ROCHESTER ? MI Earth Day Fest will take place April 24-26 at the Rochester City Center and Municipal Park with upwards of 50,000 people coming to see the latest green products and services.
Honoring the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, the Fest is one of the planet’s largest and liveliest Earth Day celebrations. The festival offers a wide variety of exhibits, attractions and activities.
Special Events including a Kickoff Ceremony highlighted by
MI Green Hall of Fame Awards & My Green Schools Art Awards
Whole Foods is sponsoring a Kids Corner with rock wall climb, a straw bale maze, arts & crafts, and other fun activities.
?We?re rentoing 150 booths,? said Jeff Chynoweth, Director of Development. Green Team.?
Major sponsors include Whole Foods, Fox2 News, WNIC, WWJ.
New wrinkles this year include a 5 kilometer race through the city sponsored by Ra Ra, Rohester Area Recreational Authority. On Thursday the race was sanctioned by Pure Michigan.
Chynoweth said the Fest will have evening entertainment on the main stage with live music, and food provided by local merchants.
Also new this year will be a third stage just for speakers and educational programs. Details are getting coordinated by Cliff Schold, the education and outreach manager.
As in years past, admission and programs are free, thanks to these generous sponsors.
The three themes of the Earth Day Fest are:
SHOP
Dozens of green/wellness products, services & program exhibits
Displays of vehicles & renewable energy systems
Food & Farm areas with local & organic products & food service
LEARN
Presentations by experts and community leaders
Connect Cafe with non-commercial displays and roundtable discussions to promote networking and community-building
Wellness Programs and Services including free yoga, massage & health screenings
CELEBRATE
Dance, music & other entertainment
For more details, lick on MIGreenTeam.Com
