Organizers have announced the musicians planning to provide the live entertainment when Newtown Earth Day Festival returns on Saturday, April 23, following a two-year hiatus.

On the line-up is John Chapman, a Danbury-based singer-songwriter “with a unique American roots guitar style;” Sundad, the father-son duo who performs New Age and world fusion fingerstyle guitar acoustic instrumental music; Split Decision, a four-piece band; and The Barn Rats, a Connecticut band with dozens of originals and covers.

These folks will be among those participating in the event, a full day of family fun and learning presented on the front lawn of Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street.

The festival runs from 10 am until 4 pm. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking in lots on either side of the building.

Organized by a group of concerned citizens, the annual outdoor event is designed to highlight Newtown’s abundant natural resources and help attendees learn how to become a bit greener.

From children’s activities, live music, and animal exhibits to refreshments, vendors, a silent auction, and Newtown Lions Club’s Lose the Litter initiative, the event is perfect and suitable for all ages.

Fair Food Project

In addition to traditional food vendors, the festival this year will embark on a new collaboration with the Newtown High School Culinary Department.

Focusing on food sustainability and the elimination of food waste, this project promises to be both educational and delicious. Data shows that food waste is the single largest component of solid waste sent to incinerators and landfills.

Inspired by that date and initiatives — including CT DEEP’s support of programs across the state to address the issue of food and other waste — a menu of 21st Century foods, packaging, and drinks will all be featured at Newtown Earth Day Festival.

Newtown Earth Day is also a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Partial proceeds from festivals are donated to Newtown Scholarship Association, earmarked for students majoring in environmentally friendly studies.

Sponsor and vendor openings are still available.

For additional information visit newtownearthday.org.

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Managing Editor Shannon Hicks can be reached at shannon@thebee.com.