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 (CEC) 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.

 Sean McArthur is the CEC Climate Projects Manager and says, " the theme this year is 'Our Power, Our Planet.' I think in general, with environmental movements or any kind of movement, you need more than just one person's voice. But if we all stand together, we take collective action, we're able to do more mountains."

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.

"This is the 25th year anniversary of the Green Car Show. It's one of the longest running the green car shows in the country, which is fantastic," said McArthur.

Olivia Sorgman, CarpEvents Manager said, " If you're shopping for a car and you're trying to figure out what to get this is a great opportunity because we have all of the different car brands here."

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.

Sorgman said, "So it is one stop shop for everybody, and we select our vendors specifically so that they are a part of, you know, aligning with our mission. "

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

For those riding a bike, there will be a bike valet section.

For more information go to : Earth Day 2026