Shipley Eco Action Group (SEAG) announces the 5th Greenfolk Festival – 2nd May

A FREE Land and Food-based Craft celebration will be held at Shipley Community Garden, Hassock Lane South, Shipley, Heanor DE75 7JE, on 2nd May, from 10am–2pm.

Shipley Eco Action Group is delighted to announce its 5th Greenfolk Festival – a free community celebration dedicated to land-based creativity, food-growing inspiration and wellbeing for people and planet. This will all take place at our beautiful wildlife-friendly community garden.

Inspired by the theme “Land and Food-Based Craft”, Greenfolk 2026 invites visitors of all ages to welcome the new season with hands-on workshops, creative craft sessions and opportunities to explore sustainable nature-connected living.

Organisers are especially pleased that this year’s festival will be held in connection with friends and supporters MAKE/SHIFT whose festival as part of Derbyshire Makes will also take place on 2 May, just a short distance away in Heanor from 11:00am – 4:00pm.

What to Expect
The festival will offer a wide range of free activities, including:

• Land-based and food-based craft workshops
• Gardening and food-growing inspiration
• Educational talks
• Bushcraft demonstrations
• Cyanotype photography workshop with Dean Leivers
• ‘Distilling Rainbows’ Botanical Ink making explorations with Clare Taylor
• Fermentation session
• Seed swapping to encourage local biodiversity
• Live musical entertainment throughout the day
• Refreshments provided onsite
• A warm welcome from our dedicated volunteers

Visitors can explore the thriving community garden, discover new skills, and connect with local eco-makers, growers, and educators.

The Greenfolk Festival continues to grow each year, offering a relaxed, family-friendly space for creativity, community connection, and environmental action.

Whether you’re curious about crafting from natural materials, passionate about sustainable food, or simply looking for a joyful way to spend a spring morning, Greenfolk offers something for everyone.

For further information please contact SEAG by clicking here.