2017 Schedule (tentative)
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Friday, September 1, 2017
GREENBELT MUSEUM EXHIBITION
9am-9:30pm
Community Center, Rm. 110. The Knowing Hands That Carve This Stone: The New Deal Art of Lenore Thomas Straus. FREE.
Sponsored by Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, Prince George’s County Councilmember for 4th District – Todd M. Turner, The Estate of Sue Hoya Sellars, City of Greenbelt, and the Friends of the Greenbelt Museum
ART SHOW ENTRIES ACCEPTED
5-7pm
Community Center. Entries also accepted Thursday 5-7pm and Friday 10am-noon.
PHOTO SHOW ENTRIES ACCEPTED
5-7pm
Community Center. Entries also accepted Thursday 5-7pm.
TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
5-7pm
Youth Center. “Open Division” – No age limit. Trophies to winners and runners-up. Singles & Doubles. Registration from 4:30-5pm. See Youth Table Tennis Tournament on Sunday.
Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation Department
CARNIVAL MIDWAY OPENS
6-10pm
Midway. Rides by Sherwood Amusements. Games, food sale and information booths organized by Greenbelt organizations. Booths constructed and wired by Greenbelt Public Works Department. Ride tickets sold by volunteers from the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society. No charge for entertainment, shows or events unless noted.
FACE PAINTING FUNDRAISER
6-11pm
Various locations throughout the festival.
OPENING CEREMONIES
6:30-7:15pm
Stage. Police and color guard. Musician First Class Bill Edwards will sing the National Anthem. Introduction of dignitaries. Presentation of Outstanding Citizen Award, the major civic event in Greenbelt each year, honoring all the outstanding citizens who make Greenbelt great. Sign language interpreter on stage.
2017 OUTSTANDING CITIZEN RECEPTION
7:15pm
Municipal Building, Council Meeting Room. Public is invited.
SPLIT 2ND
8-11pm
Stage. While primarily a classic rock band, these veteran musicians cover all your favorite tunes from the ’60s to today’s music, from Motown to country and stretching across a variety of popular musical genres
Saturday, September 2, 2017
GREENBELT MUSEUM EXHIBITION
9am-9:30pm
Community Center, Rm. 110. The Knowing Hands That Carve This Stone: The New Deal Art of Lenore Thomas Straus. FREE.
Sponsored by Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, Prince George’s County Councilmember for 4th District – Todd M. Turner, The Estate of Sue Hoya Sellars, City of Greenbelt, and the Friends of the Greenbelt Museum
CHILDREN’S PET SHOW
9:30-10:30am
Community Center Lawn. All kinds, types, sizes of pets. Bring your pet to register at 9:30am. Judging at 10am. Awards at 10:30am. Greenbelt’s greatest pets get some well-deserved attention. Rain or Shine!
Sponsored by Girl Scout Troop #3251 of Greenbelt
INFORMATION DAY & COMMUNITY EXHIBITS
10am-4pm
Roosevelt Center. Visit the information and display tables set up by local groups and learn about your community!
BOOTHS
10:30am-10pm
Games, food, sale and information booths organized by Greenbelt organizations. Booths constructed and wired by Greenbelt Public Works Department.
CARNIVAL
11am-10pm
Midway. Rides by Sherwood Amusements. Ride tickets sold by volunteers from the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society.
GREENBELT MUSEUM WALKING TOURS
10am
10-B Crescent Rd. Join the Greenbelt Museum for a history-filled walking tour. The tour will leave from the museum’s historic house at 10-B Crescent Road. Learn about Greenbelt’s unique design and why the community is a National Historic Landmark. The tour is free but space is limited.
COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE
11am-noon
Stage. Community Drum Circle with Katy Gaughan. Katy has led the drum circle at Greenbelt’s 4th of July Fanfare at Buddy Attick Park for the past 9 years and is one of the organizers of the Greenbelt Rhythm & Drum Festival.
THE RELICS
Noon-1:30pm
Stage. Featuring Greenbelt’s 2016 Outstanding Citizen Rick Ransom.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY CARTOONS – OLD GREENBELT THEATRE
1-5pm
Beat the heat by taking a break from the festival fun in the cool, air-conditioned comfort of the Old Greenbelt Theatre. Dip in and out, and stay as little or as long as you like! FREE.
Sponsored by the Roosevelt Center Merchants Association
ART SHOW AND PHOTO SHOW
1-6pm
Community Center. See displays of art and photographs by local artists of all ages.
ROLLER SKATING
2-4pm
Youth Center Gym. Grab your skates and save the date! Join family and friends to participate in a storied Greenbelt tradition. Roller skates are provided FREE of charge or bring your own.
