SPERRYFEST is proud to have earned the Virginia Green Festival Certification!    As a key part of our mission, we want to have a positive impact on our natural environment.

Our eco-initiatives include elimination of single use plastic (i.e. water bottles, plastic bags, etc… 91% of “recycled” plastic DOES NOT get recycled).  Water refill stations will be available throughout the festival along with reusable/recyclable cups.  

Food and beverage vendors will utilize compost-able and recyclable food service wares, source local ingredients, offer vegan/vegetarian/GF options, and minimize processed food. Composted food scraps will be donated to local pig and chicken farms.   

Green Team volunteers will be positioned in our eco-rubbish stations ensuring all waste is recycled and composted properly.  At the completion of the event recycling, compost and landfill will be weighed for future comparison metrics and taken to the Flatwood recycling center in Rappahannock. Would you like to be a part of our Green Team?    Email us at sperryfestparticipate@gmail.com.

Festival banners and river racing DUCKS are recycled and reused each year. Environmentally-friendly porta potties conserve fresh water resources, minimize methane emissions, and prevent water contamination due to run-off associated with wastewater usage.   

An educational tent on sustainability will be onsite for festival goers to visit.  We  encourage vendors, volunteers and attendees to carpool or utilize our walkable river trail to access the festival. 

We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and improving our eco efforts year after year.  Small changes make a big impact on our carbon footprint!  

If you or your business would like to learn how to GO GREEN visit https://www.virginiagreen.net/get-certified/