Note: this post is adapted from a Charlottesville City Press Release dated 4/3/26
The City of Charlottesville’s Office of Sustainability and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont are hosting ECO Fair 2026, a celebration of Earth Month on Saturday, April 18 from 9am to 1pm. With over 25 locally based organizations and vendors represented, this year’s Eco Fair aims to create a space for residents of all ages to learn from local environmental and sustainability experts and learn about ways they can get involved in preserving our shared natural resources.
The event will feature an impressive line-up of educational live demonstrations and “Lightning Talks” on a variety of topics related to water resources, waste diversion, tree care, home energy efficiency, and so much more! The event will also feature live performances, family friendly activities, and food vendors. For the full event schedule, click here.
This year’s celebration seeks to educate and empower attendees to take action! If you’d like to play a role in putting on this year’s event, community members can register to volunteer here.
Location
The Botanical Garden of the Piedmont is located at 950 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902, in the eastern section of McIntire Park near the John W. Warner Parkway.
Please note: There is limited on-site parking. Street parking and overflow parking is available at Charlottesville High School.
Rain Date
The rain date for this event will be Sunday, April 19 from noon-6pm.
