Piedmont Earth Day Fair
Save the date: April 28, 2012
The 7th annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair will be held April 28, 2012 at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds from 10 am – 5 pm. Founded by PEA, the Piedmont Earth Day Fair is the Triad's largest Earth Day event, drawing crowds of 8,000+. Feedback from both exhibitors and visitors continues to be extremely positive. The Fair attracts huge crowds because it is a free, family-friendly event with lots to offer, including live music all day on a main stage, a variety of all-natural food options, hands-on demonstrations and children's activities. In addition, the Fair features over 100 exhibitors demonstrating the sustainable features of their products or services, highlighting local initiatives to protect our environment, and sharing their passion for sustainable solutions to modern day living.
Volunteer Opportunities
This event is entirely volunteer run by a team of 20-30 committed volunteers. Plus, we recruit an additional 80-100 volunteers the day of the event to ensure the Fair runs smoothly. For more information on volunteering to be on the planning team, visit our Volunteer page. To volunteer the day of the Fair, online sign-up begins in February. Thank you to all of our volunteers!
Sponsorship Opportunities
PEA is pleased to offer this event free to the community. The Fair is supported by a wide range of sponsors, including businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies and individuals. We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities. Visit our Sponsor page for more information.
Exhibitor Opportunities
PEA accepts exhibitors that are interested in educating members of our community about the choices they have to be more sustainable. If you offer a “green” product or service, promote an environmentally-related cause, or can educate the public on sustainable practices, the Earth Day Fair is a great place to exhibit. Booths are reserved on a first come, first served basis. REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN. We've sold out of spaces the last three years so register early. Visit our Exhibitor page for more information.
Be a Friend of the Fair
For just a little more than the cost of booth rental and membership you can become a Friend of the Fair Sponsor and receive these benefits:
- Sponsorship listing on our website
- An Earth Day Fair Sponsor “button” for your website
- Sponsorship window cling for your place of business
- A single 10’x10’ booth space with table and chairs
- A 1-year membership in PEA or one year extension of current membership
- Premium booth location based on your organization’s needs
- A listing in the PEA eco-directory, if qualified
Friend of the Fair sponsors pay just $250 (for-profit business) or $150 (non-profit, gov't or farm). Please note that there is an additional charge for (optional) electricity or a second adjacent booth space. Individuals can be Friends of the Fair too!
What’s it all about?
COMING SOON, DETAILS FOR 2012
Last year, the Piedmont Earth Day Fair featured:
- Over 120 exhibits offering a wide range of environmental topics, sustainable solutions, and local initiatives
- The Green Scene Investigation children’s program for ages 4-12, including a scavenger hunt, crafts, games and activities [click here for details]
- Children’s entertainment, throughout the day on a special stage, provided by Monkey Hooper.
- Twenty minute in-depth demonstrations on a variety of interesting and informative topics [click here for the schedule]
- Live music all day on the main stage featuring an eclectic mix ranging from acoustic rock and bluegrass, to soul and Latin [click here for the schedule of performers]
- Delicious all-natural food and drinks for sale from local eateries who care about the planet [click here for details]
- Used electronic equipment drop off for recycling, compliments of Goodwill -- drive up and drop off
- Paper document drop-off for shredding and recycling, compliments of the Better Business Bureau -- drive up and drop off
Zero Waste Challenge
It is our goal to host a Fair for 10,000+ people and not send any waste to the landfill. Help us offer a completely Zero Waste event. Learn more here.
