April is Earth Month, and Earth Day is coming up on Wednesday, April 22. The Twin City knows a thing or two about environmentalism — it’s home to the largest Earth Day celebration in NC.
Piedmont Environmental Alliance will host the annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 18 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds (569 Fairgrounds Blvd.). Here’s what to know if you’re planning to join the springtime tradition.
It’s happening rain or shine
April showers can’t stop this event. Exhibitors, vendors, and live performances will take place outside as planned unless severe weather forecasted for all or most of the day; in that case, it will relocate to inside the Fairgrounds Event Center. The fair kicks off at 10 a.m. and will go until 4 p.m.
It’s free
Getting into the fair is free, and so is parking — just be sure to turn right at Gate 7 to park in the Midway Lot.
You can also bike to the fair; get cycling-specific directions, whether you’re coming from the east or west.
It’s family-friendly
Two Kid Zones will be set up to keep young children entertained, and interactive activities like yoga + nature crafts will take place throughout the day.
For those 21+, Foothills Brewing will have a beer tent conveniently located near the picnic area. It’ll be right next to a lemonade and popcorn stand.
It’s educational
Creative reuse, electric vehicle ownership, and green home cleaning are just a few topics you can learn about during the fair. You can also hear local high school and college students debate both sides of environmental issues throughout the day.