By: Follow South Jersey Staff
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The largest and longest running Earth Day Festival in South Jersey will be held at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) on Sunday, April 27, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The festival, now in its 33rd year, will feature environmental workshops, interactive activities, live entertainment, educational exhibits, and free family games that will provide hours of enjoyment for all ages, according to a press release from the county. More than 200 vendors, from local artisans to nonprofit organizations, will be on site to explore.
“Our annual festival truly has something for everyone,” ACUA President Matthew DeNafo, in the press release. “Guests can enjoy everything from a free workshop on creating recycled art to a hayride to the top of the landfill. Stop in, grab a bite from the many delicious food vendors, visit local organizations, and enjoy the outdoors on our favorite day of the year.”
The festival also provides a behind-the-scenes look into the essential work ACUA performs to support the community. Guests can take a hayride to the top of the landfill and catch a ride to the wastewater treatment facility in Atlantic City to see our operations and renewable energy projects up close.
Other activities include Touch-A-Truck with ACUA vehicles, recycled art display, bounce houses, games, interactive performances, a gem and minerals show, live music, a nature walk, a petting zoo, free workshops, and more.
Parking is available onsite or offsite with shuttle service from Airport Commerce Center located at 6550 Delilah Road. Ride-sharing is encouraged.
ACUA acknowledges the many community partners and sponsors that make this festival a success, including its platinum sponsors Atlantic City Electric, Nehmad Davis and Goldstein, New Jersey American Water and South Jersey Gas.
ACUA Environmental Park located at 6700 Delilah Road in Egg Harbor Township.
For more information and a list of scheduled activities visit www.acua.com/earthday.
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