The Town of Frisco is excited to host its annual spring Repair Fair on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Frisco Adventure Park Day Lodge at 621 Recreation Way. Town of Frisco staff will be on site to patch holes and repair minor tears in outdoor equipment such as coats, tents, and backpacks and to provide zipper repairs to gear. Town staff will also be cleaning and sharpening knives, axes, and hatchets. Rebel Sports will have a bike mechanic available for simple bicycle repairs and skateboard tune-ups. A free DIY wash station will be available for tent washing to get gear ready for the season. Storage wax will be available for skis and snowboards. Finally, Big Hollow Guitars will be providing free restringing of any instruments.

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.

“We are extremely excited to host our annual spring gear repair fair with expanded offerings. Last year, we had our biggest turn out yet, with many outdoor items getting repaired and functional again,” stated Blair Miller, Frisco’s Historic Park and Museum Manager 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, and textiles, comprising over 29% of that waste.  

The Green Team asks that each attendee only bring one (clean) piece of equipment for repair and to register items in advance so they can plan ahead. Free coffee will be provided, so attendees are urged to please bring a reusable mug to continue to reduce waste during this event.