North County’s longest-running environmental fair showcases ways to go green while saving money and having fun!
Day-long event features music, green cuisine, libations, children’s activities, money-saving product demonstrations, and tips for healthy, sustainable living.
Encinitas CA— EcoFest Encinitas, an annual one-day event dedicated to inspiring eco-sustainability, today announced this year’s event will take place on September 26, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cottonwood Creek Park located at 95 N Vulcan Ave. in Encinitas. EcoFest is North County’s longest-running environmental fair founded by local environmental activist Bob Nanninga and championed for years by activist Sandy Atkinson.
The fair will include environmental exhibits showcasing eco-friendly products, services and practices by the City of Encinitas, eco-friendly organizations, businesses, schools and individuals living in North County, San Diego. Hosted by the City of Encinitas, EcoFest is sponsored by San Diego Community Power, EDCO Waste and Recycling Services, San Diego Gas & Electric, The Balloon Council and the Leichtag Foundation.
EcoFest expects to attract approximately 1,500 attendees and host about 50 exhibitors and vendors, including local businesses, government agencies, and environmental organizations, including Surfrider, the local Rotary and EcoRotary clubs, the Sierra Club, the Leucadia, Encinitas and Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Associations, the Encinitas Library and others. The event features local businesses, interactive family activities, live music and organic food and drinks to help citizens live more sustainably.
“We are excited to welcome the local community to a day of fun-filled activities to encourage environmental awareness and inspire eco-friendly living to help save money and the planet,” said John Gjata, event chair, EcoFest. “We have a really exciting lineup and look forward to bringing the community together.”
Welcoming remarks will be offered by Encinitas Mayor Blakespear and renowned activist Eve Simmons. Eve Simmons is a decades-long environmental activist, keynote speaker, moderator, mentor, green blogger, former county fish & wildlife advisory commissioner, wildlife guide and photojournalist. She lectures throughout Southern California and has served as both a House and Senate liaison on climate.
Fun Activities for the Whole Family
This year, there will be electric cars including the new Volkswagen ID.4 and electric bike test rides, a bike rodeo, Master Gardeners and various children’s activities ranging from recycled art to interactive hula-hooping, creative bubbles with “The Bubble Man,” to Solana Center’s worm bins to an eco-scavenger hunt.
Food, Drinks & Live Music
There will be food from various food trucks, including vegan fysh tacos from SeaCo Catch and a Libations Lounge with craft beer from Pure Project, California Wild Ales, Duck Foot, Sierra Nevada, Strainge Brew kombucha and wine from Lazy Acres. There will also be Living Tea and Living Water available. In addition, 2021 award-winning singer-songwriter Lee Coulter and Yael and Vlad, Seepy Pearls and others will entertain attendees on the music stage.
Getting There & EcoFest Raffle
Those who walk, bike, carpool, or take public transportation to the event will be rewarded with a free raffle ticket to win one of over $1,000 in prizes. Attendees can also earn raffle tickets by completing the Ecoscavenger Hunt!
Call for Volunteers
Eco Ambassadors are needed to help on the day of the event. Volunteers may register by clicking on JOIN THE TEAM | EcoFest (ecofestencinitas.net)
About EcoFest
Founded in 2005, EcoFest is the longest-running environmental fair in North County, San Diego, founded by local environmental activist Bob Nanninga. The annual volunteer-run festival is a 501(c)3 nonprofit offering a free family-friendly one-day event featuring local green businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and schools. EcoFest is hosted by the City of Encinitas and sponsored by San Diego Community Power, EDCO Waste and Recycling Services, San Diego Gas & Electric, and the Leichtag Foundation. For more information, visit: www.EcoFestEncinitas.net