Green Festival 2012 - New York

The nation’s largest and most trusted green living event will kick off its 11th year by bringing the New York City green community together at the city’s first ever Green Festival. Featured at the weekend-long show will be leaders in the environmental community, including speakers, entrepreneurs and activists as well as an organic beer and wine pavilion, a sustainable fashion show from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology and a unique marketplace of more than 300 eco-friendly businesses, featuring the latest and greatest in sustainable products and services.

Held in the LEED-certified North Pavilion of the Jacob Javits Center, Green Festival is the only green event that screens exhibitors for their commitment to sustainability, ecological balance and social justice using co-producer, Green America’s green business standards.

Keynote speakers include Amy Goodman, Francis Moore Lappe, and John Perkins.

Green Festival also features a Green Kids' Zone and Youth Programs.

Tickets are $15-25 for a full weekend pass. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.greenfestivals.org

*Attendees who ride their bicycles to the event will attend for FREE.