There are four basic opportunities for groups to get involved in The Living It Green Expo and the Pinnacle Hills Arts & Food Festival – a family-friendly community festival with a ten-year vision.   Admission and parking are free.

1.       Volunteer for as many or few hours as you like

2.       Exhibit at the three-day event. Reduced fees for non-profit and community groups. We do have a “grant” program that waives the normal fees for community-based/volunteer organizations with limited means.

3.       Conduct a family-friendly event at the festival. This could include children’s activities or something for teens.  We have a number of kids activities already planned.

4.       Use the event as a fund-raiser.  We always have room for more exhibitors.  We offer a generous revenue-sharing program to groups for securing new commercial exhibitors.

Pinnacle Hills Arts & Food Festival Volunteer Hours (we suggest volunteering for four or more hours):

·         Artist, Exhibitor, Sponsor & Vendor Check-in & Set-up:

o    Friday, September 10, 2010: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

·         Public Show & Sale:

o    Friday: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

o    Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

o    Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

·         Artist, Exhibitor, Sponsor & Vendor Check-in & Set-up/Tear-down:

o    Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

o    Sunday: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Some fun volunteer jobs for the weekend include:

·         Event Photographers/videographers: Using digital cameras, photograph and video log the event for historical documentation and future promotional efforts

·         Street Performers: Puppeteers, magicians, musicians, mimes, etc.

·         Hospitality Desk Hosts: Welcome shoppers and artists, help with paperwork, selling t-shirts and posters, and similar

·         Music Stage Coordinators: Assist the Music Stage Managers with coordinating performers and presenters

·         Festival Ambassador:  Artists need a break! Festival Ambassadors help with booth-sitting, driving the ice cart filled with water and treats to exhibitors, and help enhance the enjoyment of exhibitors and shoppers by answering questions, directing visitors, and providing assistance as necessary

·         Children's Art & Teen Activities Coordinator: Assist with the staging of various children’s art and teen activities throughout the weekend.

·         Set-up/Tear-down: More physical work, this involves assisting with set-up activities – mostly opening/closing the gates, checking credentials, and assisting exhibitors with bulky items

Anyone interested in helping should complete the following form and indicate which opportunities you are interested in, times available: