September 12, 2026, 11am – 3pm

 Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the James A. Buzzard River Center for our 3rd annual community celebration of nature, sustainability, and the local community. Located just off the Virginia Capital Trail near Dock Street Park, this free public event features a diverse marketplace of eco-conscious artisans and vendors, hands-on activities, and inspiration for sustainable living. Whether you are looking to shop nature-inspired goods, connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, or showcase your own sustainable work as a vendor, EcoFest is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and protect the vibrant river ecosystem that connects us all.

Participating Vendors
Castaway Print Shop
Easy Wind Clothing
Eco Inspired
Fiddlehead Holistic
Good Seed Natives
RVA Petal Party
Sneed’s Nursery
Toy Blossom Co.

Nonprofits & Partners
C3 – Community Climate Collaborative
Capital Region Land Conservancy
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Defensores de la Cuenca
Drive Electric RVA
Groundwork RVA
Keep Virginia Beautiful
James River Outdoor Coalition (JROC)
Open Space Education
Shalom Farms
Southside ReLeaf
Virginia Canals & Navigation Society