ACUA Earth Day Festival

Acua's 32nd Annual Earth Day Festival

There will be a variety of free, fun and educational activities for all ages to enjoy! The celebration has many exciting events and entertainment options throughout the day, and more than 150 vendors, crafters, food vendors and exhibitors will be part of the celebration.

Interactive Activities and Exhibits

Wind, Solar and Wastewater Facility Tours
First tour leaves at 10 a.m. Last shuttle at 3:15 p.m. (Shuttle Near Big Tent)
Take a tour of New Jersey’s first commercial wind farm. Jitneys powered by compressed natural gas will shuttle participants from the Environmental Park in Egg Harbor Township to the wind farm and back. This tour also includes the ACUA Wastewater Treatment Plant, solar project and green roof located at the Atlantic City facility.

Touch a Truck
All day (Outside Recycling Center)
Get up close to one of ACUA's recycling trucks and learn how they work from one of our collection professionals.

Eco Hayrides
All day (Scalehouse)
Eco Hayrides, a perennial favorite, take visitors to the top of the landfill for panoramic views of the area, including Atlantic City and the Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm.

Recycling Center Tours
All day (Recycling Center)

Electric Vehicle Show
All day (Near the Scalehouse)
EV drivers are welcome to show off their electric rides and the vehicle show.

Free Seedlings and Seeds Giveaway
All day (Around the Pond)

Meet Supercan
All day (Various Locations)
Meet and take photos with our favorite Mascot Supercan.

Composting Demonstration with the Atlantic County Master Composters
All day (Garden Area)

Music and Entertainment

Rain or Shine