Honor Military at Fun Fourth Festival Freedom Run & Walk

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Aislinn Spain, Operations Assistant

administration@grassrootsproductionsltd.org         

336.274.4595

www.funfourthfestival.org

Facebook:  facebook.com/Fun4thGSO

Twitter: @Fun4thGSO

HONOR MILITARY AT FUN FOURTH FESTIVAL FREEDOM RUN & WALK

GREENSBORO, N.C. – March 31, 2015 - The 2015 Fun Fourth Festival Freedom Run and Walk will be held at 8 a.m., Saturday, June 27 in Downtown Greensboro.  Participants are invited to run or walk in honor of military personnel or veterans.  American flags, decorated strollers and patriotic costumes are also encouraged.

The Freedom Run and Walk, part of the Greensboro Race Series, includes three events:

• 10K Freedom Run (electronic timing)

Race starts 8:00 a.m.

Pre-registration $25; $30 day of race

Military discount or groups of 10+, $20 each

Cash prizes and commemorative awards.

• 2-Mile Red, White and Blue Fun Run and Walk

Race starts 8:10 a.m.

Competitive-Timed pre-registration $15; $18 day of race

Competitive-Timed military discount or groups of 10+, $12 each

Non-Competitive-Not Timed pre-registration $12; $15 day of race

Non-Competitive-Not-Timed military discount or groups of 10+, $10 each

Commemorative awards.

• Tot Trot

Race starts 9:15 a.m.

Free; no registration required

Souvenir awards for all participants.

T-shirts are guaranteed to those registered prior to June 11.  Day-of-race registration will be held from 6:30-7:30 a.m. at the Greensboro Marriott Downtown, 301 N. Greene St.  The Awards Ceremony will be staged at 9:15 a.m. in the same location.

Electronic timing with a digital clock and finish line services will be provided for the Freedom Run 10K and the Competitive 2-Mile Red, White and Blue Fun Run by On the Mark Sports.  A finish line photographer will be present. Pets are prohibited for safety reasons.

Applications and race details are available at www.funfourthfestival.org.   Online registration is available at www.runsignup.com.

The Freedom Run and Walk offers participants a way to honor military personnel and veterans and serves as a fundraiser for the Fun Fourth Festival. 

For more information about the Fun Fourth Festival, please visit www.funfourthfestival.org, www.facebook.com/Fun4thGSO, follow on Twitter @Fun4thGSO, or call 336.274.4595.

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Call for Crafters and Artisans for 2015 Fun Fourth Festival

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Aislinn Spain, Operations Assistant   

administration@grassrootsproductionsltd.org

336.274.4595

www.funfourthfestival.org

Facebook:  facebook.com/Fun4thGSO

Twitter: @Fun4thGSO

CALL FOR CRAFTERS AND ARTISANS FOR 2015 FUN FOURTH FESTIVAL

GREENSBORO, N.C. – March 17, 2015 - Organizers for this year’s Fun Fourth Festival in downtown Greensboro are accepting applications for crafters and skilled artisans for their Craftscene on Saturday, July 4.  More than 90,000 people are expected at this year’s street festival.

Craftscene offers three different vending opportunities.

·      Handmade Crafts: the sale of items made from start to finish by the applicant.

·      Commercial Crafts: the sale of items that the applicant designs, creates, or produces with assistance from others.

·      Service Crafts: the sale of face or hair painting; psychic readings; Henna tattoos; airbrushed tattoos; etc.

Design and artistic excellence are considered for paintings, graphics, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, photography and mixed media. Items must be acceptable for family viewing.

For Handmade Crafts only, $100 awards will be given in the Best of Show, Best Guilford County Artisan and Best Presentation/Display categories.  Awards of excellence are sponsored by VF Jeanswear.

