The Ultimate Wellness Fest: The Be Healthy Bash Promotes a Holistic Approach to Health and Well-Being in Lexington.
The Be Healthy Bash, hosted by UK HealthCare in Lexington on June 8 at the Fayette County Extension Office, is a community event that promotes overall well-being through nutrition, fitness, and emotional wellness. Attendees can participate in health screenings, access health and wellness resources, enjoy free food, participate in cooking demonstrations and taste testing, join emotional wellness activities, engage in physical activities and games, and more.
The event includes inflatables for kids and adults, a petting zoo, safety education at Safety City, a smoothie bike, a meet and greet with UK’s Wally Cat, live music and other activities. The Be Healthy Bash was envisioned by the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center to provide the community with access to healthy foods and promote the benefits of eating well and being active. However, now it includes various health and wellness services beyond the original vision aiming to help individuals achieve a healthy lifestyle regardless of their background.
Presented by UK HealthCare and University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service with support from several organizations including the UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, UK HealthCare’s Healthy Kentucky Initiative, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government among others. The Be Healthy Bash highlights the efforts of the University of Kentucky in promoting healthy living and giving back to the community to create a healthier Kentucky.
The event is open to the public participation is free. Attendees can receive Farmers’ Market vegetable vouchers by signing in at the registration table. For more information about tabling partners visit the event’s website.
