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.

2010 Stage Schedule

Kickoff Block Party 7:15pm -- The Extraordinaires 9:15pm -- Nantucket
Street Festival
Stage 1 -- Plaza Stage & Beer Garden 10:30-11:30am -- Soul Central featuring J-Bird 12:00-1:00pm -- Amelia's Mechanics 1:30-2:30pm -- The Brand New Life 3:00-4:15pm -- Big Fat Gap 5:00-6:30pm -- Hobex
Stage 2 -- Festival Park Stage 10:15-10:45am -- Big Bang Boom 10:45-11:15am -- Sam the Magic Man 11:15-11:30am -- Junk Jam Rhythm Circle (in tent) 11:30am-12:00pm -- Big Bang Boom 12:00-12:30pm -- Junk Jam Rhythm Circle (in tent) 12:30-1:00pm -- World Dance Exchange - Navani 1:00-1:30pm -- Junk Jam Rhythm Circle (in tent) 1:30-2:00pm -- Burlington Teen Touring Band 2:00-3:00pm -- CTG Triad Idol Showcase 3:00-3:30pm -- Junk Jam Rhythm Circle (in tent) 3:30-4:30pm -- Corporate Fandango 5:00-6:00pm -- Brimstone	Funding for the Youth Stage and Children's Activities is made possible by a Grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Funding for the Junk Jam Rhythm Circle is made possible by
Stage 3 -- Davie St. Stage 10:15-11:15am -- Street Feat 11:45am-12:45pm -- The Lindsay Family 1:15-2:15pm -- Eric and the Chill Tones 2:45-4:00pm -- Sahara 4:45-6:00pm -- Eta Carina
Stage 4 -- Friendly Ave. Stage 10:30-12:00pm -- Hip Hop Praise hosted by DJ Ronnie Ron 12:00pm-12:30pm -- Fresh Voices of Today hosted by Joseph Level 12:30-1:30pm -- Elder Todd Curry & FOCUS   2:00-6:00pm -- WNAA's Spotlight Talent Showcase
Stage 5 -- Center City Park Stage 10:30-11:00am -- Gate City Jazz Band 11:15am-12:00pm -- Jacqui & the Woodsides 12:15-1:30pm -- Astanza Project 1:40-1:55pm -- Musical selection from 1776 2:00-2:15pm -- Musical selection from CTG's Willy Wonka 2:30-3:45pm -- Kristen Leigh 4:00-4:45pm -- Wickerbach 5:00-5:45pm -- Wesley Williams/ Urban Dance Theatre
Roving Entertainers Swamp Cats, Bob Wilusz - Strolling Patriotic Accordion

Entertainers

If you are interested in being an entertainer at Fun Fourth, please fill out the online Performer Database Form, and it will be submitted to the Fun Fourth Entertainment Committee.

Festival schedules and entertainers are subject to change without notice.