Derby's seventh Eco-Fest - a great success this year, yet again!

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By popular demand, the weekend of September 19th and 20th saw Markeaton Park, Derby, once again host Eco-Fest, the City’s major environmental free festival. The sun shone on the several thousand people who attended over the two days.

             

 

 

 

 

 

The sun also did its job and charged the solar panels powering the Croissant Neuf Circus, the children’s roundabout, and a music stage.

                

             

Families and individuals arrived in droves, many on bicycles and on foot to visit the scores of ‘green’ groups, organizations, businesses, and fair trade stalls, in the various themed areas.

               

              

Particularly popular were the many fun and educational activities for children as they toured the themed areas for their ‘stamps’ on climate change. There were circus shows, bicycle and BMX try-out areas, a diverse range of music and storytelling, and some great and sustainable veggie’ food. As well as having a great time many thousands of people took away information and inspiration to both preserve and help change our world for the better.

                        

                      

It was obvious from the numerous remarks made to the festival organisers, and from feedback forms, that the biennial festival has now become a firm favourite with many Derby people, and one they value and look forward to.


Trying to sum up the overall response would probably be something along the lines of a written comment we received “Great festival. Enjoyed it immensely - the best one yet!”

You can read more information on Eco-Fest 2007 further Park Events.

For further information contact

Derby City Council
Regeneration and Community
Roman House
Friar Gate
Derby DE1 1XB