The Annual Fun Fourth Festival is recognized as a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism society and an Outstanding Event by Celebration NC Foundation. The Fun Fourth Festival is produced by Grassroots Productions Limited. This local non-profit corporation focuses on charitable and educational activities which foster interest in local history and events in Guilford County. An advisory board of local business and civic leaders oversees the planning of each event for this 501(c)3 organization. The Fun Fourth Festival has been presented annually since 1975 as a community celebration of Independence Day for Guilford County and the Piedmont Triad. The festival is held in the Cultural District of Downtown Greensboro and at Grimsley High School.

Other Street Festival Activities

Saturday, July 3, 2010 9:30am-6:30pm
Free!

Art Can! is a new Fun Fourth attraction, sponsored by the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, to create a temporary public art installation made of canned foods items. Architects Shermin Ata of Shermin Ata Architects with Micah Martin and Emily Hinton of Moser Mayer Phoenix Architects have joined forces to design a U.S. Flag public art installation constructed out of Campbell Soup cans. Fun Fourth attendees will be able to watch the installation as well as construct their own designs made out of donated canned goods.

Want to help? Canned food donations will be accepted for the project at the Freedom Run and Walk on June 26th, 1776 performances at the Carolina Theatre on July 1 and 2nd and Kickoff Block Party on July 2nd. Donations will also be accepted at the Parade and Street Festival on Saturday, July 3rd in designated areas marked by balloon columns. Construction will take place on July 3rd mid-morning to early afternoon in the parking lot off of Davie Street, near Summit Station Eatery. Prior to June 26th, donations may be dropped off at the following downtown locations: Earth Fare, Carolina Theatre, Action Greensboro and the Greensboro Cultural Center between 11am - 5pm Monday-Friday. On July 4th, donations may be made at the News & Record Pops Concert and Gate City Fireworks Spectacular at Grimlsely High School Stadium. All donations will be delivered to the Urban Ministries Food bank after Fun Fourth Festival.

Souvenir Booth in front of the Cultural Center on Davie Street -- browse through the Red, White & Blue treasures, this year's Fun Fourth T-shirts and favorite Fun Fourth T-shirts of past years - all available for sale.

Greensboro Historical Museum at Lindsay & Church Streets -- check out some of the fascinating ways Greensboro has developed since its founding in 1808. Selected exhibits open. High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Jam 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Backyard of Museum in Richardson Park: Heritage crafts, log cabins open.

2nd NC Regiment of the Continental Line re-enactors at Richardson Park, adjacent to the Greensboro Historical Museum -- see how our Revolutionary War soldiers lived. Live musket firings at 11:45am and 2:45pm.

Letters to the Troops Tent in front of the Cultural Arts Center on Davie Street -- write a note to our active service personnel to let them know you care!

Community Bazaar in Center City Park -- come see what some of our local non-profits have to offer.

Kids Crafts and Games in Festival Park on Davie Street -- create your own masterpiece, get a fun, washable tattoo, laugh with Tyca the Clown (11am-2pm) or play some games with the family, courtesy of ArtQuest, Greensboro Youth Council and Fun Fourth.

Things on Wheels at Elm & Bellemeade -- ever wondered what all those huge City trucks look like up close and what they do? Here's your chance to find out!

Cool Mist Tents at Greensboro Historical Museum across from Stage 1 and in the Amusements area at Elm & Bellemeade -- run through and cool off your inner fireworks!

Sit by the fountain at Center City Park and enjoy Greensboro's favorite downtown oasis.

Look for roving artists -- jugglers, accordion players, historical characters, strolling musicians and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Fun Fourth Festival.