Thank you for attending the 45th annual Festival in the Park. Check back in 2010 for updated schedules. We hope to see you next year!

45th FESTIVAL IN THE PARK
ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP
CAROLINA CLOWNS STAGE 2009

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

6:00PM: MIX & MINGLE along with Mr. MARK’S KIDS SONGS
6:30PM: CLOWN GAMES
7:00PM: ERIC TREESE – MAGIC SHOW
7:30PM: CLOWN GAMES & SKITS
8:00PM: ZAK MAGIC SHOW
8:30PM: CLOWN AUTOGRAPHS


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

10:00AM:KIDS’ DAY - CHILDREN’S THEATER
1:00PM: CLOWN BREAK
5:00PM: MIX & MINGLE along with Mr. MARK’S KIDS SONGS
6:30PM: CLOWN GAMES & SKITS
7:00PM: ZAK’S MAGIC SHOW
7:30PM: CLOWN GAMES & SKITS
8:30PM: CLOWN AUTOGRAPHS


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

10:00AM-2:00PM: FACE PAINTING
11:30PM:  MUDRUNNER’S BAND
1:00PM:  Mr. Mark Kid’s Music
2:00PM:  CLOWNS MIX & MINGLE
3:00PM:  CLOWN GAMES
3:30PM:  SNICKLES’ SHOW
4:00PM:  CLOWN SKITS
4:30PM:  ZAK MAGIC SHOW
5:00PM:  CLOWN SKITS/SHOWS
6:00PM:  ERIC TREESE – MAGIC SHOW
6:30PM:  LOLLIPOP’S MAGIC
6:45PM:  CLOWN FASHION SHOW
7:00PM:  SPARKLE’S MAGIC SHOW
7:30PM:  ITSY BITSY DANCES
8:00PM:  CLOWN SHOW/SKITS
8:30PM:  CLOWN AUTOGRAPHS


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

1:00PM:  Mr. Mark Kid’s Music
2:00PM:  CLOWN GAMES
2:30PM:  ITSY BITSY DANCES
3:00PM:  CLOWN SHOWS/SKITS
4:00PM:  ZAK MAGIC SHOW 
4:30PM: CLOWN AUTOGRAPHS

GOOD-BYE TILL NEXT YEAR


THE STORY OF THE CAROLINA CLOWNS

CAROLINA CLOWNS INC. proudly celebrates 52 years of service in 2009 to Charlotte and surrounding communities.

In 1957, Earl Crawford Sr., Executive Secretary to the Carrousel Parade, approached Jack Pentes, a Charlotte artist and designer, looking for individuals who wanted to participate in the Carrousel Parade as clowns. Jack, who had been appearing as "Bobo" the clown on "Big Bill's Club House" on WBTV, and several others he recruited marched in that year's parade. From that group, CAROLINA CLOWNS was formed and Jack Pentes was elected the first president. Today 25 men and women continue that tradition, giving of their time and talent to bring joy and laughter to our churches, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and community functions. The membership ranges in age from the early twenties to the late eighties (you must be 18 to join) and come from diverse backgrounds including nurses, teachers, homemakers, and social workers. Each of our members share the mutual feeling of concern and desire to make others happy.

The organization is a charitable, nonsectarian, nonprofit group of volunteers coming together to put on grease paint, red noses, funny shoes and costumes and to unselfishly give of themselves. All four clown types are represented in the organization: Auguste, White Face, Character, and Hobo. Each clown develops his or her own character, costume, and make-up and is responsible for his or her own expenses, including travel to and from appearances. Individual clowns often attend educational seminars to learn how to create balloon animals, perform magic, face paint, and learn new skits.

You can spot CAROLINA CLOWNS around town at Festival in the Park, The Carrousel Parade, WBTV Blood Give-In, fundraisers for MS, MD, the March of Dimes, and at other local parades and community events in the Charlotte and surrounding area.

CAROLINA CLOWNS INC. gladly accepts tax-deductible donations to the organization to help defray expenses of postage, telephone service, printing of brochures (which are given out free of charge), insurance fees, costs of sound equipment, etc.

It is making a difference that has brought individuals together to continue the art of clowning through THE CAROLINA CLOWNS. All the members volunteer their own time solely for the purpose of sharing happiness, smiles, and laughter. Through this giving, the CAROLINA CLOWNS has touched many lives and that is what the organization is all about.


Festival in the Park * 1409 East Boulevard * Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: 704.338.1060
E-Mail: festival@FESTIVALinthePARK.org * Site by: EyeBenders