Please check back as more details are filled in. See 2026 Entertainment Schedule for more information about the bands on the main stage.
Friday, September 4
6-10pm CARNIVAL MIDWAY OPENS
Midway. Rides by Snyder’s Attractions. NEW FOR 2026: All tickets are electronic. No physical tickets to keep track of! Find out more here. Advance sale discounts now available through 11:59 PM, September 3. No charge for entertainment, shows, or events unless noted.
6-10pm FOOD TRUCKS AND BOOTHS
Midway. Snacks, meals, desserts and drinks to please every palate from food trucks and booths. Sales, activities and information from Greenbelt organizations. Visit the Festival Committee at the Information Booth opposite the stage to get all your questions answered. Booths constructed and wired by the Greenbelt Public Works Department.
6-10pm BINGO
Community Center Lawn. Head for the picnic tables in front of the Community Center for BINGO. Sponsored by Greenbelt Youth Baseball and the Greenbelt Municipal Swim Team. Food donations will be collected to support St. Hugh’s food pantry.
6-10pm BOOK SALE
Midway. Shop thousands of used books, fiction and non-fiction of every genre and subject. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Elementary School PTA.
6pm ADULT TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Youth Center. Adult Table Tennis Tournament (18 & older)
6:30- 7:15pm OPENING CEREMONIES
Stage. Police and color guard. Introduction of dignitaries. Presentation of the Outstanding Citizen Award, the major civic event in Greenbelt each year, honors all the outstanding citizens who make Greenbelt great. Sign language interpreter on stage. National anthem sung by Melissa Sites.
7:15pm 2026 OUTSTANDING CITIZEN RECEPTION
Municipal Building, Council Meeting Room. The public is invited.
7:30-8:45pm Band: Jason Roe & Friends
9:30-11pm – Band: Dogo Du Togo
Saturday, September 5
9am – 5pm GREENBELT MUSEUM EXHIBITION
Community Center, Room 110. “The Knowing Hands That Carve This Stone: The New Deal Art of Lenore Thomas Straus.”
9-11am BRICKS AND BLOCKS WALKING TOUR
10-B Crescent Rd. Walking tour of historic Greenbelt’s domestic architecture, the “brick and block” homes of the original planned community, ending at the historic home. Limited to 12 people. Pre-registration required; more info at tinyurl.com/yw9cp6bk. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Museum.
9:30- 10:30am PET SHOW
Community Center Lawn. All kinds, types, and sizes of pets. Bring your pet to register at 9:30am. Judging and awards at 10am. Greenbelt’s greatest pets get some well-deserved attention. Rain or Shine!
Sponsored by Girl Scout Troop #23007 of Greenbelt
10am – 4pm INFORMATION DAY & COMMUNITY EXHIBITS
Roosevelt Center. Visit the information and display tables set up by local groups and learn about your community!
10am DIAPER DERBY FOR CRAWLERS AND TODDLERS (3 & UNDER)
Braden Field. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
10:30am – 10pm BOOK SALE AND BINGO
BOOK SALE on the Midway, BINGO at the picnic tables on the Community Center Lawn. See entries for Friday.
10:30am – 10pm CARNIVAL, FOOD TRUCKS AND BOOTHS
Midway. See entries for Friday.
10:45am BALLON WADDLE RACE (ALL AGES)
Braden Field. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
11:15am WATER BALLON BALLOON TOSS (ALL AGES)
Braden Field. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
11:45am PIE EATING CONTEST (ALL AGES)
Braden Field. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
12-12:45pm Band: Bele Bele Rhythm Collective
1-6pm ART SHOW AND COMMUNITY PHOTO SHOW
Community Center Gym. View entries submitted by local artist and photographers. Vote for Community Favorites. Music provided by small ensembles from Greenbelt Orchestra and Concert Band plus the Zookulele Collective.
1pm PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT (ALL AGES)
Youth Center. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
1:30-3pm Band: Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes
2pm HOTSHOT (12 & UNDER)
Youth Center. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
3:30pm 2-BALL TOURNAMENT (16 & OVER)
Youth Center. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
3:30-4:30pm Band: La Marvela
5-6:30pm Band: Soroche
7:15-8:45pm Band: Caleb Stine & the Brakemen
9:30-11pm Band: La Unica
Sunday, September 6
9- 10:45am “TOUR DE GREENBELT” BIKE RIDE
Local politicians lead a two-stage bike ride around Greenbelt. The first stage will leave the New Deal Café at 9am; the second stage will leave the Café at approximately 10am. NOTE: May not be suitable for very young children.
