Learn New DIY Skills to Slash Your Monthly Bills
Start living a more independent, self-sufficient lifestyle, and stop overpaying for basic necessities—it’s easier than you think, and we’ll show you how!
Organic Gardening
Chickens
& Livestock
Off-Grid Living
& DIY
Natural
Health
Small Business
Sign Up for a 3-Day Money-Saving Event!
You can build resiliency against inflation and combat the costly whims of the supply chain, the grid, and even extreme weather. Join us at the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR for a Texas-sized three days of expert-led workshops, hands-on learning, a vast marketplace, family-friendly fun, and more!
Acquire the skills and know-how for year-round savings directly from some of the most sought-after mentors in organic gardening, animal husbandry, off-grid living, holistic health, and all things sustainability.
Plus, kids 17 and under get in free — they’ll love making bath bombs, naturally scented play dough, mud forts, and more!
Early Bird Pricing Through Sept. 17, 2023
Get your tickets early to save! Individual day prices will increase $5 and Weekend and Preferred Seating will increase $10 on Sept. 17 and will be full price the weekend of the Fair.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!Hours
Friday, Feb. 16
• 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 17
• 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 18
• 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location
Cadence Bank Center
(formerly Bell County Expo Center)
301 West Loop 121
Belton, Tex. 76513
The More You Learn at the Fair, the More You Save at Home!
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Reduce Your Grocery Bill
Remember watching the price of eggs skyrocket? What if you could turn your backyard into your own sustainable market? You don’t need acreage to live off the land, but you do want to make sure you’re getting a return on your investment.
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Cut Your Energy Costs
Tired of the seasonal seesaw of high gas bills in the winter and outrageous electricity bills come summertime? Discover empowering DIY hacks and project ideas (big and small) to put some distance between you and the grid.
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Turn Your Passion into Profit
In addition to saving money, why not capitalize on the activities and skills that bring you joy for an additional source of income? Will 2023 be the year you unleash your inner entrepreneur and reap the rewards?
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Boost Your Health & More!
What if remedies to common health issues were waiting for you in your backyard? There’s a long tradition of tapping into the healing potential of Mother Nature for physical and emotional wellness, but the right guidance to navigate holistic health practices is key for effectiveness and safety.
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Customize Your Fair Experience Based on Your Goals and Personal Interests
Reduce Your Grocery Bill
From raising poultry to maximizing your organic garden’s yield, kickstart your journey to greater food independence alongside master gardeners and experts in animal husbandry who can help you avoid making expensive mistakes.
Organic Gardening Workshops
These are just four of 18 Organic Gardening workshops taking place on stage at the event over the weekend!
All on-stage workshops are included in the price of admission. Only Hands-on Workshops require additonal passes.
Chickens & Livestock Workshops
These are just four of 10 workshops on Chicken and Livestock taking place on stage at the event over the weekend!
All on-stage workshops are included in the price of admission. Only Hands-on Workshops require additonal passes.
CUT YOUR ENERGY COSTS
You don’t have to spend a fortune to put in place methods that can save you money and keep you safe, comfortable, and ready for anything nature has in store.
Off-Grid Living & DIY Workshops
These are just four of 13 workshops on Off-Grid Living
& DIY Projects taking place on stage at the event over the weekend!
All on-stage workshops are included in the price of admission. Only Hands-on Workshops require additonal passes.
TURN YOUR PASSION INTO PROFIT
Building a home- or community-based small business can be daunting, but the experienced industry leaders you’ll meet at the Fair have your back. From grant-writing to networking, marketing, and beyond, learn what it takes to be successful and how to get started.
Small Business Workshops
These are just four of 8 workshops on Small Business taking place on stage at the event over the weekend!
All on-stage workshops are included in the price of admission. Only Hands-on Workshops require additonal passes.
Boost Your Health & More!
You’ll meet experienced instructors at the Fair ready to share their knowledge and provide an entry point into this world. Sign up to learn about herbal teas, tinctures, salves, and more — you can even make your own body care products to take home with author Janice Cox!
Natural Health & More Workshops
These are just four of 30 workshops on Natural Health and more taking place on stage at the event over the weekend!
All on-stage workshops are included in the price of admission. Only Hands-on Workshops require additonal passes.
Additional Attractions and Activities
Mother Earth News Social Hour
SATURDAY, JULY 15 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Anchor Plaza
Attend the Mother Earth News Social Hour and enjoy appetizers and tastings when doors open at 5 p.m. Enjoy local craft hard ciders and meads from Threadbare Cider with a presentation from Head Cider Maker Brian Bolzan.
Discover nuances in honey flavor, texture, and aroma with a tasting led by Tara Chapman of Two Hives Honey.
Finally, hear stories on saving seeds from Ira Wallace, Amyrose Foll, and Bevin Cohen — then take home seeds!
Admission included in VIP Ticket or $10 at the door.
Foraging Walk at Presque Isle State Park
SATURDAY, JULY 15 | 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Are you curious about foraging for food in the wild but need to know the do’s and don’ts? Join Amyrose Foll and William Padilla-Brown for a foraging walk at Presque Isle State Park and learn how to identify and harvest wild plants and mushrooms. This is a unique opportunity to gain foundational knowledge from experienced guides so that you can confidently forage on your own. Proceeds for this walk will be donated to Presque Isle Partnership.
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Electric Vehicle Showcase
From battery electric vehicles to hybrids, there’s sure to be something interesting for you to see at the Alternative Energy Car Show. Members of the Three Rivers EVA and local EV owners will be showing off their vehicles in the parking lot south of Bayfront Convention Center. (SEE MAP)
There will be several Tesla Model S, a Tesla Model 3, a Tesla Model Y, a Niro EV, several Chevy Bolts, a VW ID4, a 2021 RAV4 Prime and a Ford Fusion Hybrid, among others. Come hear about these sustainable vehicles from an owner’s point of view and see how you too can drive an Alternative Energy Vehicle.
Start Planning Your Visit Today
Interested in camping? Check out these nearby RV Parks and/or campgrounds:
Sara’s Campground
Lampe Campground
Presque Isle Passage
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