Held
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10 AM to 3 PM
The 2026 event is complete
2026 Festival Archive
Earth Day Festival in Brunswick
Thank you for being part of the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick. This page now serves as a post-festival overview and reference for visitors, supporters, and partners.
Location
Harriet Beecher Stowe School
44 McKeen Street
Brunswick, Maine
Focus
- Celebrate community action
- Share practical sustainability ideas
- Build momentum for what comes next
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Why This Festival Matters
The 2026 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick brought people together for a welcoming, educational, and fun day of local action. It created space for families, students, nonprofits, businesses, and local agencies to connect around practical ways to protect our shared environment.
Built for the whole community
The 2026 Festival was designed to be approachable, upbeat, and intergenerational, with activities for people who dropped in briefly or stayed all day.
Fun first, practical second
Visitors explored hands-on activities, talks, music, art, food, and practical ideas they could carry into everyday life all year long.
Free because the community supports it
Business sponsors and individual supporters helped keep admission free for the public and for participating nonprofit and governmental organizations in 2026.
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
In 2026, business sponsors and individual supporters made the event possible and free to attend.
2
The public receives a free, family-friendly event
Festival-goers explored exhibits, activities, talks, music, food, and special happenings—all free.
3
Participating organizations bring the excitement
Nonprofit and governmental organizations provided activities, exhibits, and educational experiences that made the Festival memorable.
4
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 Visitors Experienced in 2026
The Festival combined celebration, local knowledge, and hands-on experiences across indoor and outdoor spaces at the school.
Family-friendly fun
Highlights included the All Species Parade, scavenger hunt, art projects, hands-on exhibits, and many ways for kids and adults to participate together.
Talks and local know-how
Visitors learned from organizations, businesses, and presenters working on sustainability, transportation, food systems, energy, habitat conservation, and more.
Outdoor activities
Outdoor stations included bike tune ups, wheelbarrow races, garden activities, and other hands-on experiences around the school grounds.
Volunteer-led nature hikes also departed from the Festival at 11:30 am.
Food, music, and community connection
Food vendors, live entertainment, and a welcoming atmosphere helped make the Festival a celebration, not just an information fair.
2026 archive resource
2026 Festival Program
The Festival is over, and many visitors still want to revisit schedules, listings, and planning details. The 2026 Program remains online as a public archive.
View 2026 Program2026 Sponsor Gallery
Thank you to the sponsors and supporters who helped keep the 2026 Festival free and community-centered.
Meet the Organizers
Earth Day in Brunswick is presented by Sustainable Practice, a partnership between Fred Horch and Peggy Siegle. Together with Festival Coordinator Kasey Lingley, they led planning and delivery for the 2026 Festival experience.
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.
Kasey Lingley
Festival Coordinator
Kasey brings more than 12 years of experience in marketing, social media, hospitality, vendor coordination, and live event operations. She helps translate the Festival's mission into a polished visitor experience online and on site.
Past contributors and acknowledgements
Kat Hand served as interim Festival Coordinator and helped guide logistics and process design. Ema Mareckova, whose internship was sponsored by United Way of Mid Coast Maine, supported digital engagement and social media.
Post-Festival Questions and Answers
Was the 2026 Festival free?
Yes. Admission was free for the public, and the event was designed to be welcoming to families, students, and neighbors across the community.
How did weather planning work?
The Festival was planned as a rain-or-shine event, with activities arranged across indoor and outdoor spaces at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School.
Where can I find the 2026 schedule and directions?
Use the Festival Program archive for the schedule, exhibitor listings, and Getting There details including transportation and accessibility notes.
Who presents the Festival?
Sustainable Practice presents the Festival. It is a Brunswick-based partnership between Fred Horch and Peggy Siegle.
How do I ask follow-up questions?
Use the Contact page or email earthdaybrunswick@gmail.com with accessibility, logistics, or general follow-up questions.
How can I stay involved for future festivals?
Businesses can express sponsorship interest, organizations can review participation information, and individuals can share volunteer interest. For upcoming announcements, watch site news and newsletter updates.
Future Updates and Key Dates
The 2026 Festival is complete. This section will be updated when future information sessions, planning milestones, and event timelines are announced. Check the news feed and newsletter for the earliest updates.
Stay Connected
Thank you for supporting the 2026 Festival. If you want to help shape future festivals, choose the path that matches your role, organization, or type of contribution.
Sponsor
Share interest in supporting future festivals, connecting your business with the community, and helping keep the event free.
Future Sponsorship InfoParticipate
Review how nonprofit and governmental organizations can bring activities, exhibits, and hands-on experiences to future events.
Participation InformationVolunteer
Share your interest in helping with outreach, setup, hospitality, activities, photography, and other roles in future years.
Volunteer InterestFood Vendors
Food trucks and carts can review requirements and indicate interest for future opportunities as planning opens.
Food Vendor InformationStay In Touch
The 2026 Festival has concluded, and we welcome follow-up questions. For future festival planning news, contact us and watch for newsletter and site updates.
Email: earthdaybrunswick@gmail.com
Helpful links: 2026 Festival Program archive · Getting There reference · Contact form