The City of Hendersonville Environmental Sustainability Board encourages you to mark your calendars for April 22nd! The first-ever Hendo Earth Fest is taking place in downtown Hendersonville on Earth Day from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Local organizations and environmental champions will educate, entertain, and raise awareness of the need to protect our planet for future generations.

The festival is sponsored by the Hendersonville Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) in association with the Blue Ridge EV Club, Team ECCO, Conserving Carolina, Mountain True, Caregivers of Mother Earth, and Trinity Presbyterian Church.

What:   Hendo Earth Fest

When:  Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where: Main Street in Hendersonville between 4th and 6th Avenues and 5th Avenue between N. Wall Street and King Street

The ESB has coordinated exhibits that educate and inform residents and visitors about our natural environment in a fun, festive atmosphere.

The Aquarium and Shark Lab by Team ECCO exhibits located on the 500 block of Main Street will focus on education, enrichment, and exploration of the ocean world.

The ESB exhibits located on the 400 block will provide hands-on activities and demonstrations designed to educate, renew and expand action to protect our Western North Carolina environment and natural resources.

The Blue Ridge EV Club vehicles and exhibits on Fifth Avenue will highlight electric transportation and systems. 2023 is the year of the Electric Vehicle!

Come join your friends and neighbors to celebrate Earth Day at the very first Hendo Earth Fest!

Additional information on the event is available at www.hvlnc.gov/hendoearthfest