NEW THIS YEAR! Alpacas & Barnyard
Frerichs Alpacas 10-1
Barnyard Discoveries 1-3
Barnyard Discoveries 1-3
The Frerichs family will share their Alpacas at EcoFest. These curious animals provide premium alpaca fiber to create all types of products including yarn for knitting, Alpaca nest (bird balls), dryer balls and art.
STEAM Saturdays aim to captivate young minds by immersing them in the captivating world of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. No registration is required, and this event is free and open to the public. STEAM Saturdays are sponsored by Collins Aerospace.
Barnyard Discoveries 1-3
Barnyard Discoveries 1-3
Barnyard Discoveries 1-3
Barnyard Discoveries is a mobile farm experience that provides a rare opportunity to learn about the importance of farming while enjoying a truly interactive experience for all the senses. This mobile farm features a fully enclosed, handicap accessible trailer filled with a variety of animals and interactive learning tools. Farm Facts are posted about each animal in the exhibit along with explanations of all types of farming methods.
STEAM Saturdays aim to captivate young minds by immersing them in the captivating world of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. No registration is required, and this event is free and open to the public. STEAM Saturdays are sponsored by Collins Aerospace.
Live Music on the Main Stage
11 a.m. | Rael Shaun
- Rael is a Musician Singer & Songwriter
1 p.m. | Cedar County Cobras
- Cedar County Cobras arrive with an upright bass, foot drum, and several guitars to play American Roots & Blues music from the last century. Their music takes on an “old time” blues feel.
2 p.m. | Deep Dish Divas
Deep Dish Divas are dishin' up an eclectic mix of music including vintage songs from the 20s, 30s & 40s, folk, swing, a cappella, traditional tunes & more--featuring original arrangements and tight, 3-part vocal harmonies! This unique trio appeals to all ages and consists of Iowa natives: Karen Pierce (guitar, hammered dulcimer & vocals), Deb Hunemuller (fiddle & vocals), and Carrie Kriz (bass & vocals).
Outdoor Activities (NewBo City Market Lawn & Under Awning)
Enter to Win a Bike of your Choice
Thanks to generous donors, including Chain Reactionb, we have great prizes to giveaway at our 2025 event. This year we will be giving away a bicycle! Stop by the main EcoFest booth to find out how you can enter our drawing to win a bike of your choice. There's no cost to enter our drawing!
Face Painting
CR Face Painting will paint children's faces with art ranging from butterflies and caterpillars and beyond.
Kids Activity: Make Flower Seed Bombs for Monarchs
Make seed bombs with the Iowa Ceramics Center! Native flowers & prairie plants are essential for the survival of many pollinators, and this is a great way to distribute seeds and create more habitat.
FREE T-Shirt Printing: Bring Your Own Shirt!
Find your used shirt for Saturday! Some of our activities will be move indoors if cold forecast—including a fan favorite activity: T-shirt printing! These were two designs from last year, and you’ll need to stop by to see the new designs from local artists this year!
In Front of the Cherry Building
11:00 am & 1:00 pm | Raptor Demonstration
- The RARE Group will bring raptors to show participants. Come learn about these birds of prey, how they fit into the ecosystem, and more!
Inside the Cherry Building
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio (ICCGS) will host an Art Market and Studio Fundraiser in conjunction with EcoFest. Regional artists will sell handmade works of art centered around plants and Earth Day. Unique pottery, art originals and also prints will be for sale by individual artist during this event. ICCGS will host activities for the family including: seed bomb making, wheel throwing demonstrations, and drop in workshops. Learn more here: https://iowaceramicscenter.org/plantspotsprints/