WV Wellness Festival: A free, fun-filled day for the whole family

MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Wellness Festival is just around the corner, and everyone is invited to join in a day of health, wellness, and community.

This free event will be held at the Mylan Park Community Center in Morgantown and promises exciting activities for all ages.

With 89 exhibitors this year, there’s something for everyone!

Highlights include the West Virginia Junior College Mobile Nursing Lab, Pet Helpers pet adoption, and interactive educational displays featuring large inflatable organs to tour.

A Kids Corner, sponsored by WV Medicine Children’s, will feature amazing activities to keep children engaged and entertained all day long.

It’s also not too late to sign up for the Festival Competition or 5K. You can register for the 5K on the day of the event, and fitness competition registration closes on Thursday.

Event Schedule:

9:15 AM – 5K/1 Mile Fun Run Race, Sponsored by Cardinal Pediatrics

10:00 AM – WV Wellness Festival Doors Open to

the Public, Live Music by Lauren Starkey

10:10 AM – 5K Awards, Main Stage

10:15 AM – Fitness Competition Events Begin;

Yoga Class with &Yoga, Activity Tent

10:20 AM – Storytime Yoga: Mindful Movement for Kids with Morgantown Public Library, Kids Corner

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

1:00 PM – Strength in Support: Building Community for Postpartum Wellness Panel Discussion, Main Stage, Fairmont State University Arts Academy Student Performances

1:15 PM – Dynamic Stretch & Breath: Physical Therapy Stretching, Activity Tent

2:00 PM – Securing Tomorrow: Strategies for Family Financial Wellness & Legacy Planning Panel Discussion, Main Stage

2:50 PM – Closing/Awards Ceremony, Main Stage

It’s not too late to sign up for the Festival Competition or the 5K!

You can register for the 5K on the day of the event, and fitness competition registration closes on Thursday.

Forgiven Warrior is a non-profit organization promoting holistic wellness in North Central West Virginia

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