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: One lucky artist will take home a $200 grand prize, and our top youth artist will win $100 in cash!
• 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!

Art Contest Rules

Food Trucks:
Nacho Shack – Tex-Mex: Chili, Nachos, Rice (brown), Rice Quinoa (Parboiled), Cauliflower Rice, Cabbage Rice, Sweet-Spud Fries, Waffle Fries, Tots, Totchos, Nacho Fries, Burritos, Chicken Wrap, Taco, Plantains (maduros)
No Rules Food Truck – Smash burgers, hot dogs, chicken bites, steak n cheese, fresh cut fries and more
Pelican’s SnoBalls – Shaved Ice
Tanja’s German Street Food – German street food and Bratwurst, curry wurst and Döner
The Carolina Whip – Dairy free Dole whips/floats and lactose free soft serve ice cream
The Cozy Nest – They will be serving lemonade & coffee. They also may have muffins available

Vendors:
Bones From The Earth Jewelry – Stretchy Bracelet’s made from natural stones, wood, and precious metals
Cape Fear Solar System – They will collect information from individuals who are interested in scheduling a consultation to see if solar panels, a home battery, and/or an EV charger is a good fit for them
Captain Morgan’s 3D Treasures – Custom 3D printed art business offering creative high-quality figures, decor, accessories, and novelty items.
Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild Inc – PLARN (plastic yarn weaving) and other upcycle items
Duran Insurance Services, Inc. – They provide information and answer questions about Medicare. They have over 30 years experience in the insurance industry.
Earth Curious Art Co. – Will be selling a variety of stationery and gift products with their illustrations on them including vinyl stickers, fridge magnets, magnetic bookmarks, and prints.
Enviro Girl – Selling wildflower paper seeds with biodegradable pots(soil included). Floating Cork keychains
Glass and Glow Candle Co – Candle company that upcycles vintage glassware and turns them into clean-burning soy based candles. They also offer flameless options, use certified clean fragrances as well. They strive to give beautiful vessels new life and keep them out of the landfill!
Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville and Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville
Hot off the Hook by Catie – Crochet Plushies
JoDean’s Designs – Handmade real floral resin jewelry and hair accessories.
Luna’s Entertainment – Face painting, balloon twisting, glitter tattoos, airbrush tattoos
Naomi’s Imagination Station – Handcrafted eco friendly jewelry
Savage Creations – Resin work by either molds or repurposing old items, stained glass pieces, and furniture reuses.
Sea Green Natural Cleaning – Certified Green cleaning business and a #1 best seller author for the Detox Dwelling book.
Sewn By Nana – Embroidery shirts, handmade purses, door hangers, lap quilts
The Book Bauble Shop – Selling handmade book accessories using mainly recycled and repurposed materials.
Wooden Nomad Studios – Wooden home decor and laser engraved wooden items, wooden jewelry, hand painted wooden decor

Partners:
Aurora Fossil Museum – Learn more about their nature school for homeschool students which aligns with conservation and appreciation of our Earth
Cardinal Hospice – Providing education on what hospice is and does
Carobell, Inc. – Information about the Agency and the services that are provided.
City of Jacksonville NC Recreation Department – Providing Earth Day themed crafts
City of Jacksonville NC Stormwater
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch – They will share research projects that are being conducted by the organization and do a visual demonstration of water quality
CSS Neuse Museum – They will be making pinecone bird feeders
DHS Green Club – Green Club is focused on environmental conservation and sustainability
Lions Club – Vision Tests
Marine CSI: Coastal Science Investigations – Activity on sand samples from around the world and geology
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
Onslow County Animal Services – Hosting an animal adoption event
Onslow County Beekeepers Association – Showing and teaching the public about beekeeping and honeybees and their importance to agriculture
Onslow County Museum – They will have “Colonial Critter Crafts.”
Onslow Memorial Hospital: Hands on CPR
Tom Mattison – Fossils