SolarFest, New England’s most entertaining energy and music festival, connects people, the arts, ideas and technology to create a vibrant present and a sustainable future.

Last year, for our 25th anniversary, we pivoted to a virtual festival. Our second online SolarFest was a break from the routine, concentrating on creativity, with meaningful discussions in key areas that are driving our future.

Festival Music & Movies — through 7/31

• Music by Phil Henry, the Jim Gilmour Band, and Patchouli & Terra Guitarra
• Other Side of the Hill
• The Story of Plastic
• How to Let Go of the World and Love all the Things Climate Can’t Change

Saturday, July 24th

• Panel Discussion: Building a Permanent Home for SolarFest
• Workshop: Overcoming Barriers to Regenerative Farming
• Workshop: Net-Zero Building Options
• Panel Discussion: Missing the Carbon for the Trees:  The Role of Forest Carbon Offsets

Sunday, July 25th

• Panel Discussion: The Dynamic State of Energy Policy
• Workshop: Restoring Pollinators in Solar Fields
• Panel Discussion: Practical Experience from Solar Installers
• Workshop: Healthy Soils, Healthy Food, Healthy People

Since 1995, SolarFest connects people, the arts, ideas and technology, fostering partnerships and activism to create a vibrant present and a sustainable future.

“If there is any place that can lay claim to having started this revolution 20 years ago, it was Vermont and SolarFest.” — Bill McKibben, co-founder of 350.org