Community
18 February, 2022
Solar-powered boost for Cairns Ecofiesta
BUSINESSES and entrepreneurs with a green edge are invited to participate in the Far North’s Premier sustainability festival.
Boosted by solar power and aiming to be waste-free, Cairns Ecofiesta returns on the last Sunday in May with expanded offerings, including a dedicated technology zone and zero-emissions stages.
Council is inviting local ecobusinesses – especially those with smart green tech to show off – as well as performers, artisans, food and drink vendors, entertainers, not-for-profit organisations and volunteers to get involved and apply online to be part of Cairns Ecofiesta 2022.
The festival will be a leading example in running a sustainable event with the performance stage to be powered by solar energy.
The event will also be waste-free with a system of re-useable, commercially washed cutlery and crockery replacing singleuse items.
Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said Ecofiesta was growing in 2022, expanding out of Munro Martin Parklands and into Florence St, between Sheridan and Grafton streets, to cater to the event’s growing popularity.
“We are leading by example with Ecofiesta, demonstrating how you can hold a big event with a small ecological footprint,” Cr Manning said.
“We invite the whole community to get involved to celebrate our wonderful environment, as well as to learn some sustainability tips and tricks, or investing in a product or technology that will help you live greener.
“One of our priorities as a Council is to nurture and support a smart green economy.
“Ecofiesta is a perfect place for businesses and community members to learn more about alternative energy sources, renewable energy, clean technology, waste-free living and low-impact living.
“It’s also a lot of fun, with thousands of families, visitors and Cairns residents coming along to enjoy the free music, the atmosphere, the food, sense of community and great entertainment.”
Ecofiesta is an all-ages event, with free entry, entertainment and eco-activities for everyone, presented by Cairns Regional Council.
Applications and expressions of interest are now open for stallholders, entertainers, food and drink vendors, volunteers and sponsors.
Apply online at www.cairns.qld.gov.au/experience-cairns/events/ecofiesta
Applications for entertainers, performers and food stalls close March 28.
General stallholder applications close April 22.
