This page lists events related to solar cooking throughout the world. To add to this page, click the "Edit" button above or email event information to paul@solarcooking.org.

Cambodia

Ecuador

• Classes throughout the year (Quito) The Ecuadorian Research and Training Institute (IECAIM), under the direction of Fabiola Cuvi, has scheduled six workshops on solar cooking for 2013, one every two months. These classes are open to the public, and participants of all ages are encouraged to attend. Their objective is to train 180 people this year. For more information contact Fabiola Cuvi.

Germany

Spain

• Saturday, June 23, 2013: (Bullas) There will be an all-day workshop on organic food and responsible consumption organized by AMPA CEP "ARTERO". The goal is to provide information on organic gardening, and help families make healthy eating choices. The program will begin at 10 a.m., and a solar cooking demonstration will take place at noon. Many organizations will be represented, including Biosecure, Ecoprao, Ecologists in Action, Zagaleco, and the Small Square Association. Program information All are welcome to attend. Map location of the event. Registration information

Switzerland

• May 17-18, 2013: (Winterthur, Zurich) This year the Afro-Pfingsten Festival will focus on fairness, and how organizations may address awareness of disparities around the globe, and in particular, Africa. The Association pour le Développement de l'Energie Solaire (ADES) will participate, and will be located directly below the church towers of the City Church in the Old Town.

USA

California

• Saturday, May 18, 2013: (Sunnyvale) Full Circle Farm, 1055 Dunford Way, is offering a solar cooker construction workshop 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. In the class we will make homemade solar ovens from simple materials you have at home. We will make a solar panel cooker and a solar box cooker. We will also have a ‘sport’ solar oven from the Solar Oven Society to examine, and see how it performs. More information...
• Saturday, May 18, 2013: (Vacaville) A new Solar Cooking/Build a Solar Cooker course is being offered by the City of Vacaville’s Community Services Department that will teach participants the benefits of cooking with sunshine. Participants in this class will create an economical, portable solar cooker and receive instruction on essential solar cooking tips. It’s a great way to add solar cooking to your camping/backpacking adventures or emergency preparedness plan. The one day class is from 10 a.m - noon. Registration information...
• Sunday, May 26, 2013: (Carmichael) Solar Cooking with Denis Zanchi at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Ancil Hoffman County Park from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. With summer around the corner, it’s time to explore solar cooking. Discover how easy it is cook a variety of foods using the sun. Space is limited so come early. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Sign-ups taken the day of the event. It is recommended arriving 30 minutes prior to start time. Donations gratefully accepted. There is a $5 per car admission county entrance fee into Ancil Hoffman Park (Free to members). More information...
• Saturday, June 22, 2013: (Fresno) Central Valley Solar Cookers will be holding a solar cooking festival at The Gazebo in Woodland Park from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. It will feature solar cooking demonstrations, music by Cerro Negro, Eva Scow, and Samba Central, and other solar science. A Parasol Parade at 11 a.m. led by Samba Central, and a potluck food tasting for members, family and friends. Also a raffle and information on how to get started solar cooking. Please come join us to celebrate solar cooking and the summer solstice. Bring your Cooker (if you can), food to solar cook(or to share at the potluck - members only), parasol or umbrella, chairs, sunglasses, family and friends, and a spirit for adventure and innovation. Let's get California solar cooking. More Information...
• Saturday, August 3, 2013: (Nevada City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (no alcohol, drugs, tobacco or foul language allowed) will be having a Solar Cook-Off and Potluck at 615 Hollow Way. Cooking will begin at 10 a.m., and the potluck will start at 4 p.m. Bring tasty ingredients of your favorite dish to solar cook and share. If you don’t have a solar cooker, bring yourself and see what the excitement is about. Information available to learn how to make a cooker to use the sun to cook food. For more information contact Ken Dorris, +1 (530) 292-4213.
• Wednesday, August 14, 2013: (Sacramento) Solar Cookers International is holding it's annual Shine On! gathering to pay tribute to the work of many who have helped teach solar cooking and water pasteurization around the world. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. More details to follow.

Oregon

• July 26-28, 2013: (John Day) This year's SolWest Fair at the Grant County Fairgrounds hopes to include solar cooking demonstrations, with classes for all ages, solar food vendors and a solar potluck. Since 1999, SolWest has been a back-to-our-roots education-oriented event with the aim of helping small businesses and sustainability-oriented attendees, but the fair is endangered by lack of funding. Consider offering what aid you can to continue the SolWest Fair tradition. More information...

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See also

• Past events
• Organizing Solar Cooking Events