Pittsburg Earth Day Celebration call for exhibitors, vendors

PITTSBURG, KS – The City of Pittsburg Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) is issuing a call for exhibitors and vendors to participate in the inaugural Pittsburg Earth Day Celebration. The event is set for Saturday, April 20, 2019, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm inside Pritchett Pavilion at Immigrant Park.

The purpose of the Pittsburg Earth Day Celebration is to gather community members, and to discover and celebrate local organizations that support a healthy, sustainable environment.

The SAC is accepting applications from organizations, non-profits, businesses, schools, local artisans and craftspeople to participate. There is no fee to apply but the committee is strongly encouraging organizations to offer family-friendly, Earth Day-themed giveaways, educational resources, interactive activities, demonstrations or crafts.

The group is also seeking food and drink vendors to set up at the event. No vendor fee is required but businesses must apply in advance.

Vendors and exhibitors interested in participating in Earth Day must complete the online application at http://www.pittks.org/earthday. The deadline to apply is April 10, 2019, at 5:00 pm.

For questions, contact SAC member Denise Fitzpatrick at bdfitz@sbcglobal.net.

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About the Sustainability Advisory Committee:

The City of Pittsburg Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) is composed of seven (7) volunteer members appointed by the Pittsburg City Commission. Members assist the City Commission and City staff to establish goals and priorities for future environmental protection practices involving waste reduction, recycling, energy conservation and natural resources. Members also assist with educating the community to promote sustainability practices and programs.