September 30, 2026
Presented by The Downtown Grille
A MESSAGE FROM THE DOWNTOWN GRILLE
The Chef Who Goes to the Source
"I have no relationship with stuff that comes off a random truck," says Harrison Littell, head chef at The Downtown Grille. Instead, he can tell you the name of the farmer behind nearly everything on his menu.
The restaurant now works with 20 local farmers and producers, and you can taste them all over the menu.
Vegetables: Fair Share Farm's large greenhouses keep the kitchen stocked with seasonal greens, tomatoes, and other produce year-round.
Beef: Apple Brandy Beef is a third-generation farm raising grass-fed beef for staples like the Picanha Steak.
Seafood: Southern Breeze Seafood brings the freshest tuna, shrimp, and crab from the NC coast for several small plate dishes.
Mushrooms: Heritage Harvest and Toska Truffles supply mushrooms for the popular Chicken Marsala and Crab & Conchiglie Pasta.
📅 Top October Events
From fair rides to Halloween frights, October has a little bit of everything — here are some of the events worth marking in your calendar!
Boo! At Bethabara Park | Photo courtesy of City of Winston-Salem
Carolina Classic Fair | Oct 2-11 | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds | Get ready for dozens of food vendors, classic rides, ice skating, a beer garden, and nightly fireworks!
Community Day | Oct 10 | Reynolda House | Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with free admission and art activities on the lawn.
Ardmore RAH! | Oct 17 | Redeemer Presbyterian Church | Race through the streets of Ardmore in one of Winston-Salem’s most popular races! Even better: every dollar raised benefits Second Harvest Food Bank.
Evil Dead: The Musical | Oct 22 - Nov 1 | Camel City Playhouse | A horror-comedy mashup featuring college students-turned-demons, a chainsaw-wielding hero, and lots of fake blood.
Ghoul Moon Festival | Oct 24 | West Salem | Wander a ghoul garden maze, browse spooky art and craft vendors, and dance the Monster Mash to live music at this Halloween festival. Wear your costume!
Boo! At Bethabara Park | Oct 24 | Bethabara Park | This is a perfect Halloween event for kids! Listen to ghost stories, watch a magic show, and participate in family-friendly activities.
Stadium Movie Night | Oct 30 | Truist Stadium | Watch “Monsters, Inc.” on the jumbotron, go trick-or-treating on the concourse, and enjoy a post-movie fireworks show!
🏠 Come Window Shop, literally. The Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem's 64th Annual Fall Parade of Homes lets you explore 44 newly constructed homes on October 10-11 & 17-18.
How does it work? Choose your own route and see one house or all 44. Tours are free and open 1–5 PM daily.
Why go? See the latest trends, products, and innovations in residential construction.
Where are the homes? All areas of town and surrounding counties, at a variety of price points.
Preview the homes and plan your route.*
🗓 Events
Saturday, October 3
Latin Fest - A full-on Latin takeover with music, dancing, performances, and food trucks at Bailey Park! 5-10 PM
Vintage Market - Discover vintage clothes, accessories, and collectibles from 20+ vendors at 675 W 5th Street. 11 AM - 5 PM
Bluegrass Concert - Tap your feet to The Local Boys’ tunes at Shallowford Square! This is the final Lewisville Live concert of the season. 5-7 PM
Fall Tent Sale - Save up to 60% off beers and wines and feast on free brats at City Beverage! 9 AM - 6 PM
Artisan Market - Handmade fall goods from local vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly activities at Harmon Park. 10 AM - 3 PM
Sunday, October 4
1976 Concert - Salem Band performs the best music from the ‘70s, including ABBA and Elton John, at Elberson Fine Arts Center. 3 PM
Trade Street Farmers Market - Celebrate the market's first anniversary with fresh produce and baked goods from 40+ local vendors! 10 AM - 2 PM
Oktoberfest - Prost! Enjoy free brats, compete in a stein-holding competition, and listen to live polka music at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville. 12 PM
Monday, October 5
Murder Mystery - Quoth the raven, “Nevermore.” Solve the mystery of Raven’s Cove at Incendiary Brewing Downtown. Costumes encouraged! 7 PM
🗞 Other News
💙 Support: Lace up for a good cause this Saturday. Walk a Mile Against Domestic Violence at The Quarry at Grant Park supports Family Services, while the Triad Heart Walk at Triad Park benefits the American Heart Association.
🎵 Music: Catch them while you can. Popular local party band Souljam announced they're taking a break from public events in 2027, but you can still see them 2 more times this year: this Friday, October 2, and November 6 at Wise Man Brewing.
🎨 Art: Work is underway on the 6th-Cherry-Trade parking deck mural! NC artists Gabriel Eng-Goetz and Taylor White's design was chosen out of 200+ submissions earlier this year. The mural, featuring birds in flight, is expected to wrap up October 9. (WXII 12)
🏠 Property: Want to own a piece of history? The Zevely Inn in Old Salem is on the market for $1.3M! Built in 1844, the 12-room bed and breakfast is listed on the National Historic Register.
📖 Spotlight: You could be in our newsletter. Fill out this questionnaire for the chance to be featured in our next Winston Diaries, a new monthly series showcasing the lives of everyday locals.
🥘 When did you last go out to dinner?
👀 Poll results: Do you come to a complete stop at stop signs?
Yes - 87%
No - 13%
Pepper P. answered “yes” and shared, “I always drove a manual transmission until recently, and I fully stopped to change gears. Now it's just a habit.”
SPONSORED
Upcoming Events
Fall Parade of Homes - Take a self-guided tour of 44 newly constructed homes across Winston-Salem and surrounding areas on October 10-11 and 17-18. Presented by the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem.
The Robin Hood Festival - Archery, sword fighting, craft vendors, medieval food, and square dancing await you at Parkway Presbyterian Church on October 17. Proceeds benefit H.O.P.E. and CareNet Counseling.
Carb Comeback Family Cookie Craze - The Moravian cookie is officially NC's state cookie! Join Yelp Triad at Wilkerson Bakery to celebrate with cookie tastings and family activities on October 17.
🌀 The Wrap
🍹 Team members Ashley and Matt rolled dice, shook a Magic 8 Ball, and drew cards to pick their drinks at easytalk. See their experience!
🎃 Have you gotten your pumpkin yet? Visit one of these local pumpkin patches!
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