Winston-Salem Gun & Knife Show 2026 at the Fairgrounds

The Winston-Salem Gun & Knife Show returns to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds on November 28–29, 2026, bringing together collectors, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts from across North Carolina. Vendors from several states display antique pistols, hunting rifles, combat knives, swords, cartridges, coins, and a wide range of hunting and fishing accessories. The event is organized by C & E Gun Shows, a long-running promoter of arms and collectibles fairs throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. In addition to firearms and blades, visitors can browse holsters, gun safes and cases, survival gear, and outdoor training resources. Saturday admission is valid for Sunday with a handstamp. Doors open Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, with general admission at $12 and free entry for children 12 and under. Vendor set-up runs Friday noon to 8 pm and Saturday 7 to 9 am. Travelers can stay at the Courtyard by Marriott on University Parkway, which offers special rates for the Winston-Salem Fairground. Lodging near the fairground fills quickly on show weekends, so early booking is recommended.