KINGSTON- Officials in the City of Kingston have begun plans for the tenth annual Earth Fair at T.R. Gallo Park on Saturday, May 11th. The event is free, open to the public, and will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature food, music, eco-friendly vendors, and activities for the whole family.
The Earth Fair is hosted in partnership with Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, The Hudson River Maritime Museum, Radio Kingston, Live Well Kingston, Climate Smart Kingston, Catskill Mountain Keeper, and New Yorkers for Clean Power.
“We are proud to return the City of Kingston’s tenth annual Earth Fair to the waterfront this year,” said Kingston Mayor Steve Nobel. “We are also excited to offer a rain location so we won’t be rained out! The Earth Fair will move to the Hutton Brickyards pavilion should there be a forecast for inclement weather.”
The Earth Fair will feature a Native American Water Ceremony, live performances by the Center for Creative Education’s Community Drummers and Energy Dance Company, the Mid-Hudson Juggling Association, and the Arm of the Sea Theater. There will be several musical performances as well.
There will also be kid’s activities and games, face painting, a solar-powered merry-go-round, free Solaris boat rides, Clearwater tours, and local food vendors.
Finally, the city will be collecting electronic waste such as computers and televisions and offering refrigerants collection including free disposal of old refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, or air conditioners and attendees are also encouraged to bring gently used closed or household items for the Earth Day Exchange.
