SolarFest 2019 Sunday, July 21st
Join us at Earth Sky Time, family owned organic community farm centrally located ( in Manchester Vermont for a day-long gathering of workshops and music, along with great food and conversations. The doors open at 10:00 am, with activities for the whole family until 10:00 PM. This SolarFest Celebration is another opportunity to gather, share ideas, and learn how to best confront the challenges of our time.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
Only $15 in advance ($20 at the door), and kids under 12 are FREE!
Featuring over 25 workshops, keynote speaker Dr. Edward Cameron, and musical performances by The Gaslight Tinkers, Chicago Afro Beat Project, Rio Mira, Freddi Shehadi & friends, Mowgli’s Bluegrass Trio, and much more.
The Gaslight Tinkers
Chicago Afro Beat Project
Rio Mira
Keynote: Edward Cameron
We’re busy organizing the schedule & hope you will be part of SolarFest’19 —
Contact us about becoming a volunteer, speaker, or send your Exhibitor & Sponsor Application Form
ADDITIONAL NEWS & EVENTS
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Solaris; the first-ever U.S. Coast Guard certified solar-powered commercial passenger boat in the country, sails the Hudson River.
Innovator, designer and builder David Borton spoke at SolarFest’18 about the latest breakthroughs in solar transportation.
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Sustainably sourced food, made with sustainably produced power
Vizavi, the solar-powered food cart operated by Julia Rhode, made its debut serving crepes, Popsicles, veggie burgers, and salads at the Bennington Farmer’s Market in Bennington. Rhode said she was inspired by a display at SolarFest in Manchester in 2016.
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Delivering Energy Kits to Puerto Rico and Beyond
When residents of Caguas, Puerto Rico found that power wouldn’t be restored to their city for nine months, SolarFest Boardmember Bill Laberge took action. Starting with a prototype kit in carry-on luggage, and training local cooperativas to install systems, Interviewed in the Manchester Journal, Laberge said, “This is being done on the grassroots level. We want to train people in Puerto Rico, or Danby, or wherever they are that they can actually do this. What we want to do is help them help themselves.
