Washington DC Green Festival 2008 November 8-9

Washington, DC Green Festival Celebrates What’s Working in our Communities

WASHINGTON, DC- In its 5th year, the Washington, DC Green Festival is coming back to town on November 8-9, 2008. Companies and speakers with expertise in all areas of the green economy will be showcasing their products and services at the Green Festival, hosted by two non-profit organizations, Co-op America and Global Exchange.

More than 150 exciting and inspirational speakers will address the Festival including acclaimed green architect William McDonough, Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman, journalist and social activist Barbara Ehrenreich, NY Times bestseller Marion Nestle, Hip Hop Caucus founder Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Co-op America executive director Alisa Gravitz, Earth Policy Institute's Lester Brown, environmental justice pioneer Majora Carter and many more.

The businesses exhibiting at the Green Festival include green technology, renewable energy, eco-fashion, green finance, green building, organic bodycare, and Fair Trade goods. The Festival will feature a Green Kid’s Zone with rain barrel making and Discovery Creek Children’s Museum’s Rolling Rainforest, where children of all ages can walk through a replica of a tropical rainforest. The Green Festival is also premiering its Green Teen Pavilion with hands on activities ranging from recycling old t-shirts into new bags to racing solar powered cars. Other attractions include Fair Trade Pavilion, Green Home Pavilion, Yoga Room, vegetarian Food Court, Organic Beer and Wine Garden, and a Green Film Festival.

Whether you’re looking to green your home, green your family, get energized, hear an inspiring speaker, or just find a great place to spend a weekend, the Green Festival is a perfect place to connect with your local community and go green or greener.

 November 8th, 10AM-7PM, November 9th, 11AM-6PM. $15 general admission weekend pass$10 weekend pass for seniors, students, bike riders, and union membersFREE admission for volunteers and children 18 and under Washington DC Convention CenterYellow Line Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Metro Station

801 Mount Vernon Place, NW

Washington, DC 20001

 The Green Festival is a celebration of what's working in our communities and a chance to explore the emerging green economy, one that is committed to social justice and environmental sustainability. 

For more information, tickets, and volunteer options, check our new website at www.greenfestivals.org. 

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