Schedule of Events for the 2010 Charleston Green Fair

 Friday, August 6th: BEST in Green & Local Awards & Expo (B.I.G. & Local)

The Gaillard Auditorium, 116 Meeting  Street, Downtown Charleston

Go BIG or Go Home!  Join the City of Charleston, The Charleston Green Fair, Lowcountry Local First and The Charleston City Paper as we highlight the best in green and local business.

All day Friday will feature an Exhibitor Showcase of green and local businesses, a series of eight workshops and include a networking luncheon featuring food from some of Charleston's most sustainable and delicious restaurants.   Learn about the growing green economy in South Carolina, how to finance your green or local  business and sustainable practices you can incorporate into your day to day operations.  Meet the candidates for Governor of South Carolina, as we present a Large Forum Panel Discussion with Democratic Nominee for Governor Vincent Sheheen, among others discussing the future of local business and green technology in South Carolina.  The day will closeout with the launch party for Charleston's Green Business Challenge, brought to you by the City of Charleston.  The party will celebrate the best in green and local with the BIG & Local Pioneer Awards.  This all day expo is a unique opportunity to share ideas with like-minded businesses and focus on positive change for South Carolina.

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Tuesday, September 21st - 5:30-7:30pm - Sustainable Seafood Progressive Dinner - Sold Out Last Year!

Join us once again for one of our delicious downtown restaurant tours.  These tours will highlight some of Charleston's finest restaurants and feature the best in local seafood paired with delicious wine!

Brought to you in partnership with the SC Aquarium's Sustainable Seafood Initiative

Wednesday, September 22nd - 5:30-7:30pm - New Belgium Progressive Beer Dinner - New Addition!

Join us for your choice of one of three unique tours of local restaurants.  In the same style as the sell-out Sustainable Seafood Progressive Dinner, this one will highlight the more casual fare paired with some amazing craft beers from our partner New Belgium Brewery.

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Sunday, September 26th- 12pm-6pm:  Charleston Green Fair

Marion Square Park, King St & Calhoun St., Downtown Charleston

The Charleston Green Fair is brought to you by: The Charleston City Paper

The 3rd Annual Charleston Green Fair will feature:

Over 100 Exhibitors and Non-Profit Organizations showcasing green products and services.


Charleston Green Fare with a variety of local food vendors offering delicious selections using fresh local ingredients (we will be offering vegetarian options).


AESS Music Stage featuring STEEP CANYON RANGERS AND OPENING ACT SHANNON WHITWORTH and finalists in our Music With A Message Contest brought to you by the Coastal Conservation League. 

Beer from New Belgium, Firefly Sweet Tea Lemonade and Bota Box Wine available throughout Marion Square!

Green Fair KidZone & Eco-Carnival brought to you by Lowcountry Earth Force and Charleston County Parks providing fun interactive games and activities that will inspire your kids to become Stewards of our Community!

Expanded Non-Profit Education Tent highlighting the wonderful organizations who help improve and conserve our beautiful Community!

Recycling Education Tent - Brought to you by Charleston County Solid Waste and Recycling.  Learn what you can do to reduce the amount of waste that goes into our landfills.  Find out about composting, items that CAN be recycled and what the future holds for Charleston in the area of waste management.

Join Charleston Moves, Holy City Bike Co-op, The Bicycle Shoppe and New Belgium Brewing Company for a Family-Friendly Bike Parade Through Downtown Charleston.

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