Greenfest Sustainable Living Festival 2026
Spend the day immersed in sustainability and green living!
Greenfest offers something for everyone:
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Engaging workshops and guided hikes throughout the event.
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Hands-on children’s activities led by BGGS educators.
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A vendor area featuring eco-friendly merchandise and informational booths from sustainable organizations/businesses.
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Live music from local Kentucky artist Jeri Katherine Howell.
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Local food and drink vendors.
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And more!
WORKSHOPS, VENDORS & MORE!
We're excited to announce this year's workshop presenters and vendors! More information will be added as we get closer to the event!
Introducing our live entertainment for the evening: Jeri Katherine Howell and Nat Colten!
Songwriter duo, Jeri Katherine Howell and Nat Colten, command performances with magnetic harmonies, raw claw hammer banjo, driving acoustic guitar, and contagious joy. Their original music centers a love of place, nature, and community—blending stories from around the world with sounds rooted in their Kentucky home. Explore their debut duo album Holding On (2021) and Jeri Katherine’s latest solo album Woman (2025) at jerikatherinehowell.com.
WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS
Green Cleaning Workshop | Carla Carter, County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Want to go green as you clean? Today, more people are seeking natural cleaning methods to reduce exposure to harsh chemicals. Discover the green way of cleaning for your home! https://franklin.mgcafe.uky.edu/
Beginner's Potato Flake Sourdough Class | Elizabeth Quijada, Sourdough Aficionado
Learn the basics of making and maintaining a potato flake sourdough starter in this beginner-friendly class. Participants will discover simple techniques for feeding, baking, and caring for their starter so they can enjoy fresh homemade bread at home. Pre-registration is required for this workshop: https://forms.gle/Pu22ZxaZ7iSq7B288
Bird Walk | Dan Patrick, President of the Central Kentucky Audubon Society
Let’s take a walk to explore the natural areas of Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary. We’ll look out for different bird species and discuss ways to make our landscapes more bird-friendly! https://centralkentuckyaudubon.org/
Tree Identification Hike | Seth Boyken, Research Assistant at the University of Kentucky
On this tree hike, we’ll identify the trees that make up the central hardwood forest at Buckley, including oaks, hickories, tulip poplars, and more, and learn what makes each one an important piece of this landscape. Come discover the trees that call Buckley home! https://forestry.mgcafe.uky.edu/
Interested in being a workshop presenter?
Do you have specific expertise on a sustainable topic? Fill out the application below to be a workshop presenter at Greenfest!
VENDORS & INFORMATION BOOTHS
Interested in being a vendor?
Secure your spot as a Greenfest vendor today and be part of a celebration of sustainability, creativity, and community!
EAT & DRINK LOCAL
Food and beverages available for purchase at Greenfest!
Farmcut Kitchen
Farmcut Kitchen offers the community a rotating farm fresh menu featuring locally raised meats and locally grown produce. They are a family owned business with a farm located right in Frankfort, KY.
Castle & Key Distillery
Castle & Key crafts their spirits with carefully selected grains and a unique barrel regimen to thoughtfully produce distinct spirits to their exacting standards. Stop by and try their small batch bourbon, whiskey, gins, and vodka.
Sunny Sips Drink Co.
Sunny Sips Drink Co. is a veteran-owned and operated beverage truck serving refreshing lemonades, limeades, and dirty sodas made to order. Stop by and enjoy one of their flavorful specialty drinks, perfect for cooling off while exploring Greenfest.
Happy Guys Concessions
Happy Guys Concessions serves up refreshing Italian ice in over 15 fruit-filled flavors. Their Italian ice is made with real fruit and sugar—and its dairy free, so if you’re lactose intolerant, this is for you! Cool off with one of their handcrafted frozen favorites while enjoying all that Greenfest has to offer.
KIDS ZONE
MADE POSSIBLE BY THE LUCAS PARSONS MEMORIAL FUND
We will have a children’s activity area for the kids! This is a great area for the future “green helpers” to learn more about sustainability, recycling, and the environment around them through crafts and other activities.
NOTE: Staff or volunteers managing the Kids Zone are not meant for general child care or supervision. Parents must be present with their children at the activities area at all times.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!
Sponsor & Support Greenfest!
We have sponsorship opportunities for any business/organization and any budget! For questions or to learn more, email Amy Sohner or call 859-266-1572 ext. 10.
GREENFEST PHOTO GALLERY
Check out photos from Greenfest 2023!
