Special Guests

We’re excited to have appearances by these four powerful voices to help elevate and support the mission of Happy Roots and Earth Day through food, fashion, and community…

Tony Hillery – Founder and CEO of Harlem Grown, turning abandoned #NYC lots into thriving #urbanfarms and empowering youth with #freshfood and fresh perspectives.

Samantha Foxx – Globally renowned beekeeper and the force behind Mother’s Finest Urban Family Farms in #WinstonSalemNC – leading with bees, herbs, and Black farming tradition.

Wandy the Maker – #RowanCounty native, famed upcycled fashion icon reimagining streetwear through #upcycledfashion that speaks to identity, culture, and sustainability.

RemyGirl Reworks – Turning vintage finds into bold, one-of-a-kind statement pieces – fashion with a purpose and a story.

Vendors & Educators

IN THE PARK

P1- Happy Roots: Info & Merch

P2- Align & Spiral

P4- Drink Garden (Beer, Wine, Spirits)

P5- Carolina Compost

P6- Catawba College

P7- NC Composting Council w/ The Green Assistant

P8- Yadkin River Keeper

P9- Working Land Trust

P10- East Bay Tea

P11- Happy Roots Lemonade

P12- Jones Family Acres

P13- North American Paw Paw Association

P14- Mother’s Finest

P15- Shalom Reflexology

P16- Brick Ed


INNES STREET

i1- Sea Bear Art

i2- Modern Goldfish

i3- Two Nerds

i4- Loyal Wyvern

i5- Stone & Hide

i6- Lino Visuals

i7- Pharma Barn

i8- Old Slewfoot Workshop

i9- Joyous Minerals

i10- Handmade Bliss

i11- Hera’s Hoops

i12- Shaped by Nature

i13- Rustic Edge Soaps

i14- Five Little Dragons

i15- Carolina Folkworks

i16- Fraxinus Apothecary & Botanicals

i17- Carolina Tie Dyes

i18- Thrive Gardening

i19- Cahoon’s Little Art Shop

i20- MADE for you

CHURCH STREET

C1- Food Lion

C2- Sustainable Salisbury

C3- City of Salisbury

C4-C5- Hall Roofing

C6- Happy Roots Plant Sales

C7- Hall Roofing

C9- Happy Roots Local Farm Burgers

WELLS FARGO LOT

WF1- South Main Book Company

WF2- Street Fare Farm (cut flower sales)

WF3-6- Lane Exchange

WF7- Pile of Pixies

WF8- The Fun Factory

WF9- Wicked Links Permanent Jewelry

WF10- Sew Crafty Cargo

WF11- The Crescent Moon Boutique

WF12- Communities in Schools

WF13- Forever Windows

WF14- Bread Riot

WF15- Nazareth Child & Family Connection

WF16- Isenhour Air Care

WF17- Canteny Foundation Specialist

WF19- Extension Master Gardeners of Rowan County

WF20- Rowan Early College

WF21- Rowan Democratic Party

WF22- Power Home Remodeling

WF23- Salisbury Parks & Rec

WF24- Rowan Family Civitan Club

WF25- Literary Council

WF26- Citizens Climate Lobby

WF27- Splat Back!

WF28- New Wave Apparel

WF29- Bessie’s Daughter

WF30-31 Pennie’s Place

WF32- Sun’s Jewelry

WF33-34- Catawba College Chemistry

WF35- Jeep’s Forge, LLC School of Blacksmithing

WF36- Shannon Quick Art

WF37- Rowan County Beekeepers Association

WF38- The Pedal Factory

WF 39- Salisbury Symphony

WF40- NextGen Academy

WF41- North Carolina Conservation Network

WF42- Salisbury Rowan Farmer’s Market

WF43- DownHome NC

WF44- Crosby Scholars

WF45- St Luke’s Episcopal Church

WF46- The Strozier Community & Family Foundation

WF47- Yadkin Path Montessori School

WF48- Rowan Family Civitan Club

WF49- Cricket Wireless

Free Yoga!

yoga

For the second year in a row, we are kicking off this amazing festival with a free yoga session at 10:00 am on the main festival lawn.

SoFul Yoga and Wellness at Railwalk and Heart of Salisbury have joined Earth Day Jam to offer three other set-break yoga sessions throughout the day. These twenty-five minute sessions will be hosted by @shantih_kristen at 11:45, @eclectichaven at 2:15, and @anne_cote_hoffman at 3:30. Meet us for any/all the festival yoga you can. You’ll find us in the wellness area to the right of the main stage–be sure to visit the studio booths for class schedules and more information on what Salisbury’s #yogastudios have to offer! Hope to see you on the Green on April 22!

Free Cone Day

Ben and Jerrys

Ben & Jerry’s has selected Happy Roots as one of their organizations with a social justice mission to support.

From 1pm-2pm at Earth Day Jam 2023 Ben & Jerry’s will be GIVING AWAY scoops of their famous ice cream to help raise money for Happy Roots school and community garden projects!

