The Greenbelt Labor Day Festival was started in 1955 as a way of raising funds to build a Youth Center. It has been held every year since by the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Committee, one of the largest all-volunteer organizations in Maryland. 2011 marked the 57th year of the Festival, which took place from Friday, September 2nd through Monday, September 5th at the Roosevelt Center at 101 Centerway in Greenbelt, MD.
The weekend-long celebration will include
- Amusement Rides and Carnival Games
- Live Bands and Entertainment
- Food and Refreshments
- Sports and Recreation for All Ages
- Art Exhibits and Activities
- Art Show and Photo Show Contests
- Greenbelt Idols Competition
- Miss Greenbelt Pageant
- Used Book Sale
- Labor Day Parade
2011 Carnival Midway Hours
Friday, September 2nd from 6 to 10pm
Saturday, September 3rd from 9:30am to 9:30pm
Sunday, September 4th from Noon to 9:30pm
Monday, September 5th from 11am to 6pm
The theme of the 2011 Festival was “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replenish!” Help us keep the Green in Greenbelt.
Free admission to the Festival Grounds.
No charge unless otherwise noted for entertainment on stage; art and photo shows; exhibits; Greenbelt Recreation Department sponsored art activities, sports, and recreation; and Labor Day Parade.
Fees vary for rides, food, refreshments, activities at carnival booths, and other miscellaneous events.
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