The Town of Frisco is excited to host its 4th free Repair Fair on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Old Frisco Community Center located at 110 3rd Avenue in Frisco. Town of Frisco staff will be on site to patch holes and repair minor tears in outdoor equipment such as coats, tents, and backpacks. Staff will also be sharpening machetes, hatchets, and axes. Rebel Sports will have a bike mechanic available for simple bicycle repairs. New this year- there will be a do-it-yourself tent wash station, where community members can bring dirty tents to clean and then dry.

The Town of Frisco’s Repair Fair was launched in 2022 by the Town’s employee led sustainability committee, the Green Team. The event was inspired by existing programs developed by several outdoor gear manufacturers that facilitate the repair, reuse, resale, and recycling of used gear.

“The Green Team is excited to continue hosting the Gear Repair Fair, a popular community event. Last year, we had a successful turn out, with many outdoor items getting repaired so they were functional again,” stated Blair Miller, Frisco’s Museum Coordinator and Green Team member.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 146.1 million tons of solid waste ended up in landfills across the country in 2018, with materials most commonly used in outdoor equipment, such as plastics, leather, metal and textiles, comprising over 29% of that waste.  

The Green Team asks that each attendee only bring one (clean) piece of equipment for repair, sharpening, or tent washing and to register items in advance so they can plan ahead. Non-alcoholic beverages will be supplied, and participants are encouraged to bring a reusable coffee mug to reduce waste at the event.