About WELLFEST!

 

What is WELLFEST!?

Located in beautiful downtown Siloam Springs, WELLFEST is:

  • FREE!* FREE!*FREE!*
  • A celebration of physical activity and the pursuit of great health
  • A call to action to children, families and the community to get up, get outside and get moving
  • A collection of fun activities and games that help you rediscover the joys and benefits of being physically active
  • A fun environment to try new things risk-free
  • A great time with friends and family
  • A showcase of activities available in your community
  • A chance to learn to shop for the healthiest ingredients, and to cook and try healthy new recipes
  • Door prizes!

    • Whether you are currently active, new to a life in motion, or anywhere in between, WELLFEST! is for YOU!

    At WELLFEST! there are activities for all ages and abilities. Take this opportunity to feel the power of an active lifestyle!

    Fresh Start activities, gentle exercise options designed especially for those of us re-entering an active life. This is your chance to try:

  • Yoga
  • Taekwondo
  • Gentle calisthenics

    • Frisbee games, where discs fly and you give chase!

    Get moving (and maybe a little silly) at the Family Fun Challenge. This is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time together. The course is designed to make you move, grin, and giggle while progressing though a lineup of:

  • hula hoops
  • jumping jacks
  • jump rope
  • hop scotch
  • Soccer
  • Basketball toss
  • Golf shots
  • Football toss
  • Monkey bar course

    • If you’re already living a life in motion, why not take it up a notch? Strap on your athletic shoes and or a bicycle helmet and put it in gear.

  • 5k Race
  • 1 Mile Fun Run
  • 50 Mile ½ Century Ride
  • 5 & 10Mile Bicycle Rides

    • Culinary Delights will feature cooking demonstrations of great fresh food that taste great and is good for you.  Participants will get to taste samples and will leave with recipes for the dishes they sample.

    WELLFEST! has something for everyone, because we all deserve great health.

    WELLFEST! is a program of Bridges to Wellness. Bridges to Wellness advocates for community health and wellness. Our programs focus on health promotion and disease prevention as effective and essential methods of improving health outcomes, and controlling medical costs. Bridges to Wellness is a nonprofit organization comprised of medical providers, business and community leaders and acts as a catalyst to improve community health by focusing on health, wellness, support, and prevention.