When Is This Year’s Festival?
Friday, May 7, 2010, 9AM - 1PM.
Where is the Festival Held?
Austin's Zilker Park, in a large picnic area, across the parking lot from Zilker Hillside Theater, next to Barton Springs pool & bath house. Click here for a map.
What is the Mother Earth Day Festival?
This Festival is designed for environmental awareness and fun. We place a special emphasis on water conservation. Every activity is made to ensure that kids from 4-13 years of age have a great time and an interactive learning experience.
What will the students learn?
Habitat and water conservation, solar power, endangered and protected species and much more!
Kids having Fun! |
Flower Child. |
Is there a Rain Date?
Yes. It is the following Friday, May 14.
If it's "iffy" weather or overcast, we are on for the Fest. If it's raining in the morning, the event will be postponed until May 14.
Is there a fee or registration?
NO! The event is completely free and open to kids of all ages and all families are welcome. RSVP from school groups would be helpful.
Where do the School Buses unload and park?
- Unload buses in the parking lot between the Zilker
Hillside Theatre and the Barton Springs bath house. Fest Staff and
Safety Patrol staff will meet and help unload buses.
- Park school buses in the lot directly above the
Hillside Theater.
What should we bring?
- Blankets for sitting down on the grass
- Picnic baskets for lunch or a sack lunch
- Plenty of water and drinks
- SUNSCREEN! HATS! SHORTS! It's springtime in Austin
- Raingear if it's "iffy"
What should I wear?
It is going to be a nice warm spring day. Wear closed toed shoes for walking around, wear a hat, t-shirt and shorts. Be sure to check the weather before you come and dress accordingly.
Who runs the Festival?
The Festival is produced by Bill Oliver for Austin area schools and families, with funding from the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division and our many Sponsors and Volunteers.
Making Salamander Sock Puppets