Rock & Reuse: Turning Up the Volume on Conservation in 2026

The 2026 Rock & Reuse lineup is here! These events celebrate Resource Central’s mission to make conservation a way of life and highlights the power of reuse to protect our natural resources. We can’t wait to celebrate with you again this year!

2026 Schedule and Lineup:

April 25: 50th Anniversary & Earth Week Celebration

Come celebrate Earth Week, the kickoff to Rock & Reuse, and Resource Central’s 50th anniversary in one big party for the planet! Join us between 10am and 1pm for activities, art, music, and food, and shop our Spring Tool Sale all day long (9am – 5pm).

Nacho Mama’s taco truck
Live music by River Spell
Free snacks, drinks, and info at the Resource Central VIP tent, plus join for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Materials Reuse facility at 11:30am
Visit the new reuse sculpture!
Free planter building workshop — register here!
Free kids’ craft: decorate your own terra cotta pot!
Check out local art from Kieuly Dang and info and gear repairs from Boulder Sports Recycler

May 9: CU Move-out Sale

Check out thousands of dorm materials collected during the University of Colorado Boulder move-out at our CU Sale from 9am to 5pm, while enjoying live music and tasty food truck fare from 10am to 1pm!

Nacho Mama’s taco truck
DJ Deuce spinning live music
Info and gear repairs from Boulder Sports Recycler

June 6: Plant & Garden Sale

Shop individual waterwise plants from Garden In A Box and a huge selection of reclaimed pots, planters, and garden tools.

Nacho Mama’s taco truck
Live music with DJ Prodigy
Pint’s Peak ice cream truck
Local art from Kieuly Dang
Info, resources, and Microbe Brew for sale at the Eco-Cycle tent

July 11: Summer Tool Sale

Browse thousands of reclaimed tools.

Los Dos Bros taco truck
Info and gear repairs from Boulder Sports Recycler
Live glassblowing and art from local artists Brian Cofran and Jacqueline McKinny

August 8: Conservation Clear-Out

For our final Rock & Reuse event of the summer, we’re going BIG!

Rat’s Woodshack BBQ food truck
Live music by The Dollhouse Thieves
Info and gear repairs from Boulder Sports Recycler

September 12: Fall Plant & Garden Sale

Shop individual waterwise plants from Garden In A Box and a huge selection of reclaimed pots, planters, and garden tools.

Los Dos Bros taco truck
Live music with DJ Dane
Info, resources, and Microbe Brew for sale at the Eco-Cycle tent
Live glassblowing and art from local artists Brian Cofran and Jacqueline McKinny
Local art from Kieuly Dang
Info and gear repairs from Boulder Sports Recycler