Earth Day Sustainability Fair 2026
“Our lakes, Our future”
| Date: April 22nd, 2026 Time: 3 PM – 7 PM Location: Nicolet College – Lakeside Center Cost of entry: Free View Schedule HERE. |
| FOOD (1 PM – 6 PM) |
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 Nicolet Culinary Arts Yummy Thai from Irma Jake’s Mobile Café from Hazelhurst Jessica’s Cucina from Eagle River Sexy Butt BBQ from Crandon Old Reliable from Wausau |
| BEVERAGES (3 PM – 7 PM) |
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 Hodag Pete’s Coffee Lakeside Market |
| Lakes, Lyrics, and Life: Earth Day Performance (5 PM- 6 PM) |
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| Join us in the theatre adjacent to the Earth Day Fair for a captivating perfomance featuring Jim Arnold, former Artist-in-Residence at UW Trout Lake Limnology Center, and Amanda Anderson, a soulful indie-folk/pop pianist and singer songwriter whose heartfelt originals and creative covers are inspired by the Northwoods. |
| Through stunning photography of Northern Lakes – above and below the surface – paired with the inspiring quotes, poetry, and Jim’s personal stories, you’ll discover the beauty and fragility of these waters like never before. Adding a touch of magic, Amanda will weave in an original score on keyboards, and more, bringing powerful vocals and wonder to the stage. This immersive show promises to shift perspectives and spark a deeper appreciation for our lakes and our planet. Expect music, laughter, and unforgettable moment |
| Family Activities (3 PM – 7 PM) |
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| There will be tons of great interactive and fun activities for kids. There will even be face painting! Many of the vendors will offer fun activities for the whole family. Face Painting will be done by Bre of BNB Studio.  |
| Music (3 PM – 6 PM) |
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| The Earth Day Band will be playing from 3 PM – 5 PM- They are a group of amazing musicians that volunteer their time once a year for the sustainability fair. Amanda Anderson will be playing some wonderful original music as part of the Lakes, Lyrics, and Life immersive show in the theatre. |
| Fiber Arts Activities (3 PM – 6 PM) |
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| – Old School in Rhinelander will be offering a weaving activity using recycled t-shirt yarn. – Autumn Larch Farms will be offering some fun activities and demonstrations. – The Northern Pines Fibershed will be also be offering a fun activity. |
| Natural Pigment & Mark-Making (3 PM – 7 PM) |
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| Hands-On Earth Day Art Experience with Shelley Novotny. Join local artist Shelley Novotny for a hands-on Earth Day art experience exploring natural pigments and forest-inspired mark-making. Discover how color can be created from plants and stone, then experiment with natural tools like sticks, feathers, pine needles, and bark. Participants will dip these tools into natural pigments and create expressive marks on small canvas pieces to take home. This relaxed drop-in activity invites all ages to explore the ancient connection between art and the natural world. Create color from plants and stone. Experiment with forest tools. Take home your own earth-made artwork.  |
| Vendors (3 PM – 7 PM) |
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| Silent Auction (3 PM – 6 PM) |
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| Don’t miss the chance to participate in the silent auction featuring over $1000 worth of a wide variety items supporting the development of the community garden and the continuation of this annual sustainability fair. Drawings will be at 6 PM, you do not have to be present to win. |
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Northwoods Community Garden 