Asheville Earth Day celebrates sustainability and optimism “I think what’s really cool about Earth Day is that it can provide this umbrella for all the nonprofits in Asheville to come together,” says Ben Colvin, development director for Wild South, the nonprofit host of Asheville Earth Day. That daylong outdoor festival returns to Lexington Avenue on […]
The Mountain Xpress booth of Asheville Earth Day includes a tree giveaway and a chance to register to win Merlefest tickets.
Earth Day means a variety of family-friendly outdoor festivals this weekend, but, as always, we bring you an eclectic lineup of budget-friendly events that also includes music, theatre and science.
The festival takes place Saturday, April 21 in downtown Asheville. Get in the Earth Day mood by uploading your photos. Six winning entries will be featured in Xpress and will win VIP passes to the festival. (Photo of the first Earth Day in 1970 from www.earthday.org.)
Spring has sprung, so enjoy it while you can! This weekend, we bring you outdoor festivals, live music, art openings and more, all reasonably priced and guaranteed to please. While you’re here, check out Clubland for a full schedule of weekend music.
