Local musicians bring this beloved fable to life at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center. Free admission. 3 PM
Fall Market - Discover handmade goods, meet adorable goats, and rock out to a Grateful Dead tribute show at Wise Man Brewing. 12-5 PM
Piedmont Pops - The Piedmont Wind Symphony performs patriotic favorites at The Coalpit! We recommend bringing a lawn chair. 6 PM
Monday, September 7 (Labor Day)
Grand Opening - Visit The Spicy Pickle at Bailey South, a casual deli from the team behind Sage & Salt and Tuscani! 11 AM - 7 PM
The Carolina Classic Fair is just ONE MONTH away (Oct 2-11). Here's what to get excited for:
🎸 Grandstand Shows: Catch The Band Perry live on the big stage
🌭 Hot Dog Eating Contest: Legendary competitive eater Joey Chestnut will be there
🍺 Beer Garden: Kick back with a cold one while catching the game on our big-screen TVs
Buy early & save: Tickets just $5 during the presale*
🗞 Other News
🤝 Social: Meet as strangers, leave as friends. Our next Dinner Club is only 2 weeks away! Take a personality quiz that will pair you with 5 locals for a meal on September 17.
💙 Donate: Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Local home services company Sutton Brothers is hosting a community blood drive on September 10 at Reynolda Church. Participants will receive a free in-home water test, courtesy of the company.
🏆 Awards: And the winner is... Several local breweries took home awards at the NC Brewers Cup. Incendiary Brewing took 2 golds (Ofest, Cloak and Dagger), and Little Brother Brewing matched them with 2 of its own (Small Fires, User Friendly). (FOX8)
🔍 Save the Date: Compete in The Bookhouse’s annual Clue tournament on October 16! Dress up as your favorite character and deduce your way to victory for the grand prize.
⚾ Baseball: End of an era. WS Dash president and general manager Brian DeAngelis is stepping down. DeAngelis joined the Dash in 2021, introducing fan-favorite alternate identities like the Hype Hens. His send-off came on a high note — 2 new all-time attendance records were set just this past weekend.
🎉 Festivals: Immerse yourself in cultural celebrations this weekend! Stop by the Ćevap Fest and Egyptian Festival, held Saturday and Sunday, for delicious dishes, live music, and performances.
📖 Winston Diaries
Introducing Winston Diaries, our new monthly series showcasing the lives of everyday locals.
Pictured above: Theodore’s, where our featured local loves ordering the seasonal Blazin’ Buffalo sandwich
Living Situation: Has lived in Winston-Salem for 5 years. Moved from Charlotte for PA school. Pays $1,700/month rent and works in healthcare.
Life Stage: “0 kids and getting married in 26 days!”
Best Meal: “The Blazin’ Buffalo sandwich from Theodore’s. It's a seasonal item, though, so you have to get it when you can.”
Winston Hot Take: “Driving through the neighborhoods off Silas Creek is the best way to get to Peace Haven.”
Top 3 Things About Winston: “The size! It’s a city with very little traffic and still lots to do. I love the way of life here and how people support each other. It feels like a small town.”
3 Things You Wish Winston Had: “I wish the highways had better merging lanes, cleaner parks with more pickleball lines, and I hope the hospital gets more parking decks!”
Favorite Winston Memory: “I love going to watch the fireworks on the Fourth of July at Truist Stadium. I sit on the hill with my friends — it's always a sweet time!”
👀 Poll results: Does pineapple belong on pizza?
Yes - 53%
No - 47%
Susan H. is a fan of pineapple on pizza and shared, “Marco's Hawaiian pizza with ham, grilled chicken, bacon, and pineapple is great!”
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Upcoming Events
Half Marathon Training - Join Fleet Feet, Winston-Salem's running expert of 20+ years, for group runs, training guides, and encouragement leading up to the Mistletoe Run! Info session September 8.
Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show - Discover custom jewelry, watch artisan demonstrations, and browse lapidary tools at the WS Fairgrounds September 11-13.
Face to Face - “It’s time to try defying gravity.” Hear from “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo as she kicks off the Face to Face Speaker Forum at LJVM Coliseum on September 16.
Evening in the Atrium - Enjoy live music from singer-songwriter Carrie Welling and complimentary bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th on September 17.
Fiesta Festival - Deuterman Law Group is proud to sponsor the Hispanic League’s vibrant celebration of Hispanic and Latin culture in downtown Winston-Salem on September 19.
Salem Sampler - Sign your kids up for a free swim, gymnastics, or ninja class on September 20 at Salem Gymnastics & Swim, a family-owned, local staple that's been going strong for 45 years!
🌀 The Wrap
🐶 This post made us smile. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office welcomed 3 new K-9 units: Jade, Charlie, and Farley!
🧠 What is the best excuse to yell out trivia answers at a bar? Joymongers launches a new weekly Jeopardy! Bar League tomorrow night.
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