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Schedule of Events 2010

Thursday, August 19
8:00-9:30 am Green Business Breakfast By invitation only.
10:30 am Green Jobs Forum begins. at the State House. Former Governor Michael Dukakis is the Keynote speaker. This is a free event. Pre-registration required.
12:00 pm One Gallon Challenge begins. Participants depart from the Hempest in Northampton, MA on a 110 mile trek to Boston GreenFest at Boston City Hall Plaza.
4:00 pm One Gallon Challenge arrives. Participants complete the 110 mile trek to Boston and arrive at GreenFest on Boston City Hall Plaza.
4:30 pm 50/50 Raffle 50/50 Raffle Tent is open for business. Buy tickets for $1 each and try your luck in our raffle. Make green with green! The more tickets you buy, the greater your chance for winning half the pot. For example, if we bring in $100,000, the winner gets half and the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. wins the other half. Purchase tickets throughout the festival until Saturday, August 21st at 9 pm when the raffle closes. Raffle winner announced at the end of the Saturday evening concert.
5:00-10:00 pm Kick-Off Concert at Boston City Hall Plaza, starting with a Native American Drum & Dance Ceremony. Check the Performance Schedule. Choose from many eco-friendly world cuisines available on the Plaza at the specialty EcoCafé and find a range of unique items at the EcoBazaar. Come try JP Licks' special Boston GreenFest flavor, Mint Lace, for dessert!
Friday, August 20
10:00am-10:00pm 50/50 Raffle 50/50 Raffle Tent is open for business. Buy tickets for $1 each and try your luck in our raffle. Make green with green! The more tickets you buy, the greater your chance for winning half the pot. For example, if we bring in $100,000, the winner gets half and the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. wins the other half. Purchase tickets throughout the festival until Saturday, August 21st at 9 pm when the raffle closes. Raffle winner announced at the end of the Saturday evening concert.
10:00am-10:00pm Festival day. Performances on the North Stage (Main Stage) all day.
10:00am-6:00pm Exhibitors and all activities:

Green Fashion and Eco-Runway: program of runway shows, yoga, beauty & fashion tips, healthy eating and more.

Eco-Gallery: Winners of the Boston Public Schools’ Eco-Photo Contest, and Green Roofs from Shanghai. Enjoy some amazing photographs!

Visit the Time Tunnel

Speakers & Presentations

GreenFilmFest 
If you haven’t seen HOME, FLOW or FRESH, plan to be at one of the viewings.

One Gallon Challenge:  Come see the vehicles that drove 110 miles on 1 gallon of gasoline.  Talk to their inventors about details.

EcoKids’ Section will be jam-packed with fun activities.  Two big inflatables – the Adrenaline Rush obstacle course for kids 6+ and Underwater Sea Adventure for kids ages 2-6.  Live ponies to pet.  Family stage with live performances.  Fun with the New England Aquarium.  Magic showsFace paintingBalloon art with Neliane of Celebrate Balloons.  Puppet Shows.

Performances on the EcoStage.

5:00-10:00pm Concert on North Stage (Main Stage). Starting with Alexandra the Great's Amazing Recycle Escape - the Female Houdini. Choose from many eco-friendly world cuisines available on the Plaza at the specialty EcoCafé and find a range of unique items at the EcoBazaar.Come try JP Licks' special Boston GreenFest flavor, Mint Lace, for dessert!
Saturday, August 21
10:00am-9:00pm 50/50 Raffle 50/50 Raffle Tent is open for business. Buy tickets for $1 each and try your luck in our raffle. Make green with green! The more tickets you buy, the greater your chance for winning half the pot. For example, if we bring in $100,000, the winner gets half and the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. wins the other half. Purchase tickets throughout the festival until Saturday, August 21st at 9 pm when the raffle closes. Raffle winner announced at the end of the Saturday evening concert.
10:00am-10:00pm Festival day. Performances on the North Stage (Main Stage) all day.
10:00am-4:00pm Exhibitors and all activities:

Green Fashion and Eco-Runway: program of runway shows, yoga, beauty & fashion tips, healthy eating and more.

Eco-Gallery: Winners of the Boston Public Schools’ Eco-Photo Contest, and Green Roofs from Shanghai. Enjoy some amazing photographs!

Visit the Time Tunnel

Speakers & Presentations

GreenFilmFest 
If you haven’t seen HOME, FLOW or FRESH, plan to be at one of the viewings.

One Gallon Challenge:  Come see the vehicles that drove 110 miles on 1 gallon of gasoline.  Talk to their inventors about details.

EcoKids’ Section will be jam-packed with fun activities.  Two big inflatables – the Adrenaline Rush obstacle course for kids 6+ and Underwater Sea Adventure for kids ages 2-6.  Live ponies to pet.  Family stage with live performances.  Fun with the New England Aquarium.  Magic showsFace paintingBalloon art with Neliane of Celebrate Balloons.  Puppet Shows.

Performances on the EcoStage

4:00pm-5:30pm Gubernatorial Green Debate (Main Stage).  See and hear the candidates discuss their green platforms.
5:45pm-10:00pm Concert on North Stage (Main Stage).  Check the Performance Schedule. Choose from many eco-friendly world cuisines available on the Plaza at the specialty EcoCafé and find a range of unique items at the EcoBazaar. Come try JP Licks' special Boston GreenFest flavor, Mint Lace, for dessert!
9:00pm 50/50 Raffle Sales close.
9:50pm 50/50 Raffle Winner Announced!
10:00pm Boston GreenFest 2010 concludes. Until next year!

 
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