SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 25 - 26, 2026
Alameda Park, Santa Barbara
Saturday 11am - 8pm | Sunday 11am -7pm
Join us April 25-26th, 2026 at beautiful Alameda Park to celebrate the 56th Earth Day! It will be a weekend jam packed with music, a plant forward food court, eco friendly vendors, education, non-profits and the largest green car show on the west coast!
FESTIVAL ZONES
Green Car Show
Longest-running public Green Car Show in the U.S. features the latest in electric vehicle technology
Kids Corner
Kids’ activities and family-friendly performances throughout the festival
Music & Entertainment
Two days of live music and
performances on multiple stages.
Plant-Forward Food Court & Beer Garden
The best farm-to-table climate-friendly fare in the region.
Megan Birney Rudert
Clean Energy Access Advocate
Megan Birney Rudert, President & CEO of Unite to Light, leads a Santa Barbara–based nonprofit expanding access to clean, affordable solar energy in off-grid communities worldwide. Under her leadership, hundreds of thousands of solar lights and chargers have been distributed — reducing reliance on kerosene while improving health, safety, and opportunity. Her work enables students to study after dark, supports safer childbirth, and provides critical energy access in disaster zones.
Assemblymember Gregg Hart
Climate and Coastal Protection Leader
Assemblymember Gregg Hart represents California’s 37th Assembly District. Over more than three decades of public service, he has been a steadfast advocate for protecting California’s environment and coastline. He has passed legislation to plug idle oil wells faster, hold operators accountable, and require environmental review for aging coastal infrastructure — in addition to establishing the California Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program. Building on this work, Assemblymember Hart is organizing the inaugural California Ocean Summit in Santa Barbara to bring together global leaders in ocean stewardship and advance solutions.
The Santa Barbara Earth Day festival is one of the longest-running Earth Day celebrations in the country – and is believed to be one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast. Santa Barbara’s environmental reputation attracts national media, celebrity attention, and local crowds.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Get involved and help this legacy festival in its 56th year! Help with setup, tear down, beverage pouring, or selling merchandise! It takes a team of dedicated volunteers to keep this event thriving! Join the fun!
