Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Greensboro Summer Solstice Festival?
We hold the festival on the Saturday closest to the actual date of the Summer Solstice.
The date for 2026: June 20, 2026.
Is there an entrance fee?
Yes, there is a $10 entry fee for adults and children 13 and over. 12 and under are free.
Cash and Credit Cards accepted. Unfortunately, our POS systems do not accept digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.)
What are the hours of the Festival?
2:00 pm-10:00 pm – We’ll have 2 stages of music, vendors and entertainment galore between 2:00 pm-8:00 pm. Food Vendors in Lindley Park are open until 10pm. From 9:00 pm-10:00 pm, feast your eyes on our Fire Show Finale!
For Festival updates
What if there is rain in the forecast?
This event will go on, Rain or Shine, unless there is threat of severe weather conditions that would lead to its cancellation or postponement for safety reasons. Please check our Facebook page for updates if there are storms in the forecast.
What time is the Drum Circle?
The Drum Circle is from 6:00-7:00 pm and will take place around the chimes in the Greensboro Arboretum.
Are pets allowed?
No. Due to heat and wildly-costumed, large crowds, pets are not allowed. We love our fur-friends and feel they are safer at home. For the comfort of all festival-goers, we also ask that you leave reptiles at home also.
Service Animals are permitted.
How do we get to the Festival/Where do we park?
The Festival is located in Lindley Park and the Greensboro Arboretum.
The Directions page has information and links to Google maps.
There is LIMITED parking available in a lot on the left as you enter Lindley Park entrance at 3212 Starmount Drive and along Ashland Drive. We highly recommend carpooling or using a service such as Uber or Lyft for convenience.
What can I bring?
You are welcome to bring a chair, blanket, water bottle, or a cooler with food. Please do not set up your chair or blanket directly in front of a vendor’s tent or between vendor tents.
What should I NOT bring?
Please do not bring a tent to set up. All festival tents are inspected by Greensboro Fire Department Marshals and are the only permitted tents. No outside alcohol allowed.
What is your policy on weapons, fake or real?
Swords and the like can be part of a costume, however, due to the large crowds and abundance of children, we ask that you not play fight with them. All weapons must be non-working and peace bonded. No functioning projectile weapons – including water pistols, silly-string guns, and ping-pong pistols. Bladed weapons must be cased or sheathed at all times. Any weapon used in an offensive manner may be confiscated or you will be asked to leave. Real firearms are NOT allowed.
Is the site handicap accessible?
Yes, the site is handicapped accessible, nearly all flat with minor dips and rises. Please note that the festival takes place in a park and arboretum and that the predominant surface is grass. There are paved paths that wind through the Arboretum side of the Festival. There are limited paths on the Lindley Park side of the Festival. If the weather has been very wet, it can be difficult to navigate in the grass.
Handicap parking is available in the first parking lot in Lindley Park at 3299 Starmount Drive. This lot fills up quickly though. We highly recommend arranging for drop off & pick up at the 2nd parking lot along Starmount Drive.
What type of dress is appropriate?
We highly encourage dress-up, but please keep it appropriate, as this is a family-friendly event!
Where can I find a performance schedule happening?
The performance schedule will be available through the Performers & Schedule tab after the schedule is finalized (usually a couple of weeks before the festival).
Is there alcohol at this event?
Yes, for age-appropriate adults, we have a selection of local craft beer, hard seltzer, THC seltzer, cider, wine and sangria for $7 a cup.
Do I need ID for the beer and wine tents?
Yes, you will need to provide ID in order to get a bracelet allowing you to purchase alcohol.
Are there ATMs available at the festival?
No, this year there will be no ATMs at the festival.
Where are the bathrooms located?
Lindley Park has restrooms near the fence for the ball fields and we’ve added additional portable restrooms next to them. There are also additional portable restrooms conveniently located in the Arboretum. Please see our site map for locations.
Lost and Found
A box for Lost and Found items is located at the Faerie Central tent near the bridge between Lindley Park and the Greensboro Arboretum. If a child is separated from their guardian, announcements will be made from all stages until they are reunited. After the festival, any items found or turned in that have not been picked up, will be kept for 60 days.
Please contact SummerSolsticeGSO@gmail.com to inquire.
How can I be a part of the Festival?
You can volunteer for a shift (or multiple shifts!), be a sponsor, or even make a donation that will go towards paying our performers and keeping this festival going!
Would You Like To Make A Donation To Keep The Magic Alive?
I am a musician/performance artist and I want to busk, does the Greensboro Summer Solstice allow that?
Yes! We love buskers and the energy and creativity they bring to the Summer Solstice. Due to the number of stages and layout of the Festival, we have to limit the number of buskers we have and will determine the area accepted buskers are allowed to set up, in order to make sure that your performance does not overlap with our scheduled performances.
QUESTIONS?
If you still have a question, please use this form to contact the Greensboro Summer Festival or call Susan Sassmann at 336-339-1828!
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