EcoFest Indy!

Historic City Market will become a one-day natural feast for all of the senses when Natural Awakenings magazine and Indianapolis City Market proudly present EcoFest Indy, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, May 12. This free event, themed around Healthy Living on a Healthy Planet, will take place downtown at 222 East Market Street.

Featuring exhibitors and demonstrators of conservation, including a hybrid bus from IndyGo and Smart fortwo cars by Smart Center Indianapolis; a workshop led by Andy Cochran of Circle City Rain Barrels on how a 55-gallon container can collect rain water for irrigation use; natural health; wellness; retailers of up-cycled and repurposed goods and fair trade items; sustainability; pets; kids; fitness products and services; healthy food vendors and free samples of local fare; and Chef Wendell Fowler will be on site offering his new book and healthful topics.  

Featured entertainment attractions from our area will include world percussionist Adam Riviere playing the Australian aborigine didgeridoo, painted sculptures from electronic waste by artist Marilyn Gatin, paper jewelry and altered home décor from artist Katy Wagner and a drum circle led by Ryan Taylor Anderson. Live music will continue throughout the day on stage in the west plaza. Group fitness demonstrations begin at 11am on the east side of the plaza including yoga from Source Yoga, dancing from Five Star Dance Studios, and basic training education and more from QuantumFit.

The event will also include giveaways, samples, interactive displays and community spirit. Attendees at this cultural festival—blending lifestyle, business and the environment—are encouraged to ride a bike, walk or carpool as a show of support for green living. The Indy Bike Hub YMCA has generously offered free bike parking for the day in their new facility at City Market. In addition, cyclists will also receive a free guest pass to use the YMCA during a future visit.