We wanted to reach out to say "thank you" for making The Break Down - 2025 a memorable moment.
The Upper Watershed of the Roanoke River is a special place we call home, and we thank you for your commitment to regenerative ecology here.
We wanted to give a special "thank you" to all the organizations that made Compost Fest happen:
The Harvest Collective | Lick Run Community Development Corporation | Star City Compost | Common Clay | The Roanoke Workers Assembly
The dedication of these groups made this event free to the whole community, accessible to families, and a deep dive into regenerative ecology.
A big "thank you" to our presenters, instructors, and performers:
Davey Stewards | Hunter Hartley | Eric Lewis | First Breath | Doc McClintock | Shmazz | DJ Outlet | Mike Meador | David Overstreet | Woody and Marcia McKenzie | Misty Dawn
And an extra special "thank you" to those the artists, organizations, eco-vendors, and sustainable cooks in the community who showed up:
Eric Lewis | Make Roanoke | War on Books | Wildwood Craft | Katherine Divine | Herbs the Word | Thirsty Turtle
Community Conversation Slide Show:
Davey Stewards - Performing kids songs in the morning and his original revolutionary folk songs in the afternoon. He's also the Composting Expert!
DJ Outlet is going to finish off the night, keeping us dancing on our feet while he spins out sick beets...oh wait, we mean beats.
BJ Lark - Dedicated to building a stronger, more inclusive community in Roanoke, VA. Through arts education, mentorship, and cultural programming.
Mike Meador - Connect to your body and ground yourself for the day with morning Yoga.
David Overstreet - A cannabis expert, teaching the ins and outs of this common yet dynamic plant.
Wildwood Craft - Upcycled clothing, embroidery, OG paintings, earrings, sugar scrubs & epson salt soaks! A bit of everything - custom made, custom paid, custom fitted.
Herbs The Word - Medicinal remedies sourced from local and organic growers. Healing through generational knowledge of our Earth’s plant medicine.