EarthFest returns to Balboa Park for Earth Day

EarthFest returns to Balboa Park for Earth Day

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The biggest Earth Day celebration in San Diego returns to Balboa Park next Saturday.

EarthFest is set to feature more than a hundred sustainable food, product and service vendors in addition to dozens of environmental, conservation and animal rescue groups, according to a release Friday by festival organizers.

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Last year, the event attracted approximately 10,000 attendees. This year’s festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Presidents Way Lawn in Balboa Park.

The lineup of entertainment includes cooking and lifestyle demonstrations focused on preparing plant-based foods and ways to be environmentally conscious consumers.

In addition, there will be a food court with more than 50 food and beverage vendors offering different cuisines from around the world.

EarthFest will also have merchandise from local vendors for sale, all made from recycled or sustainable sources, according to event organizers.

The festival is free and open to the public.

Watch the video above to see footage from last year’s event.

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