Growing Strong Kids Wellness Festival

May 30, 2026 · 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fredericksburg Area Campus, 10000 Germanna Point Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

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 May

  • National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
  • Food Allergy Awareness Week: 5/12-5/18
  • World Asthma Day: 5/7
  • Arthritis Awareness Month
  • National High Blood Pressure/Stroke Awareness Education Month
  • Skin Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month/“Don’t Fry Day” (UV exposure): 5/24
  • National Women’s Health Month
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
  • Family Health and Fitness Day 6/8
  • World Sickle Cell Day 6/19

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 FAC?

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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Two Germanna Health Sciences students greet attendees at an open house table

Thrive Together Health & Awareness Festival

April 25, 2026 · 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Locust Grove Campus

This festival emphasizes inclusion, prevention, and whole-person wellness. Participants can engage with community partners offering education and resources that support physical, mental, and emotional health—reinforcing the importance of care, connection, and awareness at every stage of life.

Register for April 25

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