Join Our Earth Day Celebration!

Want to be a vendor at Sturgeon City’s 2026 Earth Day Celebration and Craft Fair – Register Here

Get ready for a FREE day of fun, learning, and community at our annual Earth Day celebration! Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

What to Expect:

  • Engaging Education Stations: Dive into hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities. Explore interactive stations both indoors and outdoors!
  • Delicious Food Trucks: Satisfy any craving with a fantastic selection of local food truck options.
  • Live Music: Enjoy the sounds of 2Digh4 performing live from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
  • Painting Contest: Show off your artistic skills! One lucky artist will take home a $200 prize.
  • Community Craft Fair: Shop for unique, handmade treasures and support talented local artisans.
  • Exciting Games: Keep everyone entertained with a variety of games.
  • Meet Our Community Partners: Discover and connect with local organizations making a difference.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our planet and enjoy a fun-filled day out! We can’t wait to see you there!

Food Trucks:
No Rules Food TruckSmash burgers, hot dogs, chicken bites, steak n cheese, fresh cut fries and more
Pelican’s SnoBallsShaved Ice

Vendors:
Bones From The Earth Jewelry – Stretchy Bracelet’s made from natural stones, wood, and precious metals
Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild Inc
PLARN (plastic yarn weaving) and other upcycle items
Hot off the Hook by Catie
– Crochet Plushies
Luna’s Entertainment
Face painting, balloon twisting, glitter tattoos, airbrush tattoos
Naomi’s Imagination Station
– Handcrafted eco friendly jewelry

Partners:
City of Jacksonville NC Recreation Department
– Providing Earth Day themed crafts
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch
– They will share research projects that are being conducted by the organization and do a visual demonstration of water quality
Onslow County Animal Services
Hosting an animal adoption event
Navy Federal Credit Union
– They will provide financial education focusing on ways to help save and budget your money while also protecting the environment.
Ocean Fest – They will be highlighting their zero waste efforts