The Carolina Classic Fair is implementing new security measures, including a clear-bag policy, in an effort to make the fair safer for attendees, vendors and law enforcement officers.
The fair, which runs Oct. 3-12 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, also has changed its code of conduct.
The new code requires that all people be treated with respect, courtesy and fairness, officials said. Disruptive, threatening, abusive or offensive behavior as well as fighting, harassment or discriminatory conduct of any kind will not be tolerated.
“We have worked very diligently since last fall to create a set of guidelines and policies that we will strictly enforce,” said Cheryle Hartley, the director of the Carolina Classic Fair.
“Adults are expected to supervise children in their care at all times while at the fair,” Hartley said. “All behavior at all times should be appropriate for a family-friendly environment.”
Fair officials will coordinate with law enforcement officers to enforce the conduct code, Hartley said.
“The bottom line is that we want everyone to have fun and enjoy the Carolina Classic Fair in an environment that is as safe as possible for everyone,” Hartley said.
The clear bag policy applies to all fair-goers. The clear bags can be no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. Resealable one-gallon plastic storage bags are also acceptable.
Small clutch purses that are not clear (about the size of a hand, and no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches) and wallets can be carried on the fairgrounds.
Attendees can buy clear bags for $5 at the fair, and rental lockers will be available at the main entrance, Gate 7 on Shorefair Drive and Gate 11 on 27th Street.
All bags and containers are subject to searches, and attendees will be required to return prohibited items or unapproved bags to their vehicles or store them in a rental locker.
Diaper bags and medical items will be admissible after proper inspection and will be tagged by security personnel and must remain tagged at all times while the attendees are on the fairgrounds.
Winston-Salem police officers will patrol the event, police Chief William H. Penn Jr. said.
Penn urged parents to supervise their children at the fair.
“When kids are left unsupervised, it can create risks for both the child and the community,” Penn said. “Let’s also set a positive example as adults, showing the behavior we want our kids to follow.”
Officers are committed to public safety, “and will hold individuals, including parents, accountable when necessary,” Penn said.
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