Turning the waste stream into a resource stream for local communities
Come to our free festival on October 6th to meet historic preservation experts and tradespeople, get antique appraisal advice, and check out demos on upcycling and old home repair. We’ll have funk musicians, artists who work with salvaged materials, local food and beer, face-painting and activities for all ages – plus, a ton of locally salvaged items for your shopping pleasure!
11am-1pm: Ron Hicks Project with music spiced in the south, cooked in Chicago, and served in the DMV
3pm-5pm: 3-time Independent Music Award nominee Lil’ Maceo hailed as “Mr. Funky Sax,”
Parts & Pieces for your upcycling needs!
Bring in your vintage items (or a picture) to learn more about them! Presented by Chris Melendez of Community Forklift, and appraiser Jackie Gray.
Stop by Texiles‘ pop-up to shop an array of secondhand clothing. All products will be in good, wearable condition. Texiles is dedicated to eliminating clothing waste in American landfills through creative use and recycling.
Mozer Works, Inc. (12pm-2pm)
Reclaimed By You – Stop by their booth to make your own upcycled sign from salvaged wood ($25).
L’Enfant Trust (11am-1pm)
Mozer Works, Inc. (12pm-2pm)
Smoke Stack’s House of BBQ has been smoking the competition in the DC food truck arena, offering the greatest BBQ to sink your teeth into. For the past 8 years, these pit masters have been perfecting that tried & true BBQ form, cooking all meats low & slow over a variety of woods to bring out unique, smoky tenderness in every bite.
Including free face painting by Signs, Wonders, & Gifts!
Enter for your chance to win a sign made from locally salvaged wood, or a pair of salvaged ceiling tin end tables!
Tickets are $5, or get 3 for $10.
Town Center Market returns to the ‘Lift, showcasing local breweries.
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