West Virginia
Wellness Festival
Sat., July 13, 2024
10:00 AM
Mylan Park Aquatic Center & Track Complex
Festival admission is FREE!
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Live Music, Food, Wellness Fair, 5K & Fitness Competition, Movie Night, Giveaways & More!
Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon experiencing the joy of wellness and discovering the wonderful resources our area has to offer.
MISSION
The mission of the West Virginia Wellness Festival is to connect individuals and families in our community to complete wellness resources (including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellness) while simultaneously exposing them to the location and facilities of the Mylan Park Aquatic Center & Track Complex.
SCHEDULE
- 9:15 AM
5K/1 Mile Fun Run Race Start - 10:00 AM
WV Wellness Festival Doors Open To The Public Lauren Starkey Plays, Lobby Festival Competition Events Begin, Competition Areas Kids Wellness Zone Opens - 10:10 AM
5K Awards, Main Stage - 10:15 AM
Yoga Class with &Yoga, Activity Tent - 10:20 AM
Storytime Yoga: Mindful Movement for Kids with Morgantown Public Library, Kids Wellness Zone - 11:00 AM
Thriving Families: A Family Approach To Mental Health Panel Discussion, Main Stage - 11:30 AM
CoMingle Mixer: Friendship & Social Wellness, Activity Tent - 12:00 PM
Stronger Together: Bridging Health, Wellness, and Community Panel Discussion, Main Stage - 12:30 PM
Healthy Cooking Demonstration with WVU Extension Family Nutrition, Activity Tent
Family-friendly, and appropriate for all ages. There will be activities for children. This is an outdoor event, so dress appropriately/wear sunscreen. Rain date scheduled for July 13, 2024.
- 1:00 PM
Strength In Support: Building Community For Postpartum Wellness Panel Discussion, Main Stage - 1:00 PM
Fairmont State University Arts Academy Student Performances, Lobby - 1:15 PM
Dynamic Stretch & Breath: Physical Therapy Stretching, Activity Tent - 2:00 PM
Community Care: First Aid Training Workshop With WVU Medicine Clinical Education & Development, Activity Tent - 2:00 PM
Securing Tomorrow: Strategies For Family Financial Wellness & Legacy Planning Panel Discussion, Main Stage - 2:50 PM
Festival Closing/Fitness Competition Awards Ceremony, Main Stage
THE ORGANIZERS
The West Virginia Wellness Festival is being presented by Forgiven Warrior.
Forgiven Warrior
Forgiven Warrior is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes holistic wellness in North Central West Virginia by:
- Cultivating partnerships to support programs that meet the needs of our community members
- Connecting community members with professional and impactful wellness resources
- Educating community members on sustainable and complete wellness habits
- Mobilizing community members of all ages to serve as wellness ambassadors
