What to Expect at EarthFest Expo 2026

The 12th Annual EarthFest Expo is a free, family-friendly event filled with interactive experiences, learning opportunities, and community connection.

📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Saint Mary’s University – Rochester Campus (Cascade Meadow)

Event Highlights

• 35+ Exhibitors
• NEW Reuse Marketplace
• Food Trucks & Live Music
• EV & E-Bike Showcase
• Fix-It Clinic
• Guided Wetland Bird Tours
• Native Plant Sales
• Classes & Education
• Kids Activities & Games

Classes & Learning Opportunities

• DIY Rain Barrels 
• Backyard Pollinator Planting
• 4-Season Foraging
• Water Sustainability

Sample Schedule

Morning

• 9:30 – Bird Tour & Site Tour
• 9:30 – DIY Rain Barrels and Backyard Pollinator Planting Classes Begin
• 10:00 – Fix-It Clinic & Live Music Start
• 10:30 – Keynote Speakers

Afternoon

• 12:30 – Bird Tour & Site Tour
• 12:30 – 4-Season Foraging and Water Sustainability Classes Begin
• 1:00 – Fix-It Clinic Ends
• 2:00 – Live Music Ends

Whether you’re looking to learn something new, explore local resources, or enjoy a day outdoors, EarthFest has something for everyone