PRESS ADVISORY: Marshall University will be hosting the 3rd Annual Huntington Sustainability Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 20th in Huntington's Central City at The Wild Ramp and the Charles Holley Gazebo. This event is free and open to the public.
The Huntington Sustainability Fair project is a cooperative effort by Marshall University Sustainability Department, the Wild Ramp, Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area, the City of Huntington, the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, the Old Central City Association, Tour DePATH and many more, according to Eve Marcum-Atkinson, interim director for the university’s Sustainability Department.
“We encourage everyone to come learn, listen to live local music, and have fun. There will be a wide variety of participating organizations and groups offering workshops, hands-on demonstrations, and exhibits on sustainable issues,” Marcum-Atkinson said. “There will also be live music, artisans and family-friendly activities.”
Area crafts persons, artisans, farmers and growers, organizations, businesses and more are invited to participate in this event. The cost to set-up a booth is $20, which will go toward expenses for next year’s event.
To participate in the Huntington Sustainability Fair or if interested in volunteering, please visit www.HuntingtonSustainabilityFair.com. To make a tax deductible donation, please mail your check or money order to the Marshall University Sustainability Department, 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington WV 25755. Proceeds go to help fund Huntington's annual Sustainability Fair.
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WHO: Marshall University Sustainability Department, the Wild Ramp, Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area, the City of Huntington, Tour DePATH, OVEC, the Old Central City Association, and many more.
WHAT: 3rd Annual Huntington Sustainability Fair
WHEN: Saturday, May 20th, 10AM-4PM
WHERE: The Wild Ramp, 555 14th St W, Huntington, WV 25704