Plymouth, MI (September 18, 2007)
Green Street Fair, Inc. was founded to help educate and inform people of all ages about the benefits of green, organic, and eco-friendly products and services. To promote global interest and personal well-being, the Green Street Fair, will blend companies, artisans, entertainers, workshops and speakers together in a friendly and family-oriented outdoor environment.
– Green Street Fair, Inc., a joint venture between the owners of Plymouth’s Art in the Park and the owners of Street Marketing, Inc. in Northville, announce the Green Street Fair presented by Whole Foods Market, to be held on the streets of Downtown Plymouth on May 3 and 4, 2008. Consumers who attend the Green Street Fair will be encouraged to learn the advantages of taking strides, large or small, towards living a healthier and greener life. The event will showcase more than 300 local and national businesses displaying, demonstrating and/or selling eco-friendly, organic, and green products. Sponsors will also be on-site presenting their efforts in energy conservation, environmental awareness programs and product demonstrations. www.greenstreetfair.com or call
Founders
Dianne Quinn and Raychel Rork, a mother/daughter team and owners of Art in the Park Inc., a twenty-eight year old event management company have partnered with Mandi Buckland and Terri O'Brien, sisters and owners of Street Marketing, a nine year old marketing agency. The four women have worked together for over eight years on Plymouth’s Art in the Park, one of the largest art fairs in the United States. As mothers and grandmothers, they all feel a strong responsibility and a loyal obligation in keeping the world green for future generations.
Mandi Buckland, partner of Green Street Fair Inc., expresses the importance of taking strides in going green. "Going green is a learning process. And though taking great strides will result in a greener environment, we believe that even small steps can make a world of difference. Whether it’s doing a better job at recycling, buying local products or opting to ride your bike to work, every step taken will benefit all of us, for generations to come," states Buckland. "This event is not about preaching or pointing fingers. It’s about educating each other. And like the general public, we too, are learning as we go along."
Highlights of the 2008 Green Street Fair will include:
The Whole Foods Market® Village, Exhibitor Displays, Speakers, Film, Live Music, Street Performers, Interactive Displays, Children’s Activity Centers, Fitness and Well-Being Demonstrations, Organic Cuisine, a Farmer’s Market, Art Installations and more.
David Lewis, Michigan executive director of operations, Whole Foods Market, comments, "This is an excellent endeavor that we’re proud to be a part of launching. Caring for our environment is a core value at Whole Foods Market and one of particular importance to me as well. I want to help improve the planet we share for my daughter."
Green Street Fair media partners include WDIV Local 4, WJR 760 AM, WDVD 96.3 FM, 93.9 The River, Magic 105.1 FM, Ann Arbor’s 107.1 FM, The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers.
According to Steve Wasserman, Vice President and General Manager of WDIV Local 4, "The importance of being green is top of mind for everyone these days and we’re thrilled to be a sponsor of a project like the Green Street Fair. We believe that initiatives like this can truly make a difference to everyone in our community."
Contact Information
For the latest updates on Green Street Fair, please visit
(734) 259.2983 or email info@greenstreetfair.com.
Sponsorship Information
For Green Street Fair sponsorship opportunities, please contact Terri O’Brien at 248.347.4350 or email terri@greenstreetfair.com.
Exhibitor Information
For information on becoming an exhibitor at the Green Street Fair, please contact Raychel Rork at (734) 259.2983 or email raychel@greenstreetfair.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2007
CONTACT:
MANDI BUCKLAND, GREEN STREET FAIR
PHONE: 248.347.4350
EMAIL: MANDI@STREETMKTG.COM
