The Birthplace of Earth Day Celebrates Innovation and Green Energy Again this Weekend

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - It started in 1970 after a massive oil spill in the coastal waters and now the Earth Day Festival takes place again for two days in Santa Barbara.

It will remind the public of the environmental challenges on earth today and many forward-thinking solutions ahead.

The Community Environmental Council and CarpEvents have organized events and food for thousands of people in Alameda Park Saturday 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sundy 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

This year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet.

The event will have a kids corner, a special stage for the youth who attend, a quiet space for parents and activities planned by a group of dads.

There will also be a large Green Car Show and ebikes available to check out and test drive. In some cases there will be special offers for those attending this event.

There will be no gas powered generators on site and the site will be solar powered.

There will be numerous booths and exhibits set up by environmentally focused groups and non-profits from throughout the area. Those who are looking for information or to join up with an organization can get a wide range of them at this festival.

On stage performers will include, The Doublewide Kings, Spencer the Gardener, The Caverns, Cornerstone and False Puppet.

(More details, photos and video will be added later today)