About The Festival
Wellness Fair, Fitness Competition, Children’s Activities, Live Music, Food, Giveaways & More!
Enjoy a family friendly afternoon experiencing the joy of wellness and discovering the wonderful resources our area has to offer.
EMBRACE WELLNESS, CONNECT COMMUNITY.
Mission
The mission of the WV Wellness Festival is to connect individuals and families within our community to comprehensive wellness resources. By embracing a holistic approach, the festival endeavors to address various dimensions of wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects.
Through an interactive wellness fair, educational workshops, and engaging activities, the festival aims to empower attendees with the knowledge, tools, and support networks necessary to enhance their overall well-being. By fostering connections and collaboration among diverse wellness providers and community members, Forgiven Warrior presents the WV Wellness Festival as a way to cultivate a healthier and more vibrant community for all.
Schedule
Festival schedule is tentative and subject to change!
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
Kids Corner Opens
10:10 AM
5K Awards, Main Stage
10:15 AM
Yoga Class with &Yoga, Activity Tent
Festival Competition Events Begin, Competition Areas
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
Sat, July 13, 2024
10:00AM
Mylan Park Community Center
Festival admission is FREE!
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
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
Securing Tomorrow: Strategies For Family Financial Wellness & Legacy Planning Panel Discussion, Main Stage
2:50 PM
Festival Closing/Fitness Competition Awards Ceremony, Main Stage
Bonnie’s Bus, a mobile mammography unit dedicated to providing breast cancer screenings, will be joining us hosted by PuraVita Direct Primary Care. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (304) 244-1347.
WEST VIRGINIA WELLNESS FESTIVAL
Fitness Competition
5K, & 1 mile family fun run
The WV Wellness Festival Fitness Competition is the ultimate test of fitness prowess, serving as the proving grounds for excellence in physical performance. With divisions for men and women across various age groups and fitness levels, participants compete for prizes in a range of events. Highlights include a standalone 5k run and an array of dynamic challenges such as bench press, pull-ups, agility, and more. Stay tuned for the unveiling of this year’s event lineup, promising a diverse competition open to all who seek to push their limits and showcase their fitness achievements.
There will be a prize to the overall male and female winners of the WV Wellness Festival Fitness Competition! Additional prizes will be awarded to the podium winners in each division.
Competition Events
- 5k Run
- 4 Minute, Max Meter Row **Sponsored by Community Fitness of Morgantown
- Sand Bag Ladder **Sponsored by Morgantown Police Department
- Strict Pullups **Sponsored by U.S.A. Army National Guard
- Agility Course **Sponsored by Orion Financial
- Max Reps Bench Press (135/95) **Sponsored by CrossFit Morgantown
- Broad Jump **Sponsored by First United Bank & Trust
- 3 Rep Max Deadlift **Move Right Performance Therapy and Recovery Center
Men will be scored against all other men, women will be scored against all other women. At the end of the event, the top three overall and top three in each age group will receive awards.
The age groups are as follows:
- 18 and under
- 19-34
- 35-49
- 50 and above
**Age is based on the athlete’s age as of July 13, 2024.
Early Bird Registration (Register by May 1) – $65
Registration (After May 1) – $75
5K / 1 MILE FAMILY FUN RUN
1 Mile Family Fun Run is sponsored by Cardinal Pediatrics.
Wellness Fair
An interactive exhibitor fair showcasing the best of West Virginia's health and wellness organizations and experts. This lively event is interactive, fun and educational but also free for all attendees. Celebrating and supporting holistic wellness, the fair offers a plethora of free resources, giveaways, and health screenings covering physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Last year alone, we provided over 330 free screenings, hosted 8 workshops and seminars, and welcomed 85 exhibitors. This year we expect to grow even more!
Interested in Becoming An exhibitor?
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Highlight your wellness business or services at the Festival! All WV Wellness Festival exhibitors must be an individual or entity supporting community wellness including physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. Exhibitor space is limited and will be confirmed on a first come first serve basis. Reserve your spot now!
exhibitor Pricing
$500 Premium Exhibitor Space
$100 Exhibitor Space
$35 Non-Profit Exhibitor Space
QUESTIONS?
