Climate Solutions Series Workshop Application

We’re inviting individuals, educators, artists, and organizations to propose interactive workshops for The Great Northern’s Climate Solutions Series during the 2027 festival (January 27–31, 2027).

Dates and times available for workshops (TBD)

• Saturday, January 30th, 2027: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, January 31st, 2027: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Selected facilitators will be provided:

• Dedicated space within the festival footprint
• Marketing and promotional support
• Access to an engaged, climate-curious audience

We are especially interested in workshops that are:

• Interactive and participatory
• Rooted in practical climate action or skill-building
• Accessible to a broad public audience

Examples include:

• Visible mending/textile repair
• Food waste reduction or composting demos
• Winter seed sowing or urban gardening
• Climate storytelling or art-making
• Low-waste living practices
• Climate career exploration or skill-building
• Local tours of sustainable businesses

Final scheduling and location details will be confirmed in Fall 2026.

Thank you for your interest in hosting a Climate Solutions Series workshop at The Great Northern Winter Festival. Please review the following terms and conditions carefully. By submitting your application, you agree to comply with the guidelines outlined below.

Application & Approval Process

• Submitting an application does not guarantee participation in the festival.
• While you may be asked to provide payment information, no payment will be processed unless your application is approved.
• Upon approval, you will receive an invoice for the workshop fee. Workshop fees are non-refundable, regardless of cancellation, withdrawal, or weather-related disruption.

Zero-Waste Commitment

The Great Northern Winter Festival is committed to being a zero-waste event, and all workshop leaders are expected to actively support this goal. By participating, you agree to:

• Use only compostable, recyclable, or reusable packaging and service ware. All single-use items must be BPI-certified compostable or locally recyclable.
• Eliminate Styrofoam, plastic bags, plastic straws, and other non-recyclable plastics from your operations.
• Properly sort waste using the provided clearly labeled compost, recycling, and landfill bins.
• Ensure your staff are trained in proper waste diversion and materials handling.

Workshop leaders found to be in violation of these sustainability requirements may be removed from the festival without refund and may be prohibited from future participation.

Permits, Licensing & Compliance

• Workshop leaders are responsible for obtaining all required permits, licenses, and health certificates as applicable.
• All food workshop leaders must comply with local, state, and federal food safety regulations and be prepared for potential health inspections.

Insurance & Liability

• Workshop leaders may be required to provide proof of general liability insurance.
• The Great Northern Winter Festival, its producers, partners, and affiliated entities are not responsible for loss, damage, theft, or injury incurred before, during, or after the event.

Setup, Takedown & Hours of Operation

• Workshop leaders must adhere to designated setup and takedown schedules shared in advance.
• Booths must be fully set up before opening and remain operational during official festival hours.
• Late setup or early breakdown may result in removal from the event and disqualification from future opportunities.

Workshop Conduct & Appearance

• Workshop spaces must be clean, professional, and visually aligned with the spirit of the festival.
• Inappropriate behavior, offensive content, or disruption of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in immediate removal without refund.

Electricity & Equipment

• Access to outlets is limited and must be requested in advance.
• Workshop leaders are responsible for their own equipment.

Weather & Force Majeure

• The Great Northern Winter Festival is a rain, snow, or shine event.
• In cases of extreme weather or other force majeure events, the festival reserves the right to cancel, delay, or adjust programming without issuing refunds.

By submitting your workshop application, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to all terms listed above. You also commit to upholding The Great Northern’s mission to celebrate resilience, creativity, and connection to place—while supporting our shared responsibility to protect the environment through zero-waste practices.