Save the Date
Saturday
April 24, 2027
10 am – 2:30 pm
Rain or shine
Festival doors open
10 am
All Species Parade
10:30 am
Looking Ahead to 2027
Earth Day Festival in Brunswick
Sustainable Practice presents a free, family-friendly community celebration of the Earth we share. Dress up as your favorite creature or come just as you are, but don't miss it!
Location
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School 44 McKeen Street Brunswick, Maine
Just a short walk from the Brunswick train station and the downtown Maine Street shopping district.
Celebration
- Have fun celebrating Earth with your community
- Meet people and make new friends
- Explore ways to protect our environment
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Why This Festival Matters
The Earth Day Festival in Brunswick brings people together for a welcoming, educational, and fun day of local action. Families, students, nonprofits, businesses, and local agencies connect around practical pathways to a sustainable future for all. The inaugural 2026 Festival showed how joyful that gathering can be.
Built for the whole community
The Festival is designed to be approachable, upbeat, and intergenerational, with activities for people who drop in briefly or stay all day.
Fun first, practical second
Visitors explore hands-on activities, talks, music, art, food, and practical ideas they can carry into everyday life all year long.
Free because the community supports it
Business sponsors and individual supporters help keep admission free for the public and for participating nonprofit and governmental organizations.
How the Festival Model Works
The Festival is presented by Sustainable Practice using a community-powered model that supports organizations bringing energy, learning, and fun to the day.
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Business sponsors and individual supporters fund the Festival
Sponsors and supporters make the event possible and free to attend.
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The public receives a free, family-friendly event
Festival-goers explore exhibits, activities, talks, music, food, and special happenings—all free.
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Participating organizations bring the excitement
Nonprofit and governmental organizations provide activities, exhibits, and educational experiences that make the Festival memorable.
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99% of any profits are shared back
If Festival revenues exceed expenses, 99% of profits are shared among qualifying participating organizations that provide activities and help promote the event.
More details about participating organizations and profit sharing are available on the Participate page.
What the 2026 Festival Felt Like
On April 25, 2026, the inaugural Festival filled the Harriet Beecher Stowe campus with costumes, music, exhibits, and neighbors connecting across indoor and outdoor spaces.
Family-friendly fun
The All Species Parade, scavenger hunt, art projects, and hands-on exhibits gave kids and adults plenty of ways to join in together.
Talks and local know-how
Organizations, businesses, and presenters shared practical ideas on sustainability, transportation, food, energy, habitat, and more.
Outdoor energy
Bike tune-ups, wheelbarrow races, garden activities, and volunteer-led nature hikes spilled across the school grounds.
Food, music, and connection
Food vendors, live entertainment, and a welcoming atmosphere made the day feel like a celebration—not just an information fair.
Looking Ahead to 2027
Plan on the same kind of free, family-friendly day: exhibits and talks, hands-on activities, outdoor fun, food, and music. Specific schedules and listings will firm up as planning continues. Organizations and performers can share interest on the Participate pages, including the All Species Parade and food vendors.
Sponsors Make It Free
Thank you to the sponsors and supporters who kept the 2026 Festival free and community-centered. Their partnership is what makes a public, no-admission Earth Day possible—and we invite businesses to help grow that tradition in 2027.
Meet the Organizers
Earth Day in Brunswick is presented by Sustainable Practice, a partnership between Fred Horch and Peggy Siegle. Kasey Lingley served as Festival Coordinator for the inaugural 2026 Festival.
Fred Horch
Sustainable Practice Principal
Fred is a longtime Brunswick organizer and former proprietor of F.W. Horch Sustainable Goods & Supplies. He leads Festival vision, community partnerships, and outreach through Sustainable Practice.
Peggy Siegle
Sustainable Practice Principal
Peggy helps shape the Festival's mission, educational focus, and community relationships. Her work centers on helping people connect environmental values with practical everyday action.
Questions and Answers
Is the Festival free?
Yes. Admission is free for the public. The event is designed to welcome families, students, and neighbors across the community.
What if it rains?
The Festival is planned as a rain-or-shine event, with activities arranged across indoor and outdoor spaces at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School.
When and where is the next Festival?
Saturday, April 24, 2027, 10 am to 2:30 pm, at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School, 44 McKeen Street, Brunswick. Watch this site and the newsletter for schedule details as they are announced.
Who presents the Festival?
Sustainable Practice presents the Festival. It is a Brunswick-based partnership between Fred Horch and Peggy Siegle.
How can I get involved for 2027?
Businesses can explore sponsorship, organizations can review participation information, and individuals can share volunteer interest. For announcements, join the newsletter.
Where is the 2026 archive?
Read the 2026 Festival recap, or use the Festival Program archive for schedules, exhibitor listings, and Getting There details.
Key Dates and Planning Updates
Monthly in-person planning meetings are open to the public on the second Saturday of each month, 1:00–2:30 pm.
October in-person and Zoom planning sessions are canceled due to unexpected travel plans. Fred will be checking email and welcomes messages with ideas to share at earthdaybrunswick@gmail.com. We anticipate returning to the regular schedule in November for both an in-person and a virtual (Zoom) planning session.
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, 1:00–2:30 pm Canceled due to unexpected travel plans
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:00–2:30 pm Seminar Room 206 (second floor), Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1:00–2:30 pm Seminar Room 206 (second floor), Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick
Zoom planning sessions follow on the Monday after each Saturday meeting, 6:00–7:00 pm. Join links will be added when available.
- Monday, October 12, 2026, 6:00–7:00 pm Canceled due to unexpected travel plans
- Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:00–7:00 pm Zoom — link coming soon
- Monday, December 14, 2026, 6:00–7:00 pm Zoom — link coming soon
Get Involved for 2027
Help shape the next Festival. Choose the path that matches your role, organization, or type of contribution.
Sponsor
Support the 2027 Festival, connect your business with the community, and help keep the event free.
2027 Sponsorship InfoParticipate
Learn how nonprofit and governmental organizations can bring activities, exhibits, and hands-on experiences.
Participation InformationVolunteer
Share interest in helping with outreach, setup, hospitality, activities, photography, and other roles.
Volunteer InterestFood Vendors
Food trucks and carts can review requirements and indicate interest as planning opens.
Food Vendor InformationStay In Touch
Questions about the Festival, accessibility, or getting involved? Reach out anytime. For 2027 planning news, join the newsletter and watch for site updates.
Email: earthdaybrunswick@gmail.com
Helpful links: Contact & newsletter · 2026 Recap · 2026 Program archive
