Organic Islands Newsletter April

Live Green. Buy Local. We'll show you how!

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Festival & Sustainability Expo News

Local... sustainable... two of my favourite words! by Kevin via Organic Islands Fan page on Facebook

Become a fan and enter to win $50 gift basket of organic, direct fair trade coffee and dried fruit from Level Ground Trading! Thanks to Rocky Mountain Soap Company for their $50 gift basket given out to fans in Feb and March.

Festival Director and Founder

This year marks the 6th Annual Festival & Sustainability Expo, and we are off to an exciting start in a challenging time! The need to support our local community has been on my mind over the past few months as the effects of the economic climate are being felt close to home. I'm grateful we’ve have new first-time exhibitors signing up with almost 60% of spaces booked, sponsors coming on board and volunteers eager to help in all kinds of ways. Visit the Green Scene Blog where I’ll be sharing some of the exciting discoveries I make as I plan the festival read more on blog

Yours for a sustainable, organic future, Deb Morse

p.s. The festival has been nominated for an Eco Star Award! Find out more.

Come and visit Organic Islands at upcoming community events – you could WIN 4 FREE ADULT TICKETS to the festival. We'll be at Green Drinks on April 13 at Spinnakers, 5 to 7 pm. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to find out about Earth Day plans and prizes.

Who's coming to the festival?

Apples to Oranges Consulting, BC Sustainable Energy Association, Ecoeverything, Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse, Tricia’s Epicure. Check out the Exhibitors List

Important Dates

April 27th - Social Media Workshop for Exhibitors. Sign up now!

For only $49 past, current and would be exhibitors will learn how to use or improve their use of social media tools, track results and leverage the festival's publicity campaign in a 3 hour workshop with social media expert Chris Burdge of B-West Interactive. Includes: 1 hour follow up consult, Free blog article, Twitter, Facebook posts on Organic Islands channels.

May 1st - Exhibit Deadline for 2009 rates. After May 1st add 10%.

You're invited to apply for an exhibit space to showcase healthy and sustainable products and services to 5,000 prequalified attendees. Exhibit spaces start at $100 up to $1,400 depending on type and location ... Check out the Exhibit Rates

Ongoing to July 1st -- Volunteer Recruitment. Find out more.

Featured Exhibitor

Energy Alternatives Solar Powers the Festival

EA specializes in the design, sale, installation and maintenance of electrical power systems which harness energy primarily from sunshine, wind and water. Owner Kevin Pegg believes its important that we use this opportunity at the festival to educate people on energy. Our Solar Power station will provide energy in the Village for the main stage and vendors and in the Children’s Village. The station will show the net energy being used by those hooked up to the station, as well as the amount of power coming in from the sun.

For news about other green events on the Islands, check out the The Green Diary: http://www.earthfuture.com/greendiary

Festival Media Partners

www.organicislands.ca

Dates & Venue

July 10 & 11
2010

I brought a few friends with me to the festival who weren't environmentally savvy and they learned a lot. I see changes in their households already.
Visitor feedback three weeks post festival