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Green Community Festival

🌱 South Burlington Green Community Festival

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 11 AM - 3 PM
180 Market Street | Outside City Hall & the South Burlington Public Library

South Burlington’s Energy Festival is growing into the Green Community Festival - a fun, family-friendly day celebrating sustainability, energy, the environment, and the people working to build a greener community.

Come explore hands-on activities, connect with local organizations and community groups, enjoy live music, grab a bite, and get answers to your sustainability questions. Whether you’re curious about solar panels, home electrification, gardening, biking, energy efficiency, or simply want to enjoy a day outside with your neighbors, there’s something for everyone.

🌿 Come for the Festival - Stay for the Community

Live Music
Enjoy live performances throughout the afternoon, including:

  • 11 AM - 12 PM: Matt & Jodi Johnson and Friends

  • 12 - 1 PM: Linda Bassick

  • 1 - 3 PM: City Center Community Jazz Band 

Family Fun
Bring the kids for bounce-house fun and face painting from 12 - 2 PM.

Ask an Expert
Have a question about making your home or lifestyle more sustainable? Stop by and chat with local experts about solar panels, bike commuting, gardening, home electrification, and alternatives to electrical panel upgrades.

Explore & Learn
Connect with local committees, organizations, educators, and community partners working on energy, conservation, transportation, public art, gardening, climate, and more.

Community Yard Sale
Start your day at the Community Yard Sale behind City Hall, then head over to the festival to keep the fun going!

Food & More
Grab a bite, explore the event, and enjoy a day of community connection at City Center.

Come curious. Leave inspired. 🌱
Bring your questions, your neighbors, and your love for South Burlington!

VOLUNTEERS WE NEED YOU!!

Email: hello@sbcitycenter.org to sign up for a 2 hour volunteer shift (10:00 - 4:00) and let us know your availability! No special experience needed - just bring your community spirit!

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Welcome and direct visitors

  • Staff the SBEC, SBBPC, SBNRCC, or SB3C tables

  • Help with kids’ activities

  • Take event photos

  • Support the public art project

  • Bike valet

  • Traffic control

  • Stage and sound assistance

  • Bounce house support

  • Vendor setup, coordination, and breakdown

  • Help coordinate volunteers

  • Emcee

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