In just the second year, this grass roots effort is emerging as a significant and important S. Florida event.
With over 20 Sponsors, 90 Exhibitors, Healthy Eateries and Expert Speakers, WellFest™ Delray (the weekend of March 8-9, 2014) has earned more than a US trademark designation. In just its second year, it has also earned the support of businesses and organizations in and around Delray Beach, as far North as Palm Beach Gardens and South to N. Miami.
“The support has been impressive, to say the least” states Bob Lipp the event creator. “What began a year ago as a small Expo has grown substantially and now includes a Food Court, Fitness/Lifestyle area, WellPet area, an expanded Expert Speakers at Hyatt Place series and more, including a range of entertaining events.”
The mission of WellFest Delray 2014, which will be held at Delray Center for the Arts and nearby Hyatt Place the weekend of March 8-9, from 11AM – 5PM is to: Educate, inform, motivate and inspire people to stay fit, eat well, think positive, reduce stress, take care of themselves and others and think green.
“We encourage people to participate in a ‘WellFest-lifestyle’ and benefit from being proactive about their health and well-being, as opposed to being reactive,” added Lipp. “The goal is to embrace preventative measures and focus on how the mind, body, spirit connection can impact our health in so many positive ways.”
Sponsors for this Saturday and Sunday day-long event include: Acupuncture Associates, Celsius Energy Drink, Fiesta Pet Deli, Delray Center for the Arts, Delray Chamber of Commerce, Delray Library, Delray Medical Center, Gulfstream Business Bank, Health & Wellness Magazine, Hyatt Place Delray, Javita Coffee, Mint Fit 111, Naked Gourmet, Mind, Body and Spirit Café, Smart Car Palm Beach, Synergy Fitness Boca, The Crystal Garden, 21 Drops, Yoga Journey and Zaaz Studios.
Speakers include a range of professionals and experts, who will speak on a number of interesting and important topics. They include noted area author Margaret Lembo, who has written several books for adults and one for children on Chakra and Crystals, and Dr. Brian Clement, of the famed Hippocrates Health Institute.
“This is really getting exciting,” said Sandra Tribioli, Director of Operations. “The energy and enthusiasm continues to grow and we are all looking forward to showcasing Florida’s premier WellFest event March 8th and 9th.
“It’s amazing to think that the event debuted one year ago and now we’re looking at holding a significantly larger WellFest,” Tribioli added. “Frankly, I’m not surprised at the interest in the event, based on the important content that we are offering, but delighted none-the-less that so many people have come forward to be a part of enhancing the WellFest Delray experience.”
In just its second year, WellFest Delray has emerged to be a significant and important event, but for Lipp, one of his proudest moments was being able to use some of the money from the grass roots event to fund an awards program at a local school.
“Banyan Creek Elementary School is our first recipient of a cash award that will go to students who advocate or exemplify the importance of fitness, good nutrition and self-esteem, said Lipp. “Students selected will be according to guidelines set up by the school. It’s great when an event like WellFest or a business or an individual can make such a positive impact on our children, and we are pleased that Principal Fay and Vice Principal L’Etoile have been so gracious in accepting our offer.”
The “Weekend of WellFest” March 8-9, 2014 (11AM – 5PM) at Delray Center for the Arts and Hyatt Place promises something for everyone.
Delray Beach was chosen as the perfect place to launch WellFest, based on the community’s feel good vibe and substantial health and fitness-oriented business infrastructure. Bob and his team hope to build a “WellFest-oriented” lifestyle into the Delray brand, something that he believes can be accomplished in-part with WellFest Delray.
The event will take place under an open-air structure outdoors at Delray Center for The Arts (off Swinton and Atlantic Avenues in downtown Delray) as well as the meeting rooms at Hyatt Place from 11AM – 5PM, Saturday and Sunday.
For a $15 fee ($20 for both days), attendees will receive a range of high-value savings at many Wellness-related businesses, an Expert Speaker Series at Hyatt Place with over 20 Speakers and topics, food samples from some of Delray’s top restaurants, a range of product samples, entertainment and demonstrations, consultation with experts, and even free massage stations throughout the event.
For further information, visit www.WellFestDelray.com.
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