We did come and enjoy the music, food, people and the festival this weekend. It was awesome! The music was great, food was incredible and we left with a fistful of information and a gratifying feeling about being part of something good.
Did you know that most of the festival is solar powered?
Most locations at the festival are powered by a solar power station. EA Energy Alternatives solar power station and educational display is powering the main stage and exhibits in The Village. Another EA power station will be service the half-acre Children’s Village and Storytellers Stage. Be sure to check out EA educational display and the meter measuring power usage at the festival. And enjoy the WeGo Solar hot water hand station in the Village!
Did you know everything that can be recycled or composted is? We strive to first reduce the amount of waste generated and then divert as much of it as possible from the landfill. And we track and decrease the amount generated each year. reFUSE, a local Victoria waste management company, is supplying containers for all kinds of materials to help support our Zero Waste Commitment. Volunteers at each waste station ensure that festival visitors dispose of waste in the proper container to avoid contaimination.
Did you know food service and sampling containers are 100% compostable? All food vendors at the festival sampling or serving food are REQUIRED to use compostable/biodegradable supplies. All plates and utensils will be sorted and sent to the composting facility.Our supplier is BSI – Biodegradable Solutions who is also an exhibitor at the festival.
Did you know the festival shuttle runs on biodiesel? Tofino Bus is providing shuttle service every hour starting at 9:30 am at Douglas and Finlayson, 9:45 am at Camosun Interurban Loop, and 10 am at Royal Oak Exchange. Visit Getting There on the website for schedules and pick-up locations.
Did you know that the festival offers valet bike parking? Chain, Chain, Chain will provide secure bike parking by donation for stress-free festival enjoyment at the Interurban entrance only. This entrance is accessible from Interurban Road, and from the Glendale Trail which is a bike trail that is part of the Centennial Trail system in the City of Saanich.
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