| Thursday, August 18 |
| 12:00 pm |
One Gallon ChallengeTM begins. Participants depart from the Hill in Plymouth, MA on a 111 mile trek to Boston GreenFest at Boston City Hall Plaza. |
| 3:30 pm |
One Gallon ChallengeTM arrives. Participants complete the 111 mile-trek to Boston and arrive at GreenFest on Boston City Hall Plaza. |
| 4:30 pm |
Festival Raffle is open for business. Buy tickets for $1 each and try your luck in our raffle. Purchase tickets throughout the festival until Saturday, August 20th at 7 pm when the raffle closes. Today's GRAND PRIZE winners will be announced at the end of evening concert.
Special tip: Keep an eye out for the Boston Metro on Friday, August 19th - the special insert has our Program Guide - show the paper to our welcome desk receptionists and receive a free raffle ticket! |
| 5:00-9:45 pm |
Kick-Off Concert at Boston City Hall Plaza, starting with a Native American Drum & Dance Ceremony. Check the Performance Schedule. Choose from many eco-friendly world cuisines available on the Plaza at the specialty EcoCafé and find a range of unique items at the EcoBazaar. Enjoy an amazing laser light show and fireworks! |
| 10:00pm - 1:30 am |
The EcoParty continues at the Hard Rock Café just a half block from Boston City Hall Plaza! Enjoy the evening with more of Boston GreenFest's terrific performers. Check the Performance Schedule. |
| Friday, August 19 |
| Noon-9:45pm |
Festival Raffle is open for business. Buy tickets for $1 each and try your luck in our raffle. Purchase tickets throughout the festival until Saturday, August 20th at 7 pm when the raffle closes. Today's GRAND PRIZE winners announced at the end of evening concert. Other prizes announced throughout the day.
Special tip: Keep an eye out for the Boston Metro on Friday, August 19th - the special insert has our Program Guide - show the paper to our welcome desk receptionists and receive a free raffle ticket! |
| 10 am-Noon |
Green Entrepreneur Small Business Forum in the EcoTent. Pre-registration is advised since seating is limited to 200. If you are running a small business or thinking of starting one, this event is for you! |
| 1:00 pm-3:00 pm |
Transportation Tomorrow Today! Transportation Forum in the Piemonte Room, 5th floor, Boston City Hall. Pre-registration is advised since seating is limited to 100. If you are involved in transportation planning or operations, or are interested in thinking creatively about the future of transit, please join us! |
| 2:30 pm-3:00 pm |
Metro Boston GreenBest Award Ceremony in the EcoTent. Come find out what company is the exemplary green organization at our event this year! Mayor Menino and the Editor-in-Chief of the Metro will be on site to present the award. |
| Noon-9:45pm |
Festival day. Performances on the Boston Metro Main Stage (North Stage) and EcoStage. |
| Noon-9:00pm |
Exhibitors and all activities:
EcoFashion Store: come take a look at eco-friendly clothes, shoes, jewelry and makeup. You can even try things on!
EcoGallery: Fabulous eco-art on exhibit and for sale made by local eco-artists.
Visit the EcoTimeTunnel
Speakers & Presentations
GreenFilmFest
If you haven’t seen Hope for Future, Dreamland, Hip Hop Rev and other movies to be selected, plan to be at one of the viewings.
One Gallon ChallengeTM: Come see the vehicles that drove 111 miles on 1 gallon of gasoline. Talk to their inventors about details.
EcoKids’ Section will be jam-packed with fun activities. Two big inflatables – the Adrenaline Rush obstacle course for kids 6+ and Underwater Sea Adventure for kids ages 2-6. Family stage with live performances. Fun with the New England Aquarium from 1-3 pm. EcoMan. EcoPoet DJ Seitu. Help make our Boston GreenFest Quilt! Check out the Robots!
Face painting. Hula hoops.
Performances on the EcoStage. |
| 5:00-9:45pm |
Concert on Main Stage (North Stage). Starting with Alexandra the Great's Amazing Recycle Escape - the Female Houdini. NOCHE LATINA - music and dance from different parts of the Spanish-speaking world. EcoSalsa Fashion Show with music by Jambalaya. Flamenco and Salsa Dancers. Choose from many eco-friendly world cuisines available on the Plaza at the specialty EcoCafé and find a range of unique items at the EcoBazaar. Amazing laser light show and fireworks! |
| 10:00pm - 1:30 am |
The EcoParty continues at the Hard Rock Café just a half block from Boston City Hall Plaza! Enjoy the evening with more of Boston GreenFest's terrific performers. Check the Performance Schedule. |
| Saturday, August 20 |
| 11:00am-9:00pm |
Festival Raffle is open for business. Buy tickets for $1 each and try your luck in our raffle. Purchase tickets throughout the festival until Saturday, August 20th at 7 pm when the raffle closes. Today's GRAND PRIZE winners announced at the end of evening concert. Other prizes announced throughout the day.
Special tip: Keep an eye out for the Boston Metro on Friday, August 19th - the special insert has our Program Guide - show the paper to our welcome desk receptionists and receive a free raffle ticket!
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| 10:00am-11:30pm |
Conversation with the City: Green Politics to Green Boston - Meet with our City Councilors at the EcoTent. Let's all pitch in and help green the city through a concerted combined effort with our councilors.
|
| 11:30am-11:50pm |
BPS EcoPhoto Contest Award Ceremony - See the Winning Schools at the EcoTent. Come applaud the schools that have worked hard to help our children learn more about the environment and contribute to cleaning it up.
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| 11:00am-8:00pm |
Festival day. Performances on the Boston Metro Main Stage (North Stage) all day. |
| 11:00am-8:00pm |
Exhibitors and all activities:
EcoFashion Store: program of runway shows, yoga, beauty & fashion tips, healthy eating and more.
Eco-Gallery: Winners of the Boston Public Schools’ Eco-Photo Contest, and Green Roofs from Shanghai. Enjoy some amazing photographs!
Visit the EcoTimeTunnel
Speakers & Presentations
GreenFilmFest
If you haven’t seen Hope for Future, Dreamland, Hip Hop Rev and other movies to be selected, plan to be at one of the viewings.
One Gallon ChallengeTM: Come see the vehicles that drove 111 miles on 1 gallon of gasoline. Talk to their inventors about details.
EcoKids’ Section will be jam-packed with fun activities. Two big inflatables – the Adrenaline Rush obstacle course for kids 6+ and Underwater Sea Adventure for kids ages 2-6. Family stage with live performances. EcoMan. EcoPoet DJ Seitu. Ponies to Pet. Help make our Boston GreenFest Quilt! Check out the Robots!
Face painting. Hula hoops.
Performances on the GreenSouleStage |
| 5:45pm-8:00pm |
Concert on Boston Metro Main Stage (North Stage)Check the Performance Schedule. Choose from many eco-friendly world cuisines available on the Plaza at the specialty EcoCafé and find a range of unique items at the EcoBazaar. |
| 9:00pm - 1:30 am |
The EcoParty continues at the Hard Rock Café just a half block from Boston City Hall Plaza! Enjoy the evening with more of Boston GreenFest's terrific performers. Check the Performance Schedule. |
| 7:00pm |
Festival Raffle Sales close. |
| 7:50pm |
Festival Raffle Winner Announced! |
| 8:00pm |
Boston GreenFest 2011 concludes. Until next year! |