Ben & Jerry’s has a progressive, nonpartisan social mission that seeks to meet human needs and eliminate injustices in our local, national, and international communities by integrating concerns for people and the environment in their day-to-day business activities.

Thank you Ben & Jerry’s!

Fundraiser with Blake Christiana

Yarn has played Earth Day Jam before and we were bummed it didn’t work out to have them back this year. But we may have landed something even better.

With 10 studio albums, Yarn has played upwards of 170 shows a year and sharing stages with such superstars as Dwight Yoakam, Railroad Earth, Marty Stuart, Allison Krauss, The Lumineers and many more.

The accolades piled up quickly. They have landed on the #Grammy ballot 4 times, garnered nods from the Americana Music Association, placed top five on both Radio and Records and the #AMA album charts, airplay on SiriusXM, CNN, CMT, Rolling Stone and more.

As Yarn look forward to their next 2 studio releases in 2023, Blake looks to establish himself more as the songwriter he’s always been. These next 2 releases are to be Blake’s most personal, polished, and best of Yarn’s career so far.

These songs all tell a story individually but they also tell a story as a whole, a songwriter and musician ready to dive deeper into the music and the art for a greater result that he believes anyone can appreciate, relate to, and enjoy.

Experience Blake and his newest work through a raw, intimate solo performance on SHUG’s Stage Friday, March 31st.

So maybe not AT Earth Day Jam, but he’s helping us raise money for Happy Roots ON THE ROAD to Earth Day Jam 🙌🏽

Purchase tickets for this show OR stop in Shug’s at anytime and buy some raffle tickets for a #limitededition custom built bicycle donated by New Belgium Brewing!

Earth Jam Pre-Party

Did you hear? 
We’re kicking-off EARTH DAY JAM ‘23 weekend with an up close and personal performance by PALMYRA! Come Pre-Party with FloydFest 2022 On The Rise Winners!

Friday April 21st at SHUG’s at Brooklyn South Square in #DowntownSalisbury we’ll be doing some exclusive Happy Roots and Earth Day Jam giveaways to get ready for the big festival day! Stay tuned for more details!
Doors Open at 6pm/Limited Space
Ages 21 and up
Advanced GA $10
GA-DOS $14

Doors open at 6pm with performances by Eddie’s Attic Songwriter Top 3 finalist, Karly Driftwood & 2023 SXSW debut performer Justin Golden.
https://www.karlydriftwood.com/
https://www.justingoldenmusic.com/

About Palmyra –
Established in the Shenandoah Valley, Palmyra’s set explores the fusion of traditional folk string instruments, three part harmonies and foot percussion. The trio captures the collective spirit of three Virginia natives, Teddy (he/him), Manoa (he/him), and Sasha (they/them), often described as a distant cousin of the progressive folk band, Punch Brothers mixed with elements of Oliver Wood or The Avett Brothers. Palmyra’s songs are intimate and contemplative, with arrangements that allow them to create the illusion of a full, larger-than-three ensemble. The trio’s sound is a nod to Appalachia and Midwestern Americana, apparent through their stirring craftsmanship and dedication to a folk-driven, innovative experience throughout each live performance.

In 2022, Palmyra made their Newport Folk Festival debut, were named the FloydFest 2022 OnTheRise Winner, and performed over 150 tour dates on acclaimed stages up and down the east coast, including a support tour with national headlining act, Illiterate Light. They are currently working on writing and recording music in their new home of Richmond, VA and will be touring all of 2023.

📸 Dave Parrish Photography

https://facebook.com/events/s/earth-day-jam-pre-party-with-p/598873318739660/

Music Schedule

10:00AM Big Love Yoga MAIN STAGE
11:00AM Roxxi CJ’S SUNSHINE STAGE
11:00-11:45AM The Stokes MAIN STAGE
11:15-11:45AM Gabe and Addie Webster CJ’S SUNSHINE STAGE
12:15-1:00PM Big Break MAIN STAGE
12:00-12:15PM West Rowan Ukulele Club CJ’S SUNSHINE STAGE
12:40PM Jordan Roby CJ’S SUNSHINE STAGE
1:00PM Chelsea Sing Along CJ’S SUNSHINE STAGE
1:30-2:15PM Destiny Stone MAIN STAGE
1:15-1:45PM Landon Byrd CJ’S SUNSHINE STAGE
1:45-2:30PM CJ’s Sunshine Band CJ’S SUNSHINE STAGE
2:30-3:15PM Hillbilly Hobos CJ’S SUNSHINE STAGE
2:45-3:30PM Swim In The Wild MAIN STAGE
3:15-4:00PM Greta Rose Band CJ’S SUNSHINE STAGE
4:00-4:45PM Groove 8 MAIN STAGE
4:00-5:00PM The Slings CJ’S SUNSHINE STAGE
5:00-6:30PM Courtney Puckett and Friends CJ’S SUNSHINE STAGE
5:15-6:15PM Abby Bryant & the Echoes MAIN STAGE
6:45-8:00PM Caitlin Krisco & The Broadcast MAIN STAGE
8:30-10:00PM The Get Right Band MAIN STAGE