Earthbounds Earthfest 2011

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Earthbound’s Earthfest Returns to Bessie Estelle Park on Sunday, April 17

Annual Free Outdoor Concert and Picnic Benefits Black Warrior Riverkeeper

On Sunday, April 17, 2011, local musicians Earthbound will play their highly-anticipated annual free outdoor concert, Earthbound’s Earthfest, to increase awareness for Earth Day and raise funds for Black Warrior Riverkeeper, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization.

Free for all ages, Earthbound’s Earthfest will take place from 2pm to sundown in Bessie Estelle Park. This Birmingham park is a great recreation and family picnic destination within walking distance of UAB and adjacent to sponsors Gable Square Saloon (803 9th Ct S) and Giuseppi’s Cafe (925 8th St S). Throughout the day, Earthbound and special guests Scott Ward and Big Mule will play several sets.

Earthbound’s Earthfest will feature a bounce castle, dunk tank, hula hoops, frisbees, and plenty of other fun for children. Local artists and environmental organizations will bring displays. Optional donations from the crowd will support Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s efforts to protect local waterways and Birmingham-area drinking water, which is threatened by the Shepherd Bend Mine proposal.

Sponsors currently include: AEC Green Tie Affair 4/28, Archetype, Aztec Events & Tents, BaseCamp, Birmingham Vending, Bottega, Bottletree, Bring It Back Home Alabama, City Supermarket, CommuteSmart, EBSCO Media, Formaggio’s Italian Bistro, Friends of George Ward Park, Gable Square Saloon, Giuseppe’s Cafe, Hatfield Auto, Hunter’s Cleaners, J. Clyde, Lloyd R. Wilson & Associates, Lovoy’s, Marty’s, New Merkel Consulting Group, Nviroplast, Fred Purchis – Attorney, Renaissance Records, Richter Landscape, Rojo, Sipsey Tavern, Skates 280, Stillwater Pub, Stir Crazy, SweetWater Brewing Company, UAB Green Initiative, UAB Recycling, Upside Down Plaza, and Wolf Creek Creations. Sponsorships are still accepted and will be added to future announcements and Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s website and facebook page.

For more information about Earthbound’s Earthfest, contact Charles Scribner of Black Warrior Riverkeeper at 205-458-0095, [email protected] or Sam Ray of Earthbound at 205-586-1804.

RSVP (optional) via Facebook Events: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199757163376825

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