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NarroWay's 30th Birthday Festival

Three hours. The whole property. And a lot going on.
We're opening the entire NarroWay property for the grand finale of our 30th Birthday Week — with animals, live music, food trucks, local makers, performances, games and more.
FREE ADMISSION
Sunday, September 20, 2pm-5pm
This is BIG
Sunday, Sept. 202pm–5pm
FREE AdmissionNo ticket required
NarroWay Theatre3327 Hwy. 51, Fort Mill, SC
Family-FriendlyOutdoor festival
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We're filling the grounds with the sights, sounds and experiences that make NarroWay unlike anywhere else. Bring the kids. Bring the grandparents. Bring your camera.
Admission is completely FREE

All Across the Grounds

You never know what you'll find around the corner

Animal ParadeArabian HorsesCamelsAnimal ExperiencesLive ConcertsAerial ArtistsSnake ExperiencesInflatable GamesFood TrucksLocal ArtisansFace PaintingCrafts & GamesStage CombatHeritage Experience
SHOP LOCAL

Local Artisans

Local artisans and small businesses will fill the festival with handmade goods, gifts, art and treats.
Handmade jewelry
Crocheted plushies
Sweet breads, muffins & cookies
Cupcakes, cake pops & mini cakes
Artisan breads & scones
Chocolates, brownies & fudge
Pottery
Candles & wax melts
Boutique children's clothing
Kids' crafting kits
Stained glass art
Quilts & table pieces
Hand-turned wood pieces
Vintage spoon rings
Air plant terrariums
Homemade soaps & teas
Herbal oils
Men's natural bath & beard products
Trucker hat & tote bag bar
Fairy hair service
Hand-sewn crafts
Paintings & scrapbooks
Refinished furniture
Resin arts
lady shopping for handmade crafts
Browse while you eat, listen and explore. You may leave with something you didn't know you needed.
MAKE MEMORIES

Don't Miss the Animal Parade

Arabian horses, camels and other four-legged NarroWay cast members make their way right through the crowd.
Find a good spot along the route. Get the camera ready as NarroWay's 4-legged stars pass through in their colorful regalia. And don't be surprised if your front-row experience gets a little closer than you expected.
TWO PARADE TIMES
2:15pm | 4pm
COME HUNGRY

Food Trucks and Festival Treats

Make lunch late, dinner early or simply spend three hours sampling your way around the property.
French fries in front of a food truck
BRING THE FAMILY

Inflatables and Activities for Kids

There's plenty for the kids to do, too! Jump into the inflatables, get your face painted, and enjoy other kid-friendly activities.
kids playing in inflatables
COME EXPLORE
Pick a direction. There's something happening.
vocalist Okie Dickson

Live Music

Tap your toes and clap your hands to live music from some of the finest vocalists in the Carolinas. NarroWay soloists fill the festival grounds with original NarroWay music, favorite songs from productions through the years, and plenty of reasons to stop, listen and sing along.
Live Performances
aerial artist on silk

Demonstrations

Ever wonder "how do they do that?" Step inside the NarroWay Theatre for free demonstrations by aerial artists or take part in a stage combat experience. Catch a student performance outside and learn more about NarroWay's education department.
Aerial Arts • Stage Combat • Student Performances
aerial artist on silk

Live Animals

Head to the barn for an up-close animal experiences and even feed your favorite 4-legged star some hay. Like reptiles? The snake experience takes place throughout the afternoon in Illuminate Studio.
Meet and Feed • Animal Parade • Snake Experience
CALLING ALL NARROWAY ALUMNI
Get in the Picture — Literally
Former and current cast members are invited back for 30th-anniversary photos throughout the afternoon.
3:15pm · 1996–2000 Cast
3:45pm · 2000–2010 Cast
4:00pm · 2010–2020 Cast
5:00pm · 2020–Present Cast
FREE ADMISSION

Festival Schedule

There's always more than one thing happening. Pick what sounds good, then keep exploring.
All afternoon: Food trucks, artisans, inflatables, face painting, Heritage Experience and more

2pm

2:15–2:30 Animal Parade
2:30–3:15 Animal Experience
2:30–2:50 NarroWay Soloists Mini Concert
2:30–2:45 Snake Experience (Illuminate Studio)
2:55–3:05 NarroWay Education Performance

3pm

3:00-3:15 Snake Experience (Illuminate Studio)
3:15 NarroWay Cast photo 1996-2000
3:15-3:35 NarroWay Soloists Mini Concert
3:30-3:45 Stage Combat Demo and Mini Lesson (NarroWay Theatre)
3:35–3:45 NarroWay Education Performance
3:34-4:00 Aerial Demo and Mini Lesson (NarroWay Theatre)
3:45 NarroWay Cast photo 2000-2010
3:45-4:00 Snake Experience (Illuminate Studio)

4pm

4:00 NarroWay Cast photo 2010-2020
4:00-4:15 Animal Parade
4:15-5:00 Animal Experience
4:15-4:35 NarroWay Soloists Mini Concert
4:30-4:45 Snake Experience (Illuminate Studio)
4:30-4:45 Stage Combat Mini Lesson (NarroWay Theatre)
4:40-5:00 30-Year NarroWay Sing-Along
4:45-5:00 Aerial Performance and Mini Lesson (NarroWay Theatre)
5:00 NarroWay Cast photo 2020-present
5:00 Birthday Finale
Make a Sunday Afternoon of It
No ticket. No reservation. Just come.
Come for the animal parade. Stay for the music. Grab something from a food truck. Browse the vendors. Let the kids play, create and explore.
The Grand Finale of NarroWay's 30th Birthday Week
Thirty years gives us a lot to celebrate
We're putting it all over the property.
Come celebrate with us.
The NarroWay Campus • 3327 Hwy. 51 • Fort Mill, SC 29715