Nevada City’s Earth Fest Continues to Expand

NEVADA CITY, Calif. April 12, 2024 – Celebrate Earth Month with the Earth Fest Street Fair on Sunday, April 21 from 11am-5pm in downtown Nevada City. Now in its third year, Earth Fest continues to grow with a sold-out vendor line-up and numerous new activities. The event aims to inform and inspire all who attend to learn about environmental issues, and to identify solutions to climate change in a family-friendly atmosphere.

The event will showcase 80 vendors including SYRCL, Sierra Streams Institute, Nevada County, the Tahoe National Forest, the California College of Ayurveda, and many more. Additionally, there will be retail and food vendors offering environmentally friendly goods and foods including a native plant sale, locally crafted clothing, solar, eco-wares, and more. The electric vehicle car show hosted by Nevada County Climate Action Now is one of the key attractions. Attendees can tour the vehicles and learn directly from the vehicle owners about their experiences.

A packed line-up will include numerous musical performances, featuring Artemis Arthur & The Band as the headliners. Artemis & The Band have been delivering electrifying, engaging performances since the group’s inception in 2021. With a playlist that includes a mix of compelling originals, alternative rock, 80’s and fresh pop covers, Artemis & The Band are a tour de force you won’t soon forget. In addition, Haute Trash will host a fashion show featuring designs made completely from upcycled trash.

Bring the kids! New this year, there will be an entire stage just for kids hosted by Fluffy Monkey. Plus, kid’s activities including, a bounce house, face painting, and a special juggling performance by Izzi Tooinsky aka “The Renewable Energy Ambassador.” Attendees can also try out rock climbing with the all-ages climbing wall.

Make a whole day out of it, by getting dinner from one of our sponsoring restaurants, Heartwood or Three Forks, and attending a special evening screening at the Nevada Theater presented by The Onyx Downtown of The Velvet Queen. This moving and gorgeously shot documentary follows nature photographer Vincent Munier and writer Sylvain Tesson through the Tibetan highlands as they attempt to photograph the ever-elusive snow leopard. Along the way, the two reflect on humankind’s place amongst the magnificent creatures and glorious landscapes they encounter.

Earth Fest is a zero/low-waste event. A unique feature of the event is the bio-digester demonstration unit provided by 3 Suns Farms, which turns waste into energy and nutrient-rich char. Attendees will be able to walk through the unit to see it in action and take-home char samples. Waste Management along with the event “Green Team” will be on site to provide recycling and composting services and education. Walk or ride your bike if you are able. Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop will be providing bike parking. Attendees are encouraged to bring reusable bottles, utensils, and bags to the event to prevent waste. Bring your old batteries and soft plastics – Nevada City Rotary will be providing bins for upcycling of plastic film, and Lithium-ion batteries.

Event Line-Up:

• All Day – Fluffy Monkey Kids Stage (NY Hotel Lot)
• 11:00am – Liam Hoddy & Rebekah Martino (Communal)
• 12:00pm – Lighthawk (City Hall)
• 12:40pm – Brandon Dannals (Communal)
• 1:00pm – Juggling with Izzi Tooinsky (NY Hotel Lot)
• 2:00pm – Haute Trash Fashion Show
• 2:00pm – Wolf Creek Anthem (Odd Fellows) Presented by the Wolf Creek Community Alliance
• 2:30pm – New Peace Choir (City Hall)
• 3:00pm – Artemis Arthur & The Band (Communal)
• 7:00pm The Velvet Queen Screening (Nevada Theater) Presented by The Onyx Downtown