go. shop. eat. think. at the SSB! For our 7th festival, we feature the theme "Green is the New: Red, White & Blue." Come explore Austin's green living resources and enjoy some family fun. New location: Central Market 38th Street. Entrance is FREE!

Shop.
Our outdoor Green Living Market features over 35 handpicked & homegrown Austin businesses, whose products and services support an ecologically intelligent lifestyle.

Click here to see our list of Vendors.

Learn.
Visit with Austin Eco Expert Brandi Clark, members of the world renown Austin Green Building Program, The Austin Water Conservation Department, Austin Energy's Rebate Programs, and many more!

Listen.
Enjoy presentations from two of Austin's foremost experts in sustainable food growth. Join the honorable Dick Pierce, master permaculturist, and the trail-blazing Betsy Ross, farming innovator, in the upstairs deck above Central Market's Outdoor Cafe. Not to be missed!

Speakers Sessions (Upstairs Deck)
10 am - Betsy Ross
"Grass-fed Beef, Soil Biology & Rotational Land Management"
http://www.rossfarm.com/index.html

11 am - Dick Pierce
"Introduction to Permaculture: Vision, Design, Philosophy"
http://www.austinprogressivecalendar.com/permaculture.htm

Talk.
Join the engaging and inventive Randy Jewart (AustinGreenArt.org) in a unique conversation, "The Green Pursuit of Happiness." Gather in the upstairs deck above Central Market's Outdoor Cafe to explore "sustainability" by talking with the people who matter most ... your neighbors! All are welcome.

12p - 2p: "The Green Pursuit of Happiness"
Learn More About How The Game is Played.

Rock.
A special solar-powered concert will be performed by Kat Edmondson, Eric Hokkanen, Neil Kassanoff, and more. Stay tuned for more info.

10:00a – 3:00p: Acoustic Music Mini-Fest!

Presented by GoodCommonSense.net

Play.
Ah, the trees and the awesome playscape at Central Market (38th St). Nothing like 'em. Sit back and relax as your children enjoy climbing, jumping, running, and the soft cedar mulch floor underneath. We'll also have the following activities and entertainments:

* GroundWork Music Project performs live:
"The Democratic Experiment" - a live, acoustic, interactive musical concert
* GroundWork Music Project's 4th of July Parade
* Austin Eco School eco crafts and generally really great stuff
* GardenHeads organic planting activities and fun
* Ms. Nancy's blankets and calm
* Antares live henna art

More to come, check back!

Park.
Additional FREE parking available on site at the Heart Hospital parking garage (3rd level and above).

Eat.
Enjoy the best of Central Market Organics products (sold in the store), as well as food fresh from the CM Cafe. Special 4th o' July Celebration features: ORGANIC HOT DOGS, OUTDOOR GRILLING, Organic Sodas, New Belgium's "Green" Beer and more ... Bon Apetit!

Go.
This once-in-a-lifetime event is hosted by HEB / Central Market @ Central Market 38th St. & Lamar. Please note: Additional parking available on site at Austin's Heart Hospital. Visit this map for directions.

Celebrate!
Soak in the beauty of sculptures and art created by Austin Green Art. March to the beat of our 4th of July parade! Keep an eye out for Paul Revere and be sure to play the "Green Pursuit of Happiness Game." Shop for sustainability, hang out under the trees, cast your vote for green independence, bring the whole family, and have a ball! The Green 4th of July Celebration @ Central Market 38th Street, 2007!