Frequently Asked Questions
Where/When is the Earth Week Eco-Fair this year?
This year's Eco-Fair is past
and it was a total blast!
We start to think of next year's fair
and whether we'll see green/blue hair.
We've seen some venues, near and far,
and though it's tough to come by car,
we're very happy to call home
C'ville Pavilion's funky dome.
We don't know yet the exact date,
and likely won't 'til it seems late.
But one thing's certain, I do say,
it'll be a weekend near Earth Day.
Earth Day is April 22nd of each year. This means that the Eco-Fair 2011 will be April 16th, 17th, 23rd or 24th.
What is the Earth Week Eco-Fair exactly?
The short version: live music, free stuff, fun and educational activities, local food, local beverages (soft and hard), and lots of concerned and compassionate friends!!!
The meat: The Earth Week Eco-Fair is a free event with the purpose of spreading knowledge about how to repair and conserve our environment, and celebrate the fact that there is a great deal happening on this front right now, and much more promise in the foreseeable future. There will be tables and booths with green-minded businesses, government organizations, conservationist societies, local food producers, natural health care practitioners, and more. There will be live music, speakers, children's activities, and more.
Is the Earth Day Fair a kid-friendly event?
Very definitely! We have several activities in the works which are geared toward children. These activities in the past have included face-painting, story-book reading, seed-planting, a Bike Rodeo and helmet giveaway, and more! We are working to bring you more activities for children this year.
Is the Earth Day Fair a pet-friendly event?
Alas, no. While we love our companion animals, the venue is not one that works with animals. We ask that our tablers and guests respect the restriction and leave their pets at home.
Where should I park my car?
(Answers 3 through 5 applied the last two years, as the venue for the event was the Charlottesville Pavilion. Assuming that it continues to be at the Charlottesville Pavilion, which we very much hope it will, these all apply.)A fine question, indeed. In order, this is what we recommend:
1) Walk or bike.
2) Carpool, and see the following items.
3) Ride a two-wheeled motor vehicle. Mopeds/scooters are easy to park anywhere, and the Market Street parking garage has free space available for motorcyclists.
4) Park in one of the garages or paid lots available near the mall. There is a paid garage right next to the Pavilion, with the entrance on Market Street. There is a paid garage with its entrance on 2nd Street between Water Street and South Street. There is a paid lot at Water and 2nd.
5) Free parking - there is a City lot that may be available that afternoon between 2nd and 1st Streets West, and Water and South Streets. There will also be some parking on the streets near the Mall. WATCH THE SIGNS! We don't want the City to have to print parking tickets.
I'm tabling. Where can I get a map of the field and/or my tabling assignment?
The map for last year (2009) is at http://www.earthweek.org/siteplan.pdf and is a large graphic file. It gives a good general idea of the layout of the fair. It will be similar, but different this year. We will have a bit more of the Mall for additional space, sponsors, and food. Tabling assignments will be worked up once registration is nearly complete.
What happens if it rains?
Mother Earth sometimes needs to move water around, up or down. Earth Day will happen rain or shine. There is an option extended to the tablers to either have their table set up under the Pavilion Canopy for weather protection, or out on the lawn/brick area. Under the canopy is free from weather concerns, but the sound will be something to contend with, as the bands will be playing during the Eco-Fair. This year the sound from the stage shouldn't be quite as intrusive as last year.
Have a question? Shoot your question to info@earthweek.org
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