Oak Cliff Earth Day is held in beautiful Lake Cliff Park. Photo by Jim Domke.
We’re gearing up to host one the best grassroots Earth Day fests in North Texas.
The 17th Annual Oak Cliff Earth Day will be held on April 19, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. at Lake Cliff Park, 300 E. Colorado Boulevard in Dallas.
Oak Cliff Earth Day was founded by local volunteers who wanted to educate the community about protecting our planet.
Today, the event features nearly 100 green vendors and environmental nonprofits, along with live entertainment and food trucks.
Green Source Texas reporter and author Amy Martin will be signing her book Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth at the Green Source Texas booth near the entrance of the festival from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
2026 Oak Cliff Earth Day Main Stage Schedule
10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. – UNITARIAN CHURCH – PRAYERS FOR THE PLANET
11:15 a.m. – Noon – OAK LAWN BAND
Noon – OPENING CEREMONY
12:15 p.m. -1:00 p.m. – BALLLET FOLKLORIA OLLIMPAXQUI
1:15 p.m. – 2 p.m. – GREINER DANCE COMPANIES
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – THEO WILSON
3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – BANDAN KORO
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. – BOOKER T. WASHINGTON – ‘The MIDI Fusion Jazz Ensemble’
FEST EVOLUTION
The green fest began in 2007. In 2018, Green Source Texas and its parent nonprofit the Dallas-based Memnosyne Institute partnered with some of the original volunteers to host the event.
Today, organizers are working towards a goal of becoming a zero waste event.
"Our main focus is educating the public," said organizer Lybo Buchanan. "We plan on setting up an Education Pavilion this year, which will inform people on various topics, such as recycling locations — where to take electronics, chemicals, gasoline, batteries, styrofoam, etc."
For the third year in a row, the Dallas Zoo will be the event's Title Sponsor. Longtime sponsor Dallas Parks and Recreation Department has supported the fest since its inception.
Vendor registration is open up to the day of the event. Pricing for governmental agencies and schools is free. For non-profits, the cost for a booth space is $55. A commercial vendor space is $80. The registration includes a table and two chairs. Questions regarding becoming a vendor? Contact the OCED vendor chair.