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Schedule of Events.

All events will take place in the Roosevelt Center parking lots unless otherwise noted. No advance registration is required unless stated. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE SOLD AT THE FESTIVAL. CITY ORDINANCES PROHIBITS THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CITY PARKS, BUILDINGS, AND IN THE FESTIVAL AREA.

IN CASE OF RAIN, STAGE EVENTS & BOOTH ACTIVITIES WILL BE MOVED TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE YOUTH CENTER. CARNIVAL RIDES MAY CLOSE WITHOUT REFUNDS. For Festival Information and a Schedule, check SHL cable & cable channel 71. Carnival Directory Signs located at the Information Booth, Upper Lot Entry & Southway/Crescent Rd. Entrance.

Avoid parking problems, Ride the FREE Festival Shuttle. Vans will pick-up at parking locations at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt Elementary School, and Green Ridge House & deliver the riders to the Municipal Building/City Office. See Shuttle Schedule. Questions? Call Festival Information at (301) 345-0204 or (301) 910-0050 or visit the Information Booth on the Festival Grounds. The festival is also just a 10 minute walk from Eleanor Roosevelt High School.

Highlights of the Festival:

Opening Ceremonies.
Art Gallery Exhibition
Art Show.
Photo Show.
Rides.
Miss Greenbelt Pageant.
Diamond Alley.
Kid's Games.
Children's Pet Show.
Information Tables.
Pet Show.
Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone.
Strategy Games
Nicolo Whimsey.
Blue Sky Puppets.
Magic Mike.
Talent Show.
Spin.
Reptile Wonders
24U.
Petting Zoo.
John Hill.
Adrenalin.
Award Presentation.
Wayne Brown and Second Conspiracy.
Parade.
Parade Awards
Shoe Swede Blues with Peter Tork.
 

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FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 OPENING NIGHT

6am GREENBELT AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER

Aquatic Center. Indoor pool open for lap swimming.

Community Center. A whimsical installation of soft sculpture by Illinois artist Carole Loeffler, including self-guided activities and contest for ages 10 and under accompanied by an adult. FREE. Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation Department

Aquatic Center. Outdoor pool open to the public for recreational swimming.

Youth Center. Open to anyone 12 years & older. Trophies to winners. Singles & Doubles. FREE. Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation Department

Community Center. (Entries accepted only). Pre-registration not required. Click here for details. Sponsored by: Greenbelt Association for Visual Arts (GAVA).

Community Center. (Entries accepted only) Pre-registration not required. Click here for details.

Midway. Rides by Rosedale Amusements. Games, food, sale & information booths organized by Greenbelt organizations. Booths constructed and wired by Greenbelt Public Works Department. Ride tickets - $1.00; 10 for $8.00; $15.00 unlimited rides from 11:00am to 4:00 pm on Saturday & noon to 4:00 pm on Sunday. (Look for $3.00 off coupons for unlimited ride fares). Discount Voucher for Labor Day Festival Ride Wristbands Now on Sale at the Greenbelt Coop - Pay $7.00 for a voucher - turn it in at the ticket booth for a $15.00 wristband. Each wristband is only good for a single afternoon. No charge for entertainment, shows, or events unless noted.

Stage. Introduction of dignitaries. National Anthem sung by Heather Byers. PRESENTATION OF OUTSTANDING CITIZEN AWARD. The major civic event in Greenbelt each year, honoring all the outstanding citizens who make Greenbelt great. Sponsored by Greenbelt Rotary. Master of Ceremonies: Suzanne Plogman. Sign language interpreter on stage.

Braden Field #2. Game in memory of former Recreation Department employee David R.S. Craig. Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation Department

Midway. Notlim the Clown will greet children.

Council Meeting Room, Municipal Building. Public is invited.

Stage. Back for a repeat performance! Great tunes – from Motown to Disco to Oldies, and music of today. Get your dancing shoes on!

