Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

In 2024, we are aligning with the Earth Day Network’s theme of PLANET VS PLASTICS. This theme calls to advocate for widespread awareness on the health risks of plastics, rapidly phasing out single use plastics and pushing for a strong UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution by the end of 2024.

Join us for the 2024 Environmental Hero Award on Sunday at 12:00PM honoring Alejandra Warren.

Alejandra Warren co-founded Plastic Free Future, a California-based nonprofit committed to the reduction and elimination of plastic pollution through promoting reusable alternatives, with a focus on outreach to underserved and systemically-excluded communities. Alejandra is also an NGO delegate to the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution. She has dedicated her life to making an impact on climate change and her work lights the way for communities everywhere.

2024 Festival Zones

2024 Bike Valet
Pedal into bicycle paradise! Get free bike valet parking and learn about MOVE Santa Barbara County’s efforts to create bike-friendly pathways for all.

Eco-Marketplace
Featuring eco-friendly goods and services, including home goods and healthy living, clothing and accessories, sustainable home energy products and services.

Food & Drink at the Festival

Food Court
The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Food Court features the best farm-to-table climate-friendly fare in the region. Offering vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, animal protein sourced from regenerative ranches, and lots of locally grown ingredients, there are options for every type of eater. Come hungry and ready to savor the incredible bounty of our food system. Look for food system highlights at each booth.

Beer & Wine Garden
Situated adjacent to the Main Stage, the Beer & Wine Garden is the perfect place to meet up with friends and chill. Enjoy live music and local beer, wine, and libations. Must be 21 years or older to gain entry.

Green Car Show
An annual showcase and test-drive event featuring the largest collection of clean vehicles and new mobility solutions in California’s Central Coast.

The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival’s Green Car Show is an annual showcase and test-drive event featuring the largest collection of clean vehicles and new mobility solutions in California’s Central Coast. We provide unparalleled opportunities for meaningful interaction between attendees and the businesses building a cleaner transportation future, leading more residents to adopt cleaner transportation solutions.

Green Car Show Highlights

Test-drive event
Our annual Ride & Drive is the best way for attendees to experience the look, feel, and performance of the latest plug-in electric, hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles. Limited number of spaces available.

Static Clean Vehicle and Mobility displays
Take part in the largest showcase of clean vehicles and new mobility solutions between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Rebate and Incentives
Get the latest information about California state rebates, the Federal tax credit, and other incentives for clean car buyers.

Community Ambassadors
Talk one-on-one with community leaders who have made the transition to clean vehicles to learn how electric and fuel cell vehicles fit in their daily life.

Owners Corner
Meet other EV owners and find out what clean vehicle ownership is really like.

Homegrown Roots
learn about, taste and explore our local food movement, from the roots up

The Homegrown Roots zone features local farmers and food producers, food and beverage artisans, small business owners, and non-profit organizations working in the food system. This zone will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about our regional foodshed, connect with the folks who work so hard to cultivate it, and learn what they can do to support its vibrant future.

2024 Public Square
Connect with organizations doing good work and see how you can get involved, spend time with your elected officials and learn what government agencies are doing to help us all be more sustainable.

Entertainment at Earth Day

Two days of music, speakers, and family-friendly entertainment on three stages

2024 Main Stage Schedule

Sunday
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ENVIRONMENTAL HERO AWARD
1:15 p.m. -2:00 p.m. BOBBY, FINN AND DAVE
2:20 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. QUEENTIDE
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. THE VONETTES
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. RASTAN CAMPBELL
5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. CORNERSTONE

2024 Climate Action Stage Schedule

Sunday
12:00 p.m. Environmental Hero Award on Main Stage
1:00 p.m. Take Climate Action with CEC
-- Save Big on EV’s
-- Become a Climate Activist
-- EVs Para Todos
2:00 p.m. From Wish-Cycling to Recycling with Planet Protectors
3:00 p.m. Environmental Hero Talk with Kathi King & Alejandra Warren

2024 Kids Activities

Sunday
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Gardening with Learningden- Take Home Your Own Plant (workshop)
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Capoeira Sulda Bahla
12:30 p.m. -1:00 p.m. Karate Workshop with South Coast Karate (workshop)
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Kids Environmental Hero Awards
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Wand Making with Santa Barbara Charter School (workshop)
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dancing with Dragons
2:00 p.m. Make Your Own Eco Friendly Sensory Bin (workshop)
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Karate Workshop with South Coast Karate (workshop)
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Earth Dance Party with the Learningden for Kids