EarthFest

Apex EarthFest is an engaging, interactive festival for our local community, offering ways to learn about, participate in, and celebrate our planet. 

New for 2025! Reimagine your Ride and earn a free treat! The first 50 attendees who take an alternative form of transportation to EarthFest earn a coupon for Everbowl. Alternative types of transportation include riding the GoApex Bus, biking, and walking.  An organized bike ride to EarthFest is happening from the Bicycle Chain of Apex! Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

This year’s celebration features:

• Live and roving performances by the Asheville Mountain Boys, "the Bubble Man", Ryan Dial from the Triangle Native American Society, and Poetry Fox
• Tinker Café where attendees watch demonstrations on how to repair common household items
• Tree Planting Demonstration with Apex Electric’s Phillip Barnes and members of TreeCAP
• Clothing Swap with Caroline Gavan bring your unwanted, laundered clothing to swap with your neighbors and find a new piece for your closet! No money required to participate.
• Low waste food truck rodeo offering BPI-certified product containers: St. Paul's Baklava Sundaes & more to come!
• Vendors Marketplace showcasing Apex-based and regional information and resources
• Live animals from Piedmont Wildlife Center
•  Interactive art activity hosted by greenway artist, Autumn Cobeland 

Events: 

• 12:00 pm: Event kickoff with remarks from Mayor Gilbert and Council, and a Native American Earth Dance by Ryan Dial from the Triangle Native American Society
• 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Asheville Mountain Boys take the stage

Know Before you go: 

• Parking is available around Town Hall Campus
• The parking lot between Apex Town Hall and the John M. Brown Community Center will be closed
• Depending on the weather, this event may move indoors to the Apex Senior Center and JMB Community Center
• Town staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees