The festival has carnival rides, games, a petting zoo, photo show, art show, pet show, athletic tournaments, a 15K race, the Miss Greenbelt pageant and musical entertainment. The carnival midway, with rides, games and food will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sunday and noon to 6 p.m. Monday after the parade. There will be an art show and photo show open throughout the weekend.

Friday activities include opening ceremonies for the festival, a table tennis tournament open to anyone 12 years, an adult kickball game and co-ed softball game, and music from The Monster Band.

Saturday is Kids Day and is filled with plenty of activities for the younger set including races and games for crawlers up to 12 years old. A children's pet show will be held at 9:30 a.m. on the lawn of the Community Center with judging at 10 a.m. Other events include a horse shoes tournament and a slow-pitch softball tournament. There is also a talent show at 6 p.m.

Sunday events include an art show and photo show, the finals of the Miss Greenbelt pageant and music from Bruce Swaim Jazz, The Mary Shaver Band, The Legendary Orioles. The annual 15K foot race is at 5 p.m.

Monday brings the annual Greenbelt Labor Day Parade, which will run along Crescent Road with a viewing stand across from the municipal building. Audience favorites at the parade are the floats, bagpipes, fire trucks, color guards and community organizations. After the parade, music from The Fabulous Hubcaps begins at 2 p.m.

Free shuttle bus service will operate from Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt Armory, Greenbelt Elementary School and Green Ridge House to and from the festival.

No alcoholic beverages. Unlimited-rides Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. with wristbands that are available for $20 (2008 prices). "All you can ride" wristband vouchers are on sale at the Co-op until noon Aug. 29. Pay $10 for a voucher then redeem it for a $20 wristband at the festival. For a complete festival schedule, visit the listed Web site.