Festival Hours Friday, May 1   6-10 PM Saturday, May 2   10 AM-10 PM Sunday, May 3   1-6 PM  Harmon Park Only Spring Folly is Kernersville's largest and most comprehensive music festival. Held annually the first full weekend of May the festival attracts 20,000-25,000 people to downtown Kernersville for a weekend of wholesome family entertainment. 2009 Marketing Opportunities This year’s Spring Folly will give area organizations an opportunity to demonstrate some of their programs. A performance area will be set up on North Main Street, providing a venue for gymnastic studios, dance studios, aerobics, karate and many other activities. Area groups may reserve an hour on Friday evening, 7-10 PM or Saturday, 10 AM – 10 PM, to do their demonstrations. Many of the time slots have already been reserved. For more information, contact Paula Speaks at the chamber office, 993-4521. - - - All of 2009 Pictures! - - -

In 1977, country artist and songwriter Ronnie McDowell captured lightning in a bottle when he co-wrote and recorded “The King Is Gone,” a moving tribute to Elvis that topped the country and pop charts and sold five million copies. Mike Curb, president of Curb Records, thinks that Ronnie may have done it again with his new song “Hey, Mr. Oilman.” The song, about the high cost of gasoline and what it is doing to the American heartland and its people, has struck an immediate chord with people across the nation and every day excitement about it continues to build. The single will appear on Ronnie’s upcoming Curb release CD, entitled Hey, Mr. Oilman.	The Dixie Cups hail from New Orleans and are best known for their hit song Chapel of Love.  The three girls who comprised the group were Barbara Ann Hawkins, her sister Rosa Lee Hawkins and their cousin Joan Marie Johnson. They were originally known as Little Miss and the Muffets. The group was renamed the Dixie Cups, and their version of Chapel Of Love was released in 1964 on Red Bird. It became a huge international hit, a million seller, and a solid number one record in the United States. The Dixie Cups added two more top forty hits in 1964, People Say and You Should Have Seen The Way He Looked At Me. When there was a pause in one of their recording sessions, the girls began a chanting song that they had learned in New Orleans called Iko Iko. It was a call-and-respond type of chant with some percussion in the background, and when they recorded it, it became their final top forty record, in the Spring of 1965.	Cindy Johnson of Stage 2 Ministries hails from Winston-Salem but has travelled the world providing God’s word through song, sharing the stage with such notable Christian groups as Jars of Clay, Mark Schultz, Andrew Peterson, Derek Webb and more.  She has produced four full length albums, Beyond the Obvious, No Longer Satisfied, As I Go and the Christmas Promise.  Cindy Johnson is an award winning composer who says, “God has grown me not only as a vocalist, but also as a songwriter and a guitarist.”  Bring the family.  Bring the youth group.  Join us at the Main Stage for a wonderful concert of hope and truth.
	Like most bands that fit the expectations of Country Club Functions, Private Parties,Fairs, Festivals and Corporate Events, U.B.U., THE BAND performs a wide variety of music for all age groups. In addition to this THE BAND proudly boast five very talented vocalists. U.B.U. incorporates top of the line choreography into it's shows and wardrobe consists of many costume changes in a single evening.

