From Sustainable Ballard
Thank you for coming to the 9th Annual Sustainable Ballard Festival, Sept. 30, 2012!
It was a smashing success and a beautiful day! We all enjoyed hoola-hooping to great music, a bustling kids area, freshly pressed cider, bike test-drives, all kinds of solar information and much more. The cafe on the Rapid Ride bus was a big success, as was Bubbleman and the new and improved food cart area.
The numbers:
- Highest Single-Day Attendance = 4664
- Most Exhibitors = 71
- Facebook Weekly Total Reach = 4444
- 72% of our waste was composted or recycled - we sent only 28% to landfill.
- Reporting that we know of: KEXP, MyBallard blog, Ballard News Tribune, KOMO News Radio, KING 5 TV
- Best Weather Ever!
Mark your calendars now for Sept. 29, 2013
Please Support our Festival Sponsors
We can't do it without them!!
Here's what some of our supporters had to say:
~"Thank you for the incredible Sunday that you organized for the community. It was perfect… all the way… great weather, great people and a great organization." - Marjorie, Moxie Nutrition
~"It was our privilege to have our first public tasting at such a wonderful festival. thank you from all of us!" - Jesse Lee, My Sweet 'Lil Cakes
~"Thank you so much for including Neighborcare in your event. We had a great time at Sustainable Ballard and were able to connect with community members interested in our Healthcare services and volunteer opportunities. Thank you for putting on such a successful festival!" - Grace, Neighborcare Health
~"had a great time! well put together and beyond informative ..thank you!" - Mike A, attendee
The Sustainable Ballard Festival is one of the highlights of the year for Ballard. Over the years, the festival has grown into an important showcase of our community’s efforts to promote sustainable ways of living. Each year, we celebrate our successes through engaging activities, how-to workshops, community building, art, music and creativity and old-fashioned family fun. Attendees learn together, get ideas and inspiration, make connections, and open their eyes and hearts to new possibilities for living more lightly on the earth.
Please browse our festival pages for information on volunteering, sponsoring, and festival speakers and schedules as they develop.
