Where: Fair Park, Dallas
When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 and Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What: A free and extensive exhibit and festival that will bring together 75,000 to celebrate sustainability in north Texas. More than 600 exhibitors will be on hand, covering 600,000 square feet at Dallas’ centrally located Fair Park. Central to the festival is the Eco Expo, and exhibitors will use their presence to promote their achievements as green leaders, and teach attendees how to take environmentally responsible action by better utilizing available resources, switching to eco-friendly products or joining their organizations.
In addition to the Eco Expo, attendees will have a number of educational entertainment options, which will include:
- Green Talk Speaker Series with topics including water, global warming and the future sustainability of North Texas
- Artfully Green Film Series
- Family Zone featuring Radio Disney and hands-on environmental activities
- University Row with over 20 universities and colleges
- Live music at the Band Shell featuring Amos Lee
- Home & Garden Workshop corner demonstrating composting, rainwater harvesting, and green money-saving tips
- Earth Yoga
- Picnic for the Planet: Help break the world’s record for the largest, simultaneous global picnic!
- DFW Truck Farm 5K Fun Run
- Live BMX shows
- Dallas Urban Debate Alliance environmental, student debates
- Dance Performances