Quick Reference Guide to Spring Folly Activities

Kid's Zone (South Main Street) Sponsor - Forsyth Pediatrics of Kernersville & Oak Ridge Kernersville's Creative Kids - hands on crafts (Saturday only) " YMCA - younger children's games Lowe's Home Improvement Kid's Construction Zone - woodworking projects (Saturday only) Noah's Place Petting Zoo (Saturday only)	First Citizens Bank Parking Lot (South Main Street) Dunking booth/Kernersville Police Department Face painting and other children's activities - Kernersville Cares for Kids Kernersville Fire Department vehicles Climbing wall & football toss (Sunday afternoon only), operated by the US Army National Guard.	Harmon Park Stage entertainment (Friday-Sunday) Sponsor: Atlantic Scrap & Processing Midway Sponsor: Excel Imaging New entrance on Harmon Lane
Walk Down Memory Lane historic tour (Main & Cherry Streets) Sponsor - Pierce Jefferson Funeral Service Signage designating self-guided historic home tour	Teen Scene (West Mountain Street, between Main & Cherry Street) Sponsor - Shugart Enterprises Water Wars Sponsor: Moses Cone Family Medicine Craft show Karaoke (Friday & Saturday night, from 7-9 PM)	Outdoor Marketplace (East Mountain Street) Sponsor - Kernersville Living Magazine Commercial booths
Antique car show (town hall & Allegacy Federal Credit Union parking lots) Saturday only Sponsor - Vestal Pontiac Buick GMC Trucks	Main/Mountain Intersection Antique truck pointing to car show Sponsor sign	Air Adventures (town hall courtyard) Sponsor: Larry Whicker Motors Inflatables Kendall Johnson of Kendall Johnson Customs will have a bike and sign autographs Saturday, from 10 AM - 2 PM.
Main Stage Area (main public parking lot near Kernersville library) - Friday & Saturday Main Stage entertainment Sponsor - Harris Teeter Food court hosted by Kernersville Civic Clubs (Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions and Kernersville Running Club) Sponsor - Deere Hitachi Sponsor sign showing all sponsors	North Main Street Sports & Entertainment Zone Sponsor - Forsyth Medical Center Craft show, operated by Kernersville Arts & Craft Guild Pinewood Derby (Boy Scouts) Dutch Oven cooking display (Boy Scouts) Boy Scout tent city - model scout campsite (behind Nationwide Insurance; Boy Scouts) North Main Street performance area - exhibitions by community groups Sponsor - Highland Industries Basketball shooting contest, conducted by Kernersville Family YMCA Home run derby (next to The Factory), conducted by Kernersville Family YMCA Kernersville Idols contest - individuals to karaoke music; group contest Sponsor - Love That Music! Memories of Mayberry (replica car; Barney & Gomer character appearances) Friday only Demonstration of FIRST Robotics Team (Saturday only)	Offsite activities Korner's Folly Tours (Saturday only) Transportation mural on the depot grounds Sponsor - H&R Block

Spring Folly Past Groups

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The focal point of the street festival is music on two stages, but there is plenty else to do. Visit our youth and teen areas for "hands on" creative projects and challenging activities. Kid's really enjoy the rides and petting zoo while mom and dad enjoy the variety of musical, from bluegrass, country, Christian, beach and top 40 tunes. All of the concerts are free. Teens can't say "there is nothing to do" when they have options such as the climbing wall, sports contests and "water wars" water balloon area.

Tasty food is plentiful at Spring Folly. The Harris Teeter Main Stage area features a food court of choices that includes the traditional hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries and soft drinks, but also the Lexington-style barbecue the South is known for. Food area near the children's ride area satisfy the whole gamut of hearty appetites.

If you're into history, Saturday is ideal for a walk back in time. The antique car show features hundreds of mint-condition vintage cars, trucks and law enforcement vehicles. Even the oldest Spring Folly visitor can view antique bicycles that are "before their time." Korner's Folly, Kernersville's most famous tourist attraction, opens its doors for free tours. The entire historic district is featured in the free Spring Folly program guide. The guide provides a self-guided walking tour "down memory lane."

Just a few steps away from the music stages, do a little shopping at the Arts & Crafts show or our Commercial & Organizations vending area. Local and regional artisans will amaze you with unique creations. A stroll through the Commercial & Organization area provides an opportunity to show for the unique gift, explore special prices on all kinds of good an services, or to learn about the various organizations in our community.

Spring Folly is a weekend for Kernersville to shine. The entire community comes together to highlight what makes Kernersville special - friendly people. You'll find churches, non-profit organizations, civic clubs and community leaders all collaborating to put on a great event for you.

Spring Folly is "Fun For All, and All for Fun."