Mental Wellness Festival Ventura Event 2024

Mental Wellness Festival

Summary

Celebrating the completion of National Mental Health Awareness month. A grass roots mental health & wellness festival inclusive of a unique (client-submitted) art exhibit, Growing Works horticultural (client-cultivated) native plant exhibit, uplifting music, activities, knowledge, community services & programs + a blend of cultural, holistic, therapeutic & spiritual wellness related vendors. Objective: "To provide exposure and expand awareness of mental health challenges & illness as a growing concern and stigmatization in our community. To provide exposure and expand awareness of local mental wellness programs and pathways available to help treat, maintain and/or improve our mental health."

Location: Ventura Harbor Village (lawn)
1583 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001
Event Date: Saturday, June 3rd
Event Time: 10 am - 5 pm

About The Event

Organizer & Location

Turning Point Foundation

Local non-profit with mission to improve the quality of life for adults experiencing serious mental illness, addiction, lack of housing & inadequate physical health care.
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Ventura Harbor Village

Join us at the Ventura Harbor Village grass lawn area! Also explore the wonderful array of shops, restaurants, boat rides & more. CLICK HERE to ENJOY 10% OFF at particpating locations on day of event.

Relax the Mind

Event Activities

Yoga & Sound Meditation

Hosted By: Meditation Mount

REGISTRATION OPEN! (limited)

The Mission of Meditation Mount is to promote the building of an enlightened and compassionate world through the power of Creative Meditation, inspirational educational programs, and community-based events focused on the practical application of the six Universal Spiritual Principles & Pathways. Now you can experience a live session at the festival! A special part of the Ventura Harbor Village festival grass area (facing the harbor) will be sectioned off for Yoga and Sound Meditation sessions all day long. Reserve your session in advance by clicking above! Spaces will likely fill up fast. Note: If there is room you might be able to schedule a session in person at event. There's no guarantee though unless booked online.

Orchard Bluegrass Band

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Hours: 3 pm - 5 pm

Orchard Bluegrass Band has been entertaining audiences of all ages in Southern California for seven years with a unique blend of bluegrass, gospel, country and western music. They have played at such venues as the Reagan Ranch, Ventura County Fair, Underwood Family Farms Pumpkin Patch in Moorpark, Limoneira Family Farm Pumpkin Patch in Santa Paula, Gilchrist Family Farm Pumpkin Patch in Santa Clarita, TPC in Santa Clarita and the Cowboy Festival Breakfast in Santa Clarita. Orchard is led by Jimmy Mac, the featured vocalist and instrumentalist. He plays banjo, mandolin and guitar. Jimmy is a professional musician, singer and producer, who is also the worship leader at Orchard Community Church in Ventura.

Mental Health Art Exhibit

Host: Turning Point Wellness Programs

Hours: 10 am - 5 pm

View a unique gallery of Turnning Point Foundation mental health program client-submitted artwork. On display at center lawn area during festival.

Growing Works Garden Exhibit

Host: Turning Point "Growing Works"

Hours: 10 am - 5 pm

Growing Works is an innovative, wholesale plant nursery and mental wellness program within the Turning Point Foundation that provides job training, employment, volunteer opportunities, recovery services, and hands-on horticultural work experience to people with mental health challenges. A variety of client-cultivated plants will be on display and avialable for purchase at the festival!