Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
Highlights of the weekend include the annual Green Car Show, the largest collection of efficient and alternative fueled vehicles in Southern California, a free bike valet with complimentary bike tune-ups and secure all-day parking, a ‘Homegrown Roots Zone’ that connects attendees with local farmers, food and beverage artisans, two full days of music, and a beer and wine garden featuring local beer and wine. - Downtown Santa Barbara
History of Earth Day
On January 28th, 1969, a well drilled by Union Oil Platform A off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, blew out. More than three million gallons of oil spewed, killing over 10,000 seabirds, dolphins, seals, and sea lions. As a reaction to this natural disaster, activists were mobilized to create environmental regulation, environmental education, and Earth Day. - Wiki
Hence why Santa Barbara hosted the first Earth Day Festival and continues to lead the way.
Now in its 48th year, this year’s festival will take place April 21-22, 2018 at Alameda Park.
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