The popular Spring Eco Festival returns to Invercargill next week, with nearly 30 stallholders already confirmed.

Event organiser Jenny Campbell said the festival theme - "Climate Change – Elect to be Prepared"- would highlight the increased need for individuals to remain aware and vigilant about issues relating to climate change. 

The festival will be held at the Invercargill Workingmen's Club on Saturday September 19. It was already gearing up to be just as successful as last year’s event, Ms Campbell said.

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The displays include resources and education tools to help people live more sustainable lives. 

Ms Campbell said everyone was welcome, and with so many events cancelled due to COVID-19, the day was not just an opportunity to learn more about the environment but an opportunity to connect with people in the community and just ‘have a chat’'.

Stalls and workshops range from saving sea lions to the Sea Society's worm breeding project to a Southern Institute of Technology river water testing project.

People can also find information on dealing with weed plants, water issues, electric vehicles, e-bikes, solar powered electric buses and activities for children.

Election candidates from the Green and Labour parties will attend to provide information on their policies leading up to the election next month. Environment Southland representatives will also be at the festival.

Duncan Cairncross of Invercargill taking George Barr (8) and Rochelle Francis for a ride in his electric car at the 2018 Eco Festival.

Mr Caincross made the car himself from scratch. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/JENNY CAMPBELL

Free electric car rides would be available for those keen to learn more about the wonders of electric travel.

The Spring Eco festival has been running for about 10 years and is supported by the Southland branch of Forest & Bird.

Ms Campbell said the event had grown as more and more people came to learn more about the environment, how look after the planet and live sustainably.

Everyone is welcome but attendees must wear a mask.

Entry is $2 for adults and $1 for students Children aged five and under are free. To hire a stall costs $20.