Greensboro Summer Solstice Festival 2024

The Greensboro Summer Solstice Festival began in 2005 as a group of creatives who came together to celebrate and promote the diversity of our community, the beauty of nature, and the power of the feminine spirit. Today, the festival is proud to host 5000+ attendees that represent a beautiful array of ages, colors, abilities and characters.

Bazaar: Lindley Park hosts a market place bustling with artists, makers & merchants from 2-8 pm. Beautiful wares and valuable services from local entrepreneurs and established businesses are creatively showcased with a musical backdrop and myriad of culinary choices. Cross the bridge into the Greensboro Arboretum to enjoy more market vendors in a serene setting featuring talented artists. On both sides of the bridge, the area’s most talented body artists are on hand so that you can wear a little bit of the festival home

Entertainment: Two stages, presenting six hours of diverse musical and dance performances, enchant and connect the crowd. Meander over to the Butterfly Garden to be mesmerized by mermaids. Gifted buskers interact with people throughout the festival, delighting the young and the ageless.

Drum Circle: Led by seasoned drummer, Sandy Blocker, the 1 hour drum circle takes the heightened energy from the preceding Parasol Parade and brings it to a crescendo that leaves participants giddy. This full participation rhythmic experience welcomes both drummers and dancers.

Fire Finale: Our celebration of the longest day of the year culminates in the 9 pm Fire Finale, showcasing our dazzling LED hoopers and awe-inspiring fire spinners . . . a perfect ending to any enchanting festival.

Entrance Fee: In order to help us sustain Greensboro’s vibrant local music scene and talented dancers, there will be a $10 admission fee per adult that goes towards payment of these artists. Children 12 and under are FREE.

So, Come out to see all the magic! Vendors, performers and the beauty of Nature at the Arboretum. Fire and other performances at 9pm. Come be entertained & get a photo with me and get a glitter tattoo from Candace!

Host or Publisher East Coast Giants Stiltwalkers