KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Rain or shine, EarthFest 2016 will be held on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the World’s Fair Park performance lawn in downtown Knoxville. There will be over 60 exhibitors and attractions, and as always, it’s a free, zero-waste event for the whole family, including your pets.
Over the past 17 years, EarthFest has become East Tennessee’s premier Earth Day event. And it’s not simply a celebration of the planet. From an interactive educational scavenger hunt and live music, to kid-friendly activities and a fuel-efficient car showcase, EarthFest has something for everyone.
Onsite events and activities will include:
- Live music on the stage:
- 11 a.m. How About Never
- 12:30 p.m. Deadbeat Scoundrels
- 2:15 p.m. 3 Mile Smile
- 4 p.m. Natty’s Common Root
- Educational scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes
- Youth area with free kids crafts
- Decorating rain barrels for Beardsley Farm
- Face painting
- Making bracelets out of upcycled materials
- Crafting vests out of recycled paper bags
- Making seed starters out of toilet paper tubes
- Turning t-shirts into reusable bags
- Using t-shirts to create dog toys
- Fuel-efficient car showcase organized by East Tennessee Clean Fuels
- Goodwill pop-up clothing shop
- Medic blood drive and organ donor sign up
- Free tree and shrub giveaway by the Town of Farragut Stormwater Matters and sustainability programs (Redbud, Beautyberry, American Elderberry, and Eastern Ninebark while supplies last)
- Reusable mason jar giveaway by the Tennessee Clean Water Network
- Energy efficient light bulb giveaway by KUB (while supplies last)
- Sterling Contracting will exhibit a Tiny Home demonstrating simplicity, sustainability and micro living
For more information, including a detailed list of sponsors, bands, onsite events and scavenger hunt prizes, visit www.knox-earthfest.org.
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