April 11 2026, 11:30am

Riverbend Earth Day Festival

Riverbend Earth Day Festival

Old Bakery Beer Company

400 Landmarks Blvd.
Alton, Illinois 62002

  • Admission: Free
  • Time: 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Old Bakery Beer Company and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center are teaming up to celebrate Earth Day in the Riverbend.

Join us a little earlier this season, perfect timing to get those new plants in the ground, and enjoy a laid-back afternoon filled with live music, environmental education, eco-friendly vendors, a native plant sale, and plenty of great food and drinks to keep you going.

Live Music

  • 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Casting Runes Band
  • 2 – 4:30 p.m. | Universal Groove Society

Environmental Education

  • National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC)
  • McCully Heritage Project
  • Center for American Archeology
  • Sierra Club
  • Mississippi River Water Trail

Eco-Friendly Shopping & Plant Sale

  • AJK Designs
  • Fire and Hammer
  • So Below Minerals
  • Down on the Farm Apiary
  • Iris Hill Apiary
  • Flourish
  • Tana’s Stained Glass
  • Rhymes & Reason
  • River City Oddities
  • ReBloom STL
  • River Rosie
  • Jim Linksvayer Pottery
  • Stay Weird Crochet
  • SanPaw
  • KT Grows
  • Wild Roots
  • Milton Community Garden
  • Green Thumb Nursery
  • Rovals Decor
  • EJ Jewelry Co.
  • Double Beagle Craft Co.
  • Old Timey Suds
  • Squaresville Goods
  • Shake Rag
  • Sweet Lil Treat Bakery
  • Larder & Cupboard
  • Tree in a Box Artworks
  • Purple Martin Coaching

Come celebrate the season, support local, and leave inspired to make the most of spring.

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The Old Bakery Beer Company is a certified organic craft brewery located in downtown Alton, IL. In addition to the line of up of all-organic beers, OBB's restaurant and tasting room features…
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