Cosponsored by Greenbelt Recreation Department and Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
FAST EDDIE AND THE SLOWPOKES
2-4:30pm
Stage. Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes’ playlist is inspired by classic blues material from Chicago to West Coast Swing, Motown to Muscle Shoals, and all the rock ‘n’ roll in between. Their goal is to get you up on your feet, and they never miss their target!
FACE PAINTING FUNDRAISER
3-11pm
Various locations throughout the festival.
MEMORIAL GATHERING
4&6pm
Grassy area behind Mother and Child statue. Come to honor those friends and relatives who have passed before us. There will be a motorcycle ride at 4pm, followed by a memorial gathering at 6pm. Please feel free to bring flowers to lay on the hill during the memorial service.
PATTY REESE
5-7:30pm
Stage. Patty Reese’s soulful expression and powerhouse pipes have prompted comparisons with the likes of Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, and Bob Dylan.
THE NOWHERE MEN
8-11pm
Stage. Like to dance? Love that Motown sound, the great horn bands of the ’60s and ’70s and hits from artists like Earth, Wind & Fire; The Four Tops; Chicago; Stevie Wonder; The Temptations; Blood Sweat and Tears; Tower of Power and much more: Then you will love The Nowhere Men.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
GREENBELT MUSEUM EXHIBITION
9am-8:30pm
Community Center, Rm. 110. The Knowing Hands That Carve This Stone: The New Deal Art of Lenore Thomas Straus. FREE.
Sponsored by Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, Prince George’s County Councilmember for 4th District – Todd M. Turner, The Estate of Sue Hoya Sellars, City of Greenbelt, and the Friends of the Greenbelt Museum
“TOUR DE GREENBELT” BIKE RIDE
9-10:45am
New Deal Cafe. All are welcome to join Laurie from Proteus Bicycles on a bike ride around Greenbelt. The ride will take place in two stages, both starting at the New Deal Cafe. The first stage will leave at 9am and go down Crescent Road, across Kenilworth Avenue, and over the Beltway to the Greenbelt Metro Station, over to the new Greenbelt Station neighborhood, and then back to the New Deal Cafe. The second stage will leave at 10am and cross the Spellman overpass, go through Eleanor Roosevelt HS, across Greenbelt Road at the pedestrian signal and down to Schrom Hills park, returning to the New Deal Cafe via Hanover Parkway. Note, this is not a supported ride, although we will take an easy pace. Some of the ride will be with traffic, such as on Greenbelt Metro Drive and Crescent Road, so it might not be suitable for families with very young children. It’s a great way to explore commuting around Greenbelt by bike.
FACE PAINTING FUNDRAISER
11am-11pm
Various locations throughout the festival.
TRIO ANAYA
Noon-1:30pm
Stage.
CRAFT FAIR
Noon-8pm
Roosevelt Center. Visit with local artists as they display their handmade crafts.
CARNIVAL AND BOOTHS
Noon-10pm
Midway. Rides by Sherwood Amusements. Games, food, sale and information booths organized by Greenbelt organizations. Booths constructed and wired by Greenbelt Public Works Department. Ride tickets sold by volunteers from the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society. No charge for entertainment, shows or events unless noted.
YOUTH TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT (SINGLES ONLY)
Noon-2pm
Youth Center Gym. Open to anyone 15 years & younger. Registration from 11:30am-noon. Trophies to winner and runner-up.
Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation Department
GREENBELT MUSEUM HOUSE
1-5pm
10-B Crescent Rd. The Greenbelt Museum’s historic home has been restored and furnished with objects from the period 1937-1952. See how Greenbelt’s families lived back then. Also have a sneak peek at 10-A Crescent, and give us your input on the space which will become a visitor and education center. FREE.
ART SHOW AND PHOTO SHOW
1-6pm
Community Center. See displays of art and photographs by local artists of all ages.
HOT SHOT HOOPS
2-4pm
Youth Center Gym. Ages 12 & under. Registration at 2pm; tournament begins at 2:30pm. Participants have two minutes to make as many shots as they can within a half-court area. Trophies awarded to winner and runner-up.
Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation Department
MARY SHAVER
2-4pm
Stage.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY CARTOONS – OLD GREENBELT THEATRE
3-5pm
Beat the heat by taking a break from the festival fun in the cool, air-conditioned comfort of the Old Greenbelt Theatre. Dip in and out, and stay as little or as long as you like! FREE.
Sponsored by the Roosevelt Center Merchants Association
TWO BALL TOURNAMENT (TEAMS OF TWO)
4:15-5:15pm
Youth Center Gym. Ages 13 & over. Registration at 3:45pm; tournament begins at 4:15pm. Trophies awarded to winners and runners-up.
Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation Department
RISING STARS PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE
4:30-7:30pm
Stage. Performers age 17 years or younger will have the chance to display their talent, whether it be singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument or other.
LARRY NOEL 15K RACE AND 3K FUN RUN
5pm and 5:10pm
The DC Road Runners Club is conducting its annual Larry Noël Greenbelt 15K Race and 3K Fun Run. As in past years, the race will start on Northway at 5pm, and the Fun Run will start near the Youth Center at 5:10pm. Complete information and online registration are available at http://www.dcroadrunners.org/sign-up/greenbelt.
Sponsored by DC Road Runners
THE ORIGINAL MOONLIGHTERS
8-11pm
Stage. Known as DC’s #1 Motown and variety dance band, the “Original” Moonlighters perform a mix of jazz, rhythm and blues, 1940s big-band swing standards, 1950s rock ‘n’ roll, and a whole lot more.
Monday, September 4, 2017
GREENBELT MUSEUM EXHIBITION
9am-5:30pm
Community Center, Rm. 110. The Knowing Hands That Carve This Stone: The New Deal Art of Lenore Thomas Straus. FREE.
Sponsored by Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, Prince George’s County Councilmember for 4th District – Todd M. Turner, The Estate of Sue Hoya Sellars, City of Greenbelt, and the Friends of the Greenbelt Museum
62nd ANNUAL GREENBELT LABOR DAY PARADE
10am-Noon
A special feature of this year’s parade will be the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. And as usual, the parade will entertain you with a variety of groups, demonstrating our community spirit and accentuating our city’s diverse cultural background. There will be bands, fire trucks, color guard, numerous community organizations and more. The Grand Marshal is Greenbelt’s Outstanding Citizen. Parade Route: Down Crescent Rd. from Greenhill to Southway. Parade is marshaled by the Prince George’s County Emergency Radio Association (PGCERA) with assistance from the Prince George’s County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PG-ARES) and the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society.
CARNIVAL AND BOOTHS
11am-6pm
Midway. Rides by Sherwood Amusements. Games, food, sale and information booths organized by Greenbelt organizations. Booths constructed and wired by Greenbelt Public Works Department. Ride tickets sold by volunteers from the Eleanor Roosevelt High School National Honor Society. No charge for entertainment, shows, or events unless noted.
TOURS OF THE GREENBELT MUSEUM HOUSE
11:30am-1pm
10-B Crescent Rd. Immediately following the parade, stop by the Museum house for a quick tour. The Greenbelt Museum’s historic home has been restored and furnished with objects from the period 1937-1952. Also have a sneak peek at 10-A Crescent, and give us your input on the space which will become a visitor and education center. FREE.
LUNCHEON ON THE LAWN
Noon-2pm
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.
CRAFT FAIR
Noon-6pm
Roosevelt Center. Visit with local artists as they display their handmade crafts.
FACE PAINTING FUNDRAISER
Noon-6pm
Various locations throughout the festival.
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
12:30-1:30pm
Stage. Presentation of awards for the Art Show, Photo Show, Best Entry in each parade category and Best in Parade.
BRIGADOON – OLD GREENBELT THEATRE
1-3pm
In this 1954 musical starring Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse, two American tourists stumble upon Brigadoon, a mysterious Scottish village which appears for only one day every one hundred years. FREE.
Sponsored by the Roosevelt Center Merchants Association
YOUTH SCAVENGER HUNT (TEAMS OF 2)
1-3pm
Youth Center. Can you find them all? Team up with a friend and see if you can find all Greenbelt has to offer. Ages 15 & under. Registration begins at 12:45pm in front of the Youth Center entrance. Trophies awarded to winners and runners-up.
Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation Department
ART SHOW AND PHOTO SHOW
1-4pm
Community Center. See displays of art and photographs by local artists of all ages.
(Exhibitors pick up their items at 4pm.)
ART EXHIBITION
1-4pm
Community Center Art Gallery, Room 112.
Sponsored by Greenbelt Recreation Department
JOHNNY SEATON AND BAD BEHAVIOR
3-6pm
Stage. Johnny Seaton and Bad Behavior wow audiences with their performance of the music of Elvis Presley.
GREENBELT AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY PICNIC
3-7pm
After enjoying Labor Day Festival activities in Roosevelt Center, have fun at the Greenbelt American Legion Labor Day Family Picnic. Fun events will include children’s and adult activities: moon bounce, balloon animals, face painting, sack races, horseshoe tournament. Food choices will include hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, roast beef, potato salad, slaw, soft drinks and beer.
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For more information, please contact the Festival Committee.
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