10am EGG & SPOON RACE (ALL AGES)
Braden Field. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
10:30am SACK RACE (ALL AGES)
Braden Field. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
11am 3-LEGGED RACE (ALL AGES)
Braden Field. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
11am- 7pm CRAFT FAIR
Roosevelt Center. Visit with local artists as they display and sell their handmade crafts.
11-11:20 am Memorial Gathering at the main stage
11:30am-12:15pm Community Drum Circle at the main stage
11:30am WATER RELAY (ALL AGES)
Braden Field. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
Noon- 10pm CARNIVAL, FOOD TRUCKS AND BOOTHS
Midway. See entries for Friday.
Noon -10pm BOOK SALE AND BINGO
BOOK SALE on the Midway, BINGO at the picnic tables on the Community Center Lawn. See entries for Friday.
12:15-1pm Band: Katy and The Gongs
1pm CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT (12 & OVER)
Braden Field. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
1pm CHILDREN’S BINGO (12 & UNDER)
Youth Center. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
1-4pm RETRO TOWN FAIR
Museum House, 10B Crescent Road. Modeled on the fairs early Greenbelters enjoyed starting in 1939. Ribbons awarded for best entries in flowers, vegetables, baked goods, canned goods, and needlework/sewing. Entries accepted 10am–11:30am with a completed submission form (available from the Museum website – https://tinyurl.com/yw9cp6bk); on display 1–4pm; pickup 4–5pm. Questions: Sheila Maffay-Tuthill, Education and Volunteer coordinator, education@greenbeltmuseum.org
1-5pm MINI HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS
Museum House, 10B Crescent Road. Come by for a short tour of the Museum house. Quick tours of the historic house! Come see our exhibition about America’s 200th in 1976 and explore what patriotism looked like then! Free. Note: the house will not be open following the Labor Day Parade this year.
1-6pm ART SHOW AND PHOTO SHOW
Community Center Gym. View entries submitted by local artists and photographers. Vote for Community Favorites. Music provided by small ensembles from Greenbelt Orchestra and Greenbelt Concert Band.
1:15-2:45pm Band: Seth Kibel
2pm YOUTH TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT (17 & OVER)
Youth Center. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
3:15-5:15pm RISING STARS PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE
Stage. Performers will have the chance to display their talent. Come cheer on their performance.
3:30pm 3-POINT CONTEST (13-17)
Youth Center. Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation
5:30-7pm Greenbelt Honk
7:30-10:30pm Band: Nowhere Men
Monday, September 7
10am-12pm 70th ANNUAL GREENBELT LABOR DAY PARADE
The parade will entertain you with a variety of groups, demonstrating our community spirit and accentuating our city’s diverse cultural background. The Greenbelt Police Department Color Guard will lead off the parade, which will include the DuVal High School marching band, numerous local community groups and businesses, fire trucks and local politicians. The Grand Marshal is Greenbelt’s Outstanding Citizen. Master of Ceremonies will be Dave Zahren, host of “It’s Academic.” Parade Route: Down Crescent Rd. from Greenhill to Southway. Parade is marshaled by members of the Prince George’s County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PG-ARES) with assistance from the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society.
11am- 6pm CARNIVAL, FOOD TRUCKS AND BOOTHS
Midway. See entries for Friday.
11am- 6pm BOOK SALE AND BINGO
BOOK SALE on the Midway, BINGO at the picnic tables on the Community Center Lawn. See entries for Friday.
Noon-4pm ART SHOW AND PHOTO SHOW
Community Center Gym – View entries submitted by local artists and photographers. Award Ceremony: 3:30pm. Artists and photographers: pick up artwork and photos at 4pm. Music will be provided by small ensembles from Greenbelt Orchestra.
Noon-2pm LUNCHEON ON THE LAWN
Greenbelt Community Church, Corner of Hillside and Crescent Rd. After parade. Barbeque sandwich or hot dog, baked beans, slaw, chips, drink and dessert for one reasonable price.
12:15-1:15pm Band: Griefcat
1:45-3:15pm Band: Supernational Sound System
2pm AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Stage. Presentation of awards for the Best Entry in each parade category and Best in
Parade. Note: Art & Photo Show awards will be presented at 3:30pm in the Community Center gym.
2-4pm GREENBELT AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY PICNIC
Greenbelt American Legion. After enjoying Labor Day Festival activities in Roosevelt Center, have fun at the American Legion Labor Day Family Picnic. Fun events for children and adults.
3:30pm AWARD CEREMONY for the Art & Photo Show
Community Center gym
4:30-6pm Band: Chopteeth
Greenbelt Labor Day Festival 