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Mother Earth News Fair

11 Apr 2015 - 12 Apr 2015

The MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR is a family-friendly sustainable living event that features 200 hands-on workshops and demonstrations from experts on real food, organic gardening, homesteading, renewable energy, green building and remodeling, DIY projects, small-scale livestock, green transportation, natural health, and related topics. Notable speakers include Joel Salatin, cheesemaker Claudia Lucero, market gardener Pam Dawling, and renewable energy expert Richard Freudenberger.

Also on the grounds: hands-on children’s projects; heritage-breed livestock; an alternative-fuel vehicle display; vendor, livestock and craft demonstrations; and local and organic food offerings.

Pre-order weekend wristband passes for $20. Passes will cost $30 at the gate. Children 17 and under get in free. The event offers a limited number of VIP lanyards. VIPs receive priority seating at workshops, catered meals and other perks.

Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
1301 Fanning Bridge Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
Dates: April 11-12, 2015
Times: Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

URL: http://www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com
Customer service phone: 800-234-3368
Email: customerservice@motherearthnews.com