The Living Green Fest

Event Details

Providing education and resources for protecting and preserving our natural environment has been the goal of the Carolina Green Fair for the past nine years. This fall, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is expanding the event to include health and wellness programming and providing the event a new, more all-encompassing name. The Living Green Fest is scheduled for Sept. 18 at James Island County Park.

The Living Green Fest will feature the same programs and activities as in the past, but with the addition of resources to help Lowcountry residents and visitors live a healthier and happier lifestyle.

“Healthy lifestyles and living green go hand in hand,” said Allison Foster, CCPRC’s fitness and wellness program manager.

To do this, the Living Green Fest will feature more health and wellness information and activities for the whole family, including a variety of additional vendors and experts, plus activities on site including stand up paddleboarding fitness programs, mountain biking and more. Also debuting at this year’s festival will be a “sand bag workout.” Kids will help repurpose household items to create sand bag weights, which will then be used during a free on-site fitness program.

Each year, the festival features a variety of environmentally friendly vendors, educators, activities, artisans, demos, entertainment and much more, all with the mission to educate and encourage attendees to use sustainable products, services, and technologies. A family-friendly event, the fair also offers the popular KidZone and Eco-Carnival areas, which are packed with games and activities to entertain and educate little ones.

For the third year, grant winners for the Green Community Stewardship Project will be showcased at the festival. The project, which is funded by Bosch, provides up to $5,000 needed for youth-led environmental projects that improve local schools. There is still time to apply for the grant and there is a total of $15,000 up for grabs. The deadline for entry is June 15 and potential applicants can email [email protected] for more information and registration.

This year’s Living Green Fest takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at James Island County Park on Sunday, Sept. 18. Admission to the event is free with $2 per person regular park entry fee, or free for Charleston County Parks’ Gold Pass members.

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