City of Kingston 10th Annual Earth Fair
May 11th, 2024 11am-5pm at TR Gallo Park
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The City of Kingston’s annual Earth Fair will be returning on May 11th, 2024, to TR Gallo Park. We are currently seeking out local exhibitors who prioritize green business practices to join us at this year’s event in celebrating sustainability within our community. To register as an exhibitor, you must fill out the Exhibitor Registration Form (click for form) and submit to [email protected] before May 1st, 2024.
This year we are partnering with Clearwater and the Hudson River Maritime Museum with support from Radio Kingston and Catskill Mountain Keeper, to bring a waterfront Earth Fair to TR Gallo Park. This year’s Earth Fair will include live music, food trucks, children’s games and activities, a free swap market, electric vehicle displays, green education, sponsored boat rides, and more.
As always, this is a FREE event! Hope to see you there!
PERFORMANCES:
Arm of the Sea Theater
Taina Asili
The B2's
Guy Davis
Emma's Revolution
Magpie
Piedmont Bluz Acoustic Duo
Pulso de Barro
The Riks
Sundub
A Celebration of Pete Seeger
Additional Performances
Native American Water Ceremony
Mid-Hudson Juggling Association
The Center for Creative Education's Community Drummers & Energy Dance Company
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RECYLING OPPORTUNITIES AT EARTH FAIR
This year we will have E-waste and Refrigerant Recycling Available Free of Charge!
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
As you switch out of the old and welcome the new, please remember to recycle your old electronics responsibly.
Examples of common electronic equipment that must be recycled:
- Computers (desktops, laptops, e-readers, tablets, etc.)
- Computer peripherals (mice, keyboards, monitors, printers, etc.)
- Small electronic equipment (DVR's, DVD players, MP3 players, video game consoles, etc.)
- Televisions
It is illegal to dispose these and other covered electronic equipment (CEE) in the trash under New York's electronic waste law.
To recycle electronics in Kingston, you can place them curbside for a $15 fee (paid before placing curbside) or drop them off at the Transfer Station for FREE. For the 2024 Earth Fair, you can bring them in for free. Find the list of acceptable and non-acceptable e-waste here.
White Goods/Refrigerants Collection
Many household refrigerators and freezers contain chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerant. Many window air-conditioning units and dehumidifiers contain hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerant. If released into the environment, these substances destroy the ozone layer, and become potent greenhouse gases. Because of this, refrigerants need to be carefully handled and disposed of by trained professionals.
The City of Kingston regularly accepts disposal of appliances, by appointment with the Department of Public Works for a fee of $25-$35.
As part of Earth Fair 2024, the City will be accepting appliances containing refrigerants for disposal for FREE. For Saturday May 11th only, Kingston residents can bring the following refrigerant containing appliances for safe disposal to TR Gallo Park for FREE:
Window air conditioners
Dehumidifiers
Refrigerators
Freezers
WARNING: Do not attempt to remove refrigerant or compressors yourself. Improperly handled refrigerant may result in physical harm. Only properly trained individuals using EPA-approved refrigerant recovery equipment should attempt to remove refrigerant from appliances. The City works with a properly trained refrigerant recovery recycler.
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Thank you to our
2024 Sponsors:
Sun Sponsor
Earth Sponsor
Water Sponsor
Wind Sponsor: Fruition Chocolate Works