December 1, 2007
You are most sincerely invited to: Austin's 2nd Annual Green Holiday Festival, "The Sustainable Shopper's Ball!" Saturday, Dec. 1st, 9a - 2p.

go.
Join us at the award-winning Sunset Valley Farmers Market from 9am - 2pm. Located at 3200 Jones Road (South Austin), at the Toney Burger Center (near Central Market South).

A Google Map can be found here.

And Home-Grown Maps, here.

shop.
Shop the Ball & Give Green with over 60 local vendors & educators! Celebrate making this a more sustainable Holiday. We’ll have:

organic cotton apparel, solar powered backpacks, recycled school supplies, organic chocolate truffles, fair trade handicrafts, water filters, energy efficient lighting, composters, bicycles, bike accessories, locally adapted plants & trees, luxury organic linens, locally produced non-toxic soaps & body care, locally produced permaculture handicrafts, hand-made journals, sun ovens, sun-baked cookies, books on green building and design, homewares made from bamboo, all-natural footwear, green building products, non-toxic cleansers, reclaimed cedar creations, recycled plastic rugs, reclaimed glass tumblers, organic soil additives, solar panels, electric motorcycles, the world's healthiest dog treats, rainwater systems, grey water systems, carbon offsets, all-natural rugs & floor coverings, gardening tools, fuel efficiency enhancers, soft organic tee shirts, green baby stuff, reusable diapers, living christmas trees, organic soil additives, recycled gift cards & more, more, more!

Click here to see our list of vendors.

eat.
Enjoy fresh, organic food grown by local farmers, and fantastic flavors from some of Austin's finest small businesses. No other place like it! Bon Apetit!

think.
Engage your mind & inspire your spirit in our speaker tent. These short sessions by local gurus are the easiest way to expose yourself to the green zeitgeist of Austin.

*solar powered speaker tent by Meridian

rock.
This month we're very proud to host Bukka Allen on our solar-powered stage. Join this longtime fixture of the Austin music scene for a very special and rare treat.

Click here for more info.

*Bukka Allen will be playing a 100% solar powered concert, on a very special stage. Come see the all-in-one portable stage from local/national phenom, Sustainable Waves. They are the pioneer in portable, turnkey, off-grid sound systems. See it/hear it to believe it! www.sustainablewaves.com

play.
Children of all ages are invited to enjoy games, activities, entertainment, and giving. Our Kid’s Area is 100% solar powered and tons of fun!

Performers
10:00 am - McCallum Dance Troop performing "Footsteps on the Earth"
10:30 The Inimitable Frank Meyer
11:30 The Legendary Inside Out Steel Drum Band

Special guest performance:
“GREEN TIPS from GREAT KIDS”
Witness the wisdom of the next generation as they regale us with problem solving insights.

Activities

* Henna with Antares
* Giant Chess – courtesy of Sam and Terra Toys
* “Take a Book, Give a Book" - provided by Half Price Books & the amazing Ms. Nancy
* Play on the Living Room Floor – with games and toys provided by our friends @ Eco-Wise
* Holiday Tree Decorating & Ornament Making - with trees provided by the Natural Gardener and Bio-Gardener
* Salt, dough, fun!

Giving & Sharing
Show your children the spirit of giving via our donations table. We’ll be accepting clothing & canned foods on site, donated to: Caritas, The Salvation Army, Dress for Success, and The Capital Area Food Bank.

inspire.
Join in the creation of environmentally sustainable public art with Austin Green Art. Check out the what’s coming in the world of electric cars and transportation with the Austin EV club. Visit with local designers, installers, consultants, and City officials Austin Energy Green Building. Listen to GREEN tips from GREAT kids.

re-new.
Once again, we bring you the world's most beautiful recycling center. Clean, festive, and staffed! Reuse & re-new. "Waste = Opportunity!"

*created by GoodCommonSense, the Green Guru, & Ecology Action

bark.
Check out the world’s first green doggie lounge, presented by Bark for Peace! and Very Super Cool.

celebrate green & have a ball!
The Sustainable Shopper's Ball! is your best opportunity to participate in Austin's world of green solutions. Come meet the designers, shop for sustainability, taste locally-grown, participate in your community, talk rebates with City experts, play with your children, and enjoy building a more sustainable future

Dog, in-law & date-friendly!