Thrive Together Health & Awareness Festival

April 25, 2026 · 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Locust Grove Campus, 2130 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, VA 22508

Join us this spring for Germanna’s Community Wellness Festival Series, where health, education, and community come together.

From February through May, each festival offers family-friendly activities, local health and wellness resources, and hands-on education in a positive, supportive environment. Community members can connect with area providers and discover new ways to build healthy habits that last all year.

For those interested in a career in healthcare, the festivals also offer an opportunity to explore Germanna’s in-demand healthcare programs, learn about career pathways, and connect with faculty and staff about degrees and credentials that lead to employment in the region.

Featured Topics for April

  • National Autism Awareness Month
  • Every Kid Healthy Week: 4/22-4/26
  • National Interprofessional Healthcare Month
  • National Minority Health Month
  • Oral Cancer Awareness Month
  • Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month
  • STI Awareness Month

Interested in participating as a vendor? We're offering an exciting opportunity to share your products, services, and expertise with attendees seeking to improve their well-being. Come be part of a meaningful, engaging event that supports healthier lives.

Can't join us at LGC?

Attend one of the other events in Germanna’s Community Wellness Festival Series.

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An instructor demonstrates hands-only CPR techniques on a dummy

Shine Bright With Health Festival

February 28, 2026 · 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stafford County Center

A community-focused day centered on prevention, awareness, and lifelong wellness. Explore resources and hands-on education related to heart health, cancer prevention, and overall well-being, along with dental care for children. The festival also highlights HIV/AIDS awareness and teen relationship safety, connecting individuals and families with trusted local support and information.

Register for February 28

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Five older people in workout clothes pose for a photo together

March Into Wellness Festival

March 28, 2026 · 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Daniel Technology Center

Focused on growing healthy bodies, minds, and lives, this festival celebrates ability, accessibility, and inclusive pathways to wellness. Community members can connect with resources that support physical and mental health, while prospective students can explore education and career pathways in health and human services that promote access and equity.

Register for March 28

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A young boy wearing glasses studies a model of a human head and brain in a lab

Growing Strong Kids Wellness Festival

May 30, 2026 · 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fredericksburg Area Campus

Designed with families in mind, this festival highlights movement, breathing, nutrition, and healthy minds. Through interactive activities and community resources, children and caregivers can explore simple, positive ways to support physical and emotional well-being while building habits that encourage lifelong health.

Register for May 30

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