The 1922 Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Fair had a most auspicious opening this morning. The gates were unlocked at 10 o’clock for the admission of visitors and by noon hundreds were inside the great enclosure and during the afternoon the place presented a scene of activity that usually characterizes the second or third day of the fair.
Almost everybody was of the same opinion this morning in passing judgment upon the fair. There was no contradiction of the statement made by so many, to the effect that the fair this year is far better than at any time in the history of the association. A close observer of fairs in recent years can easily detect the vast difference in the number and class of exhibits between this year and others.
The midway will be complete and ready for the entertainment of the public before the close of the day. The Wolfe Shows arrived early this morning and several of the early hours of the day were taken up in placing the various attractions. The midway this year is of a very high order, all shows being considered of “the better class.” Nothing of a low order is permitted in the Wolfe organization, it is stated.
The concessions are all up and running in full blast with a big patronage. Lunch stands, booths arranged by churches, etc., are all doing a good business in feeding the crowds.
The public will welcome the announcement that the grounds are being sprinkled twice daily in order to keep down the dust that might arise because of the dry weather. The fair management states that approximately 200,000 gallons of water are being (used?) each time the grounds are gone over.
The management of the fair is doing everything possible to please the visitors of the fair this year. The ladies are being taken care of in a rest room provided especially for their benefit. There is a booth where the public may use the telephone and have parcels and packages checked, and the Boy Scouts are on the job in looking after the sick, lost children and any whom may be in distress.
The exhibits were all in their places by noon today and the judging began immediately thereafter. The judges will not finish their work today, but it is expected that by noon Wednesday all of the awards will have been made.
Agricultural Building
The agricultural building this year is a real show in itself. It is a settled fact that never in the history of the fair has this building been so full of high class products. There is keen competition in the “Live-at-Home” exhibit, entries having been made by a number of farmers from different parts of the country. Everything imaginable in the way of farm products is exhibited in spaces assigned for this department.
The other agricultural exhibits are very creditable to the farmers of the county. All classes are full and some very fine products are shown. The corn exhibit is especially interesting. Some extra good judgment appears to have been exercised in selecting the ears placed on display this year.
Fine Apple Exhibit
There is in the agricultural building one of the finest apple exhibits ever made at the fair here. While not competing for prizes, it is very interesting to fruit growers in this section. The apples came from the Overbrook Farms at Saluda, in the western part of the State, and represent many varieties of fall fruit. The local exhibits of apples are also good.
Live Stock Exhibit
Much fine live stock has been entered. Nearly all of the space in the horse, cattle and hog buildings has been taken. Many of the exhibits came from farmers in parts of the county that heretofore has had but little representation at the fair. The poultry department was filling up fast this morning, and a very fine show is expected.
In Woman’s Department
The woman’s department is certainly ahead of all previous years, stated Mrs. E.T. Kapp, manager, this morning. She was highly elated over the interest taken in the exhibits this year by women from all parts of the county. All classes were filled and a great many more entries were made in some than has ever been known before.
The canned goods, plain and fancy needle work, home economics and other sections of the woman’s department is a regular show in itself. Visitors, particularly the women, linger longer here than any other place. The exhibits of pretty cans of fruit, pickles, preserves, etc., as well as the bread, cakes, pies, sewing, such as plain and fancy dresses, embroidery, and other hand work are especially attractive this year.
Educational Exhibit
The educational exhibits, flower exhibits, etc., put on by the various schools are attracting much interest. Hanes, Mineral Springs and Sedge Garden have flower exhibits that would be a credit to any up-to-date florist, particularly when it comes to beauty and variety.
In order to get a good idea of how immense the fair is this year in every particular, it is necessary to visit the grounds. It is impossible for a reporter to do justice to the exhibitors in trying to describe the different articles. It is enough to say that it is well worth traveling miles to see what has been produced this year in Forsyth county.
Races in Afternoon
Probably the center of attraction during each afternoon at the fair ground will be the races and the free acts to be presented in front of the grandstand. The finest strings of horses and the largest number of entries ever brought to a local fair will participate in the race program, which will start each afternoon at 2 o’clock. There was a good attendance at the initial program this afternoon.
The program for the week’s racing with the amount of the purse will be as follows:
2:19, trot, $400; free-for-all; 2:17, trot, stake, $1,000; 2:14 trot, $400; 2:16, pace, $400; 2:20, pace, stake, $1,000; 2:24, trot, $400; 2:12 pace, $400; 2:22 trot, stake, $1,000; and 2:19, pace, $400.
Mr. W.W. Smoak, who is directing the race events for the week, is enthusiastic over the development for the week and promises the finest racing exhibition in the history of the Fair. There is much more interest this year among the owners of blooded stock, because of the splendid purses announced.
Fireworks at Night
In the evening the attraction will be the combination of special acts and the great fireworks exhibit. Plans for the evening program are more elaborate this year than before. The Pain Fireworks Exhibition management, co-operating with the fair officials, have given special consideration to the events this year and scores of new 1922 novelties have been introduced, including some of the most unique fireworks devices that have yet been created. The program shows variety to the last degree, each number on the program being among the highest type of fireworks production.
Special Acts
The grandstand attractions this year, presented with slight variation each afternoon and evening, include some of the choicest groups touring the country. They easily surpass in magnitude all previous programs presented by the fair association. They are six in number, including the Dutton Society Equestrians, who need no introduction to Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Fair visitors; the Four Balton Sisters, aerialists of renown; Frisco and George, one of the splendid comedy acts arranged especially for the children, tho also appealing to older people as well; the Delmore Trio, wire artist of sensational skill, presenting also varied program of other stunts; the Hellkivists in a death defying high and fancy diving act.
These acts are not only educational, but provide also mirth and wonderment, presenting some of the marvels of the entertainment world.
From the front page of the Twin City Sentinel, Winston-Salem, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1922
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