35th annual Wilmington Earth Day Festival happening Saturday

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Earth Day Alliance will be hosting the 35th annual Wilmington Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 26th.

According to a press release,  this year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet™.” More than 50 environmentally-minded exhibitors and vendors will be there.

There will be live music, dancing on the lawn, food trucks, and a Kids’ EcoZone for children.

One lucky raffle prize winner will go home with a Hurricane Kayak donated by Great Outdoor Provision Co. There will be recycling and composting stations to help this be a zero-waste event.

Enjoy live entertainment provided by Au Naturales, Tercel, and Righteous Roots. The Rapping Red Oak will lead the children’s Nature Brigade Parade at 1:30 p.m. and perform children’s songs.

Performance schedule:

12:00–1:30p.m. Au Naturales – Americana and “old school” rock

1:30–2:00p.m. Rapping Red Oak and the children’s Nature Brigade Parade

2:00–3:30p.m. Tercel – Indie rock

3:30–4:00p.m. Community Drummers and Dancers

4:00–5:30p.m. Righteous Roots – Reggae

The festival will be held at Long Leaf Park, 314 Pine Grove Drive. Parking is free at the park and at the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center at 2222 South College Road. The event is free to attend.

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