Interested parties are required to submit an application for participation in the 2015 Fun Fourth Festival Craftscene. The application is available for download or online submission at www.funfourthfestival.org

The deadline for submitting Craftscene applications is June 1, 2015.  Please note that Marketplace and Food Vending are by invitation only.

For more information about the Fun Fourth Festival, please visit www.funfourthfestival.org, www.facebook.com/Fun4thGSO, follow on Twitter @Fun4thGSO, or call 336.274.4595.

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Save the Date for 2015 Fun Fourth Festival - Red, White & Cool!

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Aislinn Spain, Operations Assistant

administration@grassrootsproductionsltd.org

336.274.4595

www.funfourthfestival.org

Facebook:  facebook.com/Fun4thGSO

Twitter: @Fun4thGSO

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2015 FUN FOURTH FESTIVAL – Red, White & Cool!

GREENSBORO, N.C. – March 17, 2015 - Organizers of the 41^st annual Fun Fourth Festival invite you to celebrate a Red, White & Cool Fourth of July.  Stay cool at Fun 4^th with music, food, rides, beer and tons of patriotic fun.  The festival will be held in the Downtown Greensboro Historic District and Hamburger Square Park.

Enjoy a staycation this year with all of the Fun 4^th events, including the Freedom Run & Walk, the Kickoff Block Party, the Independence Day Parade and the Street Festival.  The finale event is the News & Record Pops Concert and the Gate City Fireworks Spectacular at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

For more information about the Fun Fourth Festival, volunteering, booth and crafters applications and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.funfourthfestival.org, www.facebook.com/Fun4thGSO, follow on Twitter @Fun4thGSO, or call 336.274.4595.

2015 Fun Fourth Festival Schedule

Saturday, June 27

8 a.m.

Fun Fourth Freedom Run and Walk, 10K and 2-mile Fun Run & Walk

Run or walk in honor of our dedicated military personnel & veterans. Deck yourself out in a patriotic costume and show off your American spirit!  Race number five of the Greensboro Race Series.

Headquarters/Start/Finish: Greensboro Marriott Downtown, 301 N. Greene St.

Day of Race Registration:  6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

Pre-registration and fees online: www.funfourthfestival.org

Friday, July 3

Kickoff Block Party

7 – 11 p.m.

Carolina Theatre parking lot, 310 S. Greene St.

Admission: $5

Bring your lawn chairs, dancing shoes and friends!

Free parking; no pets or coolers, please.

Saturday, July 4

Independence Day Parade at Fun Fourth Festival

9:30 a.m.

Parade route:  Begins at N. Greene & Bellemeade Street, travels south on Greene, west on Washington, disbands north on Eugene.

Admission: Free.

Featuring Fife and Drum Corps, baton twirlers, patriotic floats, classic cars and more!

Interested organizations, individuals and bands are invited to participate with completed Parade Application available at www.funfourthfestival.org

Free parking; no pets or coolers, please.

Saturday, July 4

Fun Fourth Street Festival

10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Greensboro Historic District and Hamburger Square Park

Admission: Free.

Features four stages of live music, fair food, beer, crafts, musket firings, heritage and children's activities.

Applications for Craftscene, Community Bazaar and Sales and Sampling at www.funfourthfestival.org

Free parking; no pets or coolers, please.

Saturday, July 4

News & Record Pops Concert and Gate City Fireworks Spectacular

7:30 – 10 p.m., Gates open 6 p.m.

White Oak Amphitheatre at Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Admission: Free.

Patriotic Pops by the Philharmonia of Greensboro, 7:30-8:50 p.m.

Independence Day Ceremonies, 8:50-9:20 p.m.

Gate City Fireworks Spectacular, 9:30-10 p.m.

Tailgating allowed in parking lots only.  Cushions or blankets welcome on lawn. No lawn chairs or outside food & beverages allowed in amphitheatre.

Parking free after 6 p.m.; no pets, please.  Rain date: Saturday, July 5.

Follow cancellation and weather delays via Twitter @Fun4thGSO

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