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SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 4, 2004 KIDS DAY

presented by GREENBELT MARRIOTT

Aquatic Center. Indoor pool open for lap swimming.

Greenbelt Community Center front lawn. (Rain Location-Community Center gym) A true carnival style setting, a variety of games will be take place with break out games as follows:

Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation Department

9-11am                   LABOR DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Community Center Lawn. Come enjoy. Adults $4.00, Children 10 & under $2.00, Seniors $3.00 Sponsored by: St. Hugh’s Knight of Columbus

9am-10pm EXHIBITION: DANGLING, DRAPED AND DILLY-DALLYING

Community Center. See entry at 9am Friday. 

Braden Field #2 & Schrom Hills Park. Men's top area teams; first class competition; Pre-registration required. Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation Department

Horseshoe Pits (adjacent to Aquatic Center). Registration 9:00-9:30am. Competition begins at 9:30 am. Trophies to winners. FREE. Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation Department

Community Center Lawn. All kinds, types, sizes of pets. Registration 9:30 am. Judging 10 am. Awards 10:30 am. Greenbelt's greatest pets get some well-deserved attention. Rain or Shine! Presented by Teen Girl Scouts of Greenbelt.

Aquatic Center. Outdoor pool open to the public for recreational swimming.

Community Center Front Lawn. Concludes at the Youth Center. Scavenger list leads participants to various locations in and around the Festival Area. At event completion - ice cream for all. Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation Department

Roosevelt Center. Visit the information and display tables set up by local organizations. Come learn about your community!

Midway. Rides by Rosedale Amusements. Ride tickets - $1.00: 10 for $8.00; $15 unlimited rides Saturday 11 am-4:00 pm. Look for $3.00 off discount coupons for unlimited rides. Discount Voucher for Labor Day Festival Ride Wristbands Now on Sale at the Greenbelt Coop - Pay $7.00 for a voucher - turn it in at the ticket booth for a $15.00 wristband. Each wristband is only good for a single afternoon. See Friday entry for details.

Greenbelt Fire House. T-shirts on sale.

Braden Field #2. Registration 9 am – 12 noon. 8 pitches or 6 swings. You provide your own pitcher, balls provided. Entry fee $5.00. Winner receives 40%; 2nd Place 10%; David Craig Memorial Fund 50%.

Stage. A real treat! See Peter and his band perform all of your favorite hits – from Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter to Henry the VIIIth! ! A once in a lifetime opportunity!

Festival Area & Youth Center Game Room. Demonstration and instruction on playing strategy games by Beltsville Strategy Games Club. Over a dozen games will be on hand. Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation Department

Community Center. See displays of art by Greenbelt artists of all ages.

Community Center. Come see a display of the best photographs taken by your fellow citizens. Vote for your favorites!

Roosevelt Center. Sponsored by: New Deal Café.

Youth Center Gym. Instructor will be on hand to teach the rules and fundamentals of the game. Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation Department.

Stage. Come enter the fantasyland of these delightful friends – sure to take the little ones into a whole new imaginary world!

Stage. Phenomenal magic – the hand is quicker than the eye! You will wonder how he does it!

Stage. Dancers, violinists, pianist, guitarists, singers, poets, comedians, you-name-it, of all ages put on the show of their lives for their friends and neighbors. Details and biographies available in the Talent Show program at the show.

Stage. Talent presentations from Miss Greenbelt, Junior, and Little Miss contestants. Host: Christina Patsas Sign Language Interpreter on Stage.

Stage. Straight from Charm City – Baltimore! Don’t miss the first-time appearance of this great band at the Festival – they’ll get ya movin!

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SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 5, 2004 FAMILY DAY

presented by GREENBELT CO-OP

Aquatic Center. Indoor pool open for lap swimming.

Braden Field #2 & Schrom Hills Park. Continuation of double elimination tournament. See entry at 9 am Saturday.

Community Center. See entry at 9am Friday. 

Aquatic Center. Outdoor pool open to the public for recreational swimming.

