...Good For You. Great For The World.
by Michael Smith (Veshengro)
FORT COLLINS, CO: The 11th annual Sustainable Living Fair is a solution-driven, hands-on, family-oriented event designed to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about: renewable energy, alternative transportation, sustainable agriculture, green building, natural health, environmental & social responsibility, local economies and more.
The Sustainable Living Fair offers 250 exhibitors, 100 workshops, four diverse keynote speakers, hands-on demonstrations, Family Planet with a Natural Parenting Nook, Zen Zone, an alternative fuel vehicle showcase, food, live entertainment, and a beer garden. Fair attendees represent a full spectrum of people, from the novice recycler to the leaders on the cutting edge of sustainable living practices and renewable energy. Admission is only $8 per day and kids under 12 get in free.
The 11th annual Sustainable Living Fair will be held at a new, location at Legacy Park, 300 Woodlawn Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado on September 18th &: 19th. The best way to get to the fair is by riding your bike, taking the free bio-shuttles or walking. The fair coordinators have made it easy with several alternative transportation options for consideration. There is no on-site parking at the fair venue. Plenty of parking is available in the Old Town area. Visit the website for parking options, shuttle schedules and a complete listing of all the events and activities at the Fair www.SustainableLivingFair.org
Our attendees represent a full spectrum of people from the novice recycler, to the leaders in sustainable living practices and renewable energy. There's something for everyone who utilizes the Earth's natural resources.
Fair Hours & Admission
Fair is held at Legacy Park in Fort Collins, CO (300 Woodlawn Drive)
Saturday, September 18th: 10am – 6pm
Sunday, September 19th: 10am - 5pm
One-day Pass: $8, Weekend Pass: $16
Kids under 12 FREE
Purchase tickets at the gate
Keynote Speakers
Each year the Sustainable Living Fair features dynamic Keynote Speakers on the main stage. Over the years we have heard inspiring words from speakers like Woody Harrelson, Ed Begley Jr., Amy Goodman, Frances Moore Lappé, Gary Erickson (founder of Cliff Bar), Nick Forester (host of Etown), Yvon Chouinard (founder of Patagonia), and many others.
Saturday, September 18th at 12:00pm
- Jeff Mapes, Author of Pedaling Revolution
Saturday, September 18th at 2:00pm
- Heather C. Flores, Author of Food Not Lawns
Sunday, September 19th 12:00pm
- Andrew Harvey, Founder of Institute for Sacred Activism
Sunday, September 19th 2:00pm
- Doug Fine, Author of Farewell My Subaru
Zero Waste Goal
In 2009 we sent ONLY 250 lbs. of waste to the landfill after a 2-day event attended by 12,000 people.
The Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association is a non-profit organization committed to educating people and communities in the Rocky Mountain region to make healthy, sustainable choices since 2003.
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