The Big Chill 2018

On a hot summer Sunday afternoon in Winston-Salem, a crowd came together to chill out, listen to live music, and enjoy many different homemade ice creams!  Entry was free, donations were appreciated.

Held on National Ice Cream Day, The Big Chill Ice Cream Festival and FUNdraiser was held at Bailey Park.  Local churches and organizations passed out little cup samples of homemade ice cream.  Adults and children wandered from tent to tent tasting many different flavor, while live music played on the stage.  Food Lion was there with a big freezer chest of complimentary ice cream sandwiches and fudge bars!  Each table sported a cup for donations, which were to benefit The Shalom Project in Winston-Salem.  The Shalom Project provides a Medical Clinic & Pharmacy, Food Pantry, Clothing Closet and Welcome Table programs.

Bailey Park is a unique urban green space in downtown Winston-Salem.  Bailey Park has a large grassy lawn, covered stage, restroom facilities and a food truck court.  Bailey Park hosts many free community events including music series and special events, outdoor movies, and yoga on the grass.

National Ice Cream Day in the Piedmont Triad!

Today is National Ice Cream Day!

We've scoped out all the best events and narrowed it down to the ones that are FREE and FAMILY ORIENTED. The Piedmont Triad has lots of uniqueness and we celebrate with DIVERSE community events that make our area a FUN place to live. Live Laugh Love Play Shop Local with Piedmont Triad Living.  Go to our calendar!

 

The Rusty Bumper - A Review

The Rusty Bumper is in the perfect location for an ice cream shop, right in the heart of the Arts District, across the corner from the Piedmont Craftsman and near other local galleries, shops and restaurants.

We were there for the ice cream and it was delish!  The cashier was very friendly and the service was good.  I heard her having a knowledgeable conversation about different loft condos in the downtown area.

I love the atmosphere of the Rusty Bumper!  Purposely old fashioned with a checkered floor tin roof, old LP covers and posters from Street Scene, a festival that took place in downtown Winston-Salem in the 80s. Good people watching windows facing both Sixth and Trade.