Community Center. Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation Department

Midway. Rides by Rosedale Amusements. Ride tickets - $1.00: 10 for $8.00; $15 unlimited rides Sunday noon-4:00 pm. Look for $3.00 off discount coupons for unlimited rides. Discount Voucher for Labor Day Festival Ride Wristbands Now on Sale at the Greenbelt Coop - Pay $7.00 for a voucher - turn it in at the ticket booth for a $15.00 wristband. Each wristband is only good for a single afternoon. See Friday entry for details.

Stage. Come start off the day with the wonderful sounds of this delightful duo - with music that ranges from Patsy Cline to Elvis to Celine Dion!

 1-5pm ARTFUL AFTERNOON: Visit the School of Flying Fish!

Community Center. 1-4pm: make and take art projects for all ages. 1-5pm: Artists in Residence studio open house and demonstrations; Greenbelt Pottery sale and demonstrations; “flying fish” sculpture display and activity. Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation Department

Community Center Front Lawn. Cows, chickens, goats, ducks, bunnies – not your average pets!

10-B Crescent Rd. Open to the public for viewing.

Youth Center Game Room. See entry at 1pm Saturday.

Community Center. See entry at 1pm Saturday.

Community Center. See entry 1pm Saturday

Stage. This talented singer and musician from up Route 95, with his beautiful voice and guitar, will have you asking for more!

Stage. Back for a repeat performance! Listen to the great sounds of these young musicians!

Arts Center. FREE. See the classic tragedy.

Entry Fee: Preregistration $8 for DCRRC members, $10 for nonmember. Raceday registration $12 for all.  Packet pick up and late registration at Youth Center 3:30pm. Starting line is on Northway at Woodland Way. For information call DC Roadrunners Hotline:(703) 241-0395 or click here: www.dcroadrunners.org. Sponsored by: D. C. Roadrunners

Stage. Presentation of Little Miss, Junior Miss & Miss Greenbelt contestants in formal dresses and public speaking competition. Crowning of Little Miss, Junior Miss, & Miss Greenbelt 2000. Host: Rich Lee, WAVA. Sign language interpreter on stage. Sponsored by Capitol Cadillac

Stage. Presentation of awards for the Art Show, Photo Show, and Best Decorated Booth.

Stage. Rock and Roll Oldies at its absolute best! This great bands returns to the Festival! The stage will be rockin!

Midnight  Filmworks Festival

Old Greenbelt Theatre.  Collection of short productions done by GATE members including movie trailers, satire, & animation. Admission $2.00 Sponsored by: Greenbelt Access Television (GATE)

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MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 6, 2004 LABOR DAY

Aquatic Center. Indoor pool open for lap swimming.

Braden Field #2. See entry at 9am Saturday. Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation Department

Community Center. See entry at 9am Friday. 

Roosevelt Center. All contestants meet at the Mother & Child Statue.

Crescent Rd. The 50th Annual Labor Day Parade will entertain you with a variety of groups, demonstrate our community spirit, and accentuate our diverse cultural backgrounds. There will be Floats, Bands, Bagpipes, Firetrucks, Color Guards, Smokey Bear, Community Organizations and the Miss Greenbelt participants. The Grand Marshal is Greenbelt's Outstanding Citizen. Sign language interpreter at the Reviewing Stand across from the Municipal Building. Parade Route: Down Crescent Rd from Greenhill to Westway. Communications provided by Central Maryland Amateur Radio Club (CMARC).

Aquatic Center. Outdoor pool open for recreational swimming.

Community Center. See entry at 1pm Saturday. Exhibitors pick up art works at 3pm.

Community Center. See entry at 1pm Saturday. Exhibitors pick up photos at 3-4 pm.

Greenbelt Community Church, Corner of Hillside & Crescent Rd.

10-B Crescent Rd. Open to the Public.

Midway. Rides by Rosedale Amusements. See Friday entry for details.

Stage. Awards presented for best entry in each category and Best in Parade.