Earthfest

Earthfest: Creative Climate Solutions Showcase

April 18-19

This April marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Creatively United for the Planet is celebrating with a blossoming new relationship that will include an all-ages festival featuring world-class speakers and performers, as well as exhibits, workshops, interactive art displays, electric vehicles, food trucks, tours, Indigenous wisdom and more. 

Thanks to a new partnership with the Gail O'Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Series, Creatively United will be sharing in the launch of this series. The Legacy Series aims to encourage a transition to carbon neutrality by combining success stories with the the creative imagination of the performing arts.

The main festival will take place at the beautiful 69-acre Empress Acres farm, 2974 Haslam Rd., in the Cedar area (between Ladysmith and Nanaimo), Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th, from noon to 5 pm, where displays, workshops and concerts will be held. 

The Victoria Chamber Orchestra with violinist Nikki Chooi, Order of Canada recipient Ann Mortifee and guitarist Ed Henderson, and UN climate and water specialist Bob Sandford, are among our esteemed world class speakers and entertainers.

Prior to the festival, our festival partner Wildwood Ecoforest Institute, will host events from 10-11:30 am, both April 18+19th, at one of Vancouver Island's most stunning remaining old growth forests located at 2929 Crane Rd.

Admission is free, plus there are some ticketed events. 

Our website is being updated daily with new information about workshops, presenters and performers joining us, so be sure to check out our festival page at CreativelyUnited.org.