Doughnut Disaster Festival

Welcome to the Doughnut Disaster Festival! This isn't just a festival; it's a multi-town journey designed to empower the community to thrive, no matter what challenges come our way. Spanning the vibrant towns of Crockett, Port Costa, and Rodeo, this immersive experience blends the transformative principles of Doughnut Economics with vital disaster preparedness and resilience strategies, all wrapped in a vibrant celebration of local culture, music, art, and food.

We in Crockett, and our neighbors, understand that living along the Carquinez Strait means facing potential challenges like sea level rise, coastal flooding, extreme heat, wildfires, and seismic hazards. This festival is our proactive response, transforming potential anxieties into collective strength and joyful learning.

Your Journey to Resilience: The Doughnut Passport

Upon arrival at any of our festival hubs, grab your Doughnut Disaster Passport! This isn't just a guide; it's your ticket to unlocking a more resilient future. Each engagement you participate in across the three towns earns you a stamp and "Resilience Rings." Collect enough rings, and you'll be entered into drawings for fantastic local prizes – from gift certificates to local businesses to emergency preparedness kits – all while building invaluable knowledge and connections.

Festival Highlights Across Three Towns:

Crockett: The Hub of Doughnut Action

• Workshops: Designing a Resilient Crockett
  
  
  • "Step into the Doughnut for Disaster Prep": Interactive sessions where teams identify local disaster vulnerabilities and brainstorm Doughnut-aligned solutions for preparedness and recovery.
  • "Quick Participatory Doughnut Mapping for Resilience": Help us map Crockett's social and ecological well-being in the face of potential disasters, identifying areas of shortfall and overshoot relevant to resilience.
  • "Place-Based Doughnut Design for Emergency Services": Learn how our local emergency services are integrating Doughnut principles to ensure equitable and regenerative responses.
• Sector Spotlights: Building a Holistic Defense
  
  
  • "Green Infrastructure for Flood Control": Explore local projects using nature-based solutions to mitigate coastal flooding.
  • "Local Food Security in a Crisis": Discover community gardens and food networks building resilience against supply chain disruptions.
  • "Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Demos": Witness practical demonstrations of CERT skills and learn how to get involved.
• Launch Event:
  
  
  • "The Crockett Doughnut Resilience Portrait Launch": Be present for the official unveiling of Crockett's comprehensive Doughnut Portrait, highlighting our vulnerabilities and strengths in the context of disaster resilience. This will be a key moment for community input and discussion on pathways forward.

Port Costa: Art, Culture & Connection in Crisis

• Creative Events: Expressing Resilience
  
  
  • "Resilience Through Rhythm": Musical performances and open mic sessions where local artists share songs and stories of community strength and adaptation.
  • "Art of Adaptation": Collaborative art installations using recycled materials, exploring themes of regeneration and recovery.
  • "Games for Good: Disaster Scenarios": Engaging games that simulate disaster response, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving in a fun environment.
• Local Connection Events:
  
  
  • "Port Costa Community Resilience Meal": A potluck and shared meal, designed to strengthen social networks and foster mutual aid agreements among neighbors.
  • "Local History & Resilience Tour": Guided walks exploring Port Costa's historical resilience in the face of past challenges (e.g., fires, floods) and how those lessons apply today.

Rodeo: Outdoor Action & Inspiring Talks

• Outdoor Events: Connecting with Our Environment
  
  
  • "Wildfire Preparedness Landscaping Workshop": Hands-on activities and expert advice on creating defensible spaces around homes.
  • "Nature's Resilience Hike": Guided exploration of local natural areas, discussing ecological resilience and the role of healthy ecosystems in disaster mitigation (e.g., wetlands for flood control).
• Inspiring Talks: Voices of Preparedness
  
  
  • "Local Practitioners Doing Inspiring Things": Hear from first responders, community organizers, and individuals who have demonstrated resilience in past emergencies.
  • "The Power of Neighbor Networks": Stories and best practices from local residents who have built strong, supportive community networks for everyday life and emergencies.
• Film-based Events:
  
  
  • "Documentary & Dialogue: Climate Change & Our Bay": Screening of a relevant documentary on local climate impacts and adaptation, followed by a facilitated discussion on community actions.
    
    

Across All Towns:

• "Raise Awareness & Explore Forming a Tri-Town Doughnut Resilience Network": Dedicated stations and discussions in each town for those interested in forming a cross-community group focused on ongoing Doughnut Economics and resilience initiatives.
• "Showcase Events: Our Resilience Stories": Throughout the festival, attendees are invited to share their own experiences, projects, or learning journeys related to preparedness, recovery, or Doughnut principles.
  
  

The Doughnut Disaster Festival is more than just an event; it's an investment in our shared future. By combining the visionary framework of Doughnut Economics with actionable strategies for disaster resilience, we aim to build stronger, more connected, and truly thriving communities in Crockett, Port Costa, and Rodeo. Join us to learn, connect, celebrate, and become a part of our collective resilience!