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Greenfest Philly 2015: 10th Anniversary Returns 9/13

Want to join the BEST and BIGGEST sustainability fair in the Philly area?

With over 100 exhibitors, Greenfest Philly is the largest environmental festival. Learn about living sustainably while having fun! The 10th annual Greenfest Philly will return on Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 10am to 4pm in the historic Headhouse Square. The best part? Greenfest Philly is FREE!

Greenfest Philly 2015

This event has something for everyone: shopping for local green wares, great food, live music, live demonstrations, kid-friendly activities, and more. Best part? The festival is free to attend!

We’re excited to announce that Green Philly is the official blog of Greenfest Philly, so expect full coverage of the events from us on social media and the blog.

Highlights of 2015 Greenfest Philly include:

Beer Garden
Food: Sample delicious, healthy, local and organic food from popular food trucks and local eateries like Farm Truck, Kung Fu Hoagies, Little Baby’s & more.
Kinetic Sculpture: Using an old surrey-style bicycle as its platform, the CUSP team at The Franklin Institute fabricated this unique performance art-piece on-site and will be demonstrating it at events throughout the spring.
Purchase one of a kind handmade art and crafts from eco-artisans
Win exciting prizes like a Trek bike from Philadelphia Insurance Companies to make commuting greener
Complimentary bike valet
Clean out your closets and bring your clothing, accessories, toys, books and more to the Philly Swap at Greenfest Philly.
Recycling and Trash Dash game for free prizes for children and their parents.
Live music
More!

Festival “Green Cards” are also on sale at www.greenfestphilly.org for $35 that includes food and drink discounts, a free t-shirt, and eco-friendly swag.

As Clean Air Council Executive Director Joseph Otis Minott, Esq. stated,

“Greenfest is an important festival because we celebrate all things happening in our city to promote sustainability and we reaffirm our commitment to a positive future. It gives me an optimistic view to see these wonderful ideals in thousands of attendees, and I love to see the passion that Philadelphians have for our environment. Philadelphia has a lot to be proud of.”

If you go – Greenfest 2015

When: Sunday, September 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Where: Headhouse Square (2nd & South Streets)
More Info: Greenfest Philly Website

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.