Thank you for your interest in being a food or beverage vendor at EcoFair 2024!
Energy Conservation Works is proud to uphold the long history of the Jackson EcoFair, providing a platform for members of the Jackson Hole community and beyond to showcase their work and dedication to sustainability. The first EcoFair took place at the Murie Ranch in Grand Teton National Park in 2003 - over twenty years later we are honored to continue the tradition of celebrating simple and sustainable living in the Tetons by way of this special springtime event.
Participants and attendees alike can expect the same fun, educational, and entertaining platform EcoFair has always provided, with an renewed appreciation for our community members and the value of the place that we call home. We ask that our EcoFair participants consider several things when planning their participation in this year's event:
- How do your efforts in sustainability and/or environmental stewardship impact your community, your employees, your friends and family, and your vision for the future?
- What more can you do?
- How can you inspire others?
- How can we all elevate the impact of Eco Fair?
Participating in EcoFair as a food or beverage vendor means that you are a key part of the realization of our zero waste model - we work directly with motivated vendors who are committed to sustainable practices, our zero waste model, and lessening their carbon footprint. You may be asked additional questions as part of your approval. Our intention is to inspire everyone who is a part of EcoFair to take the time to consider their impact and the opportunity to be a part of a direct message about a healthy future.
All businesses, organizations, groups, or individuals applying to participate in EcoFair 2024 must read and be familiar with the Jackson EcoFair Policies & Procedures and Go Eco! Guidelines prior to submitting an application.
The fee to host a food or beverage vending station at EcoFair 2024 is $200 with power provided if necessary for no additional charge. Your participation fee includes carbon offsets for your participation in EcoFair. Purchasing carbon offsets funds the work of projects all over the country that are restoring the climate balance. Some offset projects are growing living things that capture carbon. Others are preventing the greenhouse gases from escaping in the first place, by doing things like producing clean wind energy instead of coal-fired energy or capturing the methane from landfills. EcoFair host Energy Conservation Works purchases carbon offsets through the Good Traveler Program, managed by the Rocky Mountain Institute. All Rocky Mountain Institute projects are certified by authorities like those that certify organic food, so we can be sure that we are supporting good work.All food & beverage vendors are required to adhere to EcoFair's Zero Waste standards:
- No disposible serving items - EcoFair, with the support of event partners Slow Food in the Tetons and the Jackson Hole Zero Waste Project, will provide plates, silverware, and napkins
- No single use plastic of ANY kind - this includes bottled water or sodas, condiment cups, straws, or any other service item. Beverages in aluminum cans are permitted
- Leftover food must be donated or composted
Additionally, all food and beverage items should be sourced locally or regionally if at all possible. Please contact the EcoFair Event Director if you are interested in obtaining contacts for local sourcing.