Attendees found a way for sustainability to feel tangible, local and social at Green Philly’s 3rd annual EcoFair.

EcoFair returned to Cherry Street Pier on Saturday with a simple idea: sustainability is accessible, local, and actually fun.

At a time when the political climate can often feel overwhelming and climate policies are under pressure, EcoFair offered something different: tangible ways for people to take action while building community around shared values. For example, you can invest your finances to align with your values with Green Century and power your homes with renewable energy with Solar States. Or, continue your education with Temple University’s Master’s in Sustainability. (And these businesses all happened to be Silver Sponsors.)

More than just a marketplace, EcoFair brought together neighbors, local businesses, nonprofits, artists, and community groups working toward a greener Philadelphia. Throughout the afternoon, attendees recycled old batteries with Eforce Recycling and t-shirts through Stitch and Destroy, repaired clothing, screenprinted reused apparel with the Hope Symbol, tuned up their bikes, met rescue cats, and connected with organizations making a difference across the region.

Visitors could kick off the afternoon with a fitness class led by Alex Brazinski, browse athletic apparel by Fit To Live, or discover sustainable swaps with Rays Reusables, which is announcing a new drop-off program soon.

The event highlighted how sustainability is already happening across Philadelphia through small businesses, grassroots organizations, creative reuse, education, mobility, food systems, and collective action. Families explored snakes and toads through the Kids Discovery Zone, attendees discovered local sustainable brands, and residents met organizations that drive change through important environmental actions easy to participate in.

For Green Philly, EcoFair reflects the heart of our mission: connecting people with the ideas, organizations, and ways to shape a more sustainable future for the region. In a time when billionaires encourage us to be on our own, sustainable change happens when communities come together.

And if EcoFair proved anything, it’s that Philadelphians are hungry for opportunities that make sustainability feel hopeful, collaborative, and practical.

Thanks to the organizations that supported our third annual EcoFair in 2026:

Scenes from the 3rd annual EcoFair

Photos by Beaumonde Originals

array(2) {
  [0]=>
  object(WP_Term)#12167 (10) {
    ["term_id"]=>
    int(4220)
    ["name"]=>
    string(7) "EcoFair"
    ["slug"]=>
    string(7) "ecofair"
    ["term_group"]=>
    int(0)
    ["term_taxonomy_id"]=>
    int(4228)
    ["taxonomy"]=>
    string(8) "post_tag"
    ["description"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["parent"]=>
    int(0)
    ["count"]=>
    int(4)
    ["filter"]=>
    string(3) "raw"
  }
  [1]=>
  object(WP_Term)#12157 (10) {
    ["term_id"]=>
    int(3626)
    ["name"]=>
    string(19) "Green Philly Events"
    ["slug"]=>
    string(19) "green-philly-events"
    ["term_group"]=>
    int(0)
    ["term_taxonomy_id"]=>
    int(3634)
    ["taxonomy"]=>
    string(8) "post_tag"
    ["description"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["parent"]=>
    int(0)
    ["count"]=>
    int(25)
    ["filter"]=>
    string(3) "raw"
  }
}

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. View all posts by Julie Hancher