Contact WVWellnessFestival@gmail.com
EXHIBITOR pARTICIPATION FORM
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SATURDAY, JUNE 15
2024 EXHIBITORS
&Yoga
Advantage Health & Wellness
Al-Anon Family Groups
Almost Heaven Mobile Hydration
Amplify Children’s Academy
Bemer Group
Black Bear Historical Fencing
Bonnie’s Bus
Busy Bee Fit
Busy Moms Healthcare
Cardinal Pediatrics
CASA For Kids
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
Chestnut Ridge Church
Coliseum Chiropractic
CoMingle
Community Fitness of Morgantown
Compass Women’s Center
CORE (Center for Organ Recovery & Education)
DBSA WV (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of WV)
Dynamic Physical Therapy
Ellie Mental Health-WV
Empty Bowls Monongalia
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown
Enlightened Body & Wellness
Fairchance Dental Arts
FBI – Criminal Justice Information Services
First Choice Services
Forgiven Warrior/Wee Warriors
Granville Police Department, K9 Unit
Harmony, a Member of Transformation Care Network
High Mark Health Options
Hoss Foundation
Huntington Bank
Intentional Wellness & Consulting
Iron Bombshell Fitness & Nutrition
Mal’s Fresh Produce Market
MedBridge
Meridian Dental Specialists
Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center
Mon Health Cancer Center
Mon Health Progressing Through Postpartum (P3) Program
Mon Health Digestive Care/Gastroenterology
Mon Health – Preston Memorial Hospital Diabetic Education
Montani Mental Health, LLC
Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels
Morgantown Public Library System
Mountain Mama Family Services
Mountain State Wellness
Move Right Performance Therapy & Recovery Center
Mylan Park Aquatic Center & Track Complex
Norwex – Healthy Living with Missy
Orion Financial Group
PaperPie Learning
Pet Helpers, Inc.
Postpartum Support International – WV Chapter
Psychobabble-Me Podcast
PuraVita Direct Primary Care
Rape & Domestic Violence Information Center
Regional Eye Associates
Release Restore
Restore Addiction Recovery and Wellness
Sleep Number
SteppingStones
Symmetry Fitness
The Joint Chiropractic
The Robin Ames Foundation
Thomas Integrative Psychotherapy
Triquetra Body, LLC
Unbound Counseling, LLC
United Way of Monongalia & Preston Counties
USA Army National Guard
USA Army Recruiting Command
USA Martial Arts of Morgantown
Verano
Wholebrain Solutions
Wise Path Recovery Centers/Ascension Recovery Services
WV Department of Health – Division of Immunization Services
WVJC School of Nursing
WVU Extension Family Nutrition
WVU Medicine Center for Reproductive Medicine
WVU Medicine Children’s
WVU Medicine Clinical Education & Development
WVU Medicine Department of OB/GYN
WVU Medicine – WVU Hospitals Center for Quality Outcomes
WVU Traumatic Brain Injury Services Program
Yost Hearing
Young Life WV
Zera House
FOOD VENDORS
The Mason Jar (Featuring healthy concessions indoors including Veggie Wraps, Chicken Wraps, Cole Slaw, and Fruit Cups)
Paleonardos (Food truck serving wholesome meals that adhere to the principles of the Paleo diet.)
Mama T’s Munchies (Food truck returning by popular demand with their famous pork tacos.)
Kona Ice (Food truck and child fan-favorite, bringing out a menu of reduced sugar and dye drinks especially for the WV Wellness Festival.)
Healthy Family Fun
The Kids Corner is generously sponsored by
The West Virginia Wellness Festival will be packed with healthy fun for the whole family! Admission to the festival is free and includes the Wellness Fair, live music, spectator access to the Fitness Competition, and more!
FAMILY FITNESS CHALLENGE
Families and individuals attending the Festival can put their skills to the test in a series of exciting physical challenges and scavenger hunt-style tasks. Incorporating events from the fitness competition, along with activities from exhibitors and more, participants have the chance to bond with loved ones while enjoying the lively Festival atmosphere. It's an opportunity for all ages to embrace wellness in a spirited and engaging way!
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
Smile Bright!: Dental Hygiene Education by Fairchance Dental Arts Children and adults alike can learn proper teeth cleaning techniques using interactive demonstrations and plaque disclosing tablets.
Grow This! The WVU Extension Office team will lead hands-on activities teaching kids how to grow microgreens, offering a tasting session, and sending kids home with their own microgreen growing kit.
The event is free, but we do recommend bringing money for purchasing items from vendors, including food, face painting, and a PaperPie Learning Book Fair.
Support
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring this statewide wellness festival?
Volunteer
We are seeking volunteers to support the Fitness Competition, 5k, and Wellness Fair.
Sponsors
Supporter sponsors
Amenities Sponsor
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL
DiGiovine Family
David & Stephanie Lorenze
Anonymous
Audra Mayhew
Rickard Family
Shaffer Madia Law
Forgiven Warrior is a non-profit organization that promotes holistic wellness in North Central West Virginia.
