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.

Amusements and Rides

Saturday, July 3, 2010 10:00am-6:00pm

The rides and amusement games for the Fun Fourth Street Festival are provided by Your Event Source.

Rides

2010 Rides: 24’ Rock Climbing Wall, Rat Race Obstacle Course, Jurassic Adventure, Trackless Train, Kidipiller Crawl Through, Giant 24’ Dual Slide, 9 Hole Putting Course, Carousel Moon Bounce, Mechanical Jitterbug Swing and Bungee Trampoline.

Games

2010 Carnival games: Hi Striker, Mini Hi Striker and the festival favorite, Balloon Darts.

Scrip

All rides and games will accept only scrip (tickets) for payment. No cash accepted. Scrip can be purchased at booths located throughout the Festival area. Amusements & Rides prices range from $2-$6.

Contest Corner

Come check out your knowledge of American Trivia, spin the 107.5KZL-Rock92 Prize Wheel, Ball Toss, Name the States, Guess the Number of Beans, Water Balloon Toss, Stand on One Leg the Longest, see who can blow the biggest bubble, find out if you are a hula hoop hero and test your Chicken Dance skills. And if you are a closet Karaoke crooner, this corner is for you! Fun and prizes!

Contests by the Hour

10:15 AM/ 2:15 PM	Hula Hoop Challenge
10:45 AM/ 2:45 PM	Basket Toss Game
11:15 AM/ 3:15 PM	Patriotic Costume Party
11:45 AM/ 3:45 PM	Patriotic Relay Race
12:15 PM/ 4:15 PM	Jump Rope Contest
12:45 PM/ 4:45 PM	Patriotic Musical Chairs
1:15 PM/ 5:15 PM	Double Bubble Blow-off
1:45 PM/ 5:45 PM	Water Balloon Toss

Location

Amusements, Rides and Games will be located at the large parking lot at the corner of N. Elm and Bellemeade Streets.