The Roanoke Earth Day Celebration 2026

Clean Valley Council Announces Information for the Roanoke Earth Day Celebration 2026Following a successful and well-attended 2025 event, Clean Valley Council will present Roanoke’s Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Grandin Village, bringing the community together once again to celebrate the planet through education, connection, and local action.The 2026 theme, “Choose the Planet Over Plastic,” builds on the momentum of last year’s celebration and shines a spotlight on the everyday choices that reduce plastic waste and help protect local waterways, wildlife, and ecosystems.Held annually in the heart of Grandin Village, the Roanoke Earth Day Celebration has become a beloved community tradition. In 2025, thousands of attendees gathered for a full day of live music, hands-on activities, environmental education, and engagement with local businesses and nonprofit organizations focused on sustainability and stewardship.Last year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasized collective responsibility and renewable energy, reinforcing the idea that positive environmental change begins at the local level. Organizers say the 2026 event continues that mission by encouraging residents to take practical steps toward a cleaner, healthier future.“The Roanoke Earth Day Celebration is about empowering people to make choices for our Earth that matter,” said Courtney Plaster, Executive Director of Clean Valley Council. “Education about our environmental impact is key. When we reduce waste, promote sustainable practices, and protect our local environment, those choices ripple outward and make a real difference. ”The 2026 celebration will feature:• Local vendors and eco-conscious businesses• Environmental education and interactive exhibits• Live music and family-friendly activities• Opportunities to connect with organizations working to protect the region’s natural resourcesVendor applications for the 2026 Roanoke Earth Day Celebration will be opening soon. Local businesses, nonprofits, artisans, and organizations aligned with sustainability and environmental education are encouraged to watch for the upcoming call for vendors.Additional programming announcements and vendor information will be released in the coming weeks.For updates and event information, visit www.cleanvalley.organd follow Roanoke Earth Day Celebration on social media.