The Best of Health
Fitting in time to take care of yourself can be a struggle, but sometimes good advice and gentle nudge can help you get on the right track.
Get ready for two days of encouragement, support, and inspiration at the Kroger Wellness Festival, presented by PepsiCo featuring Gatorade.
The largest free health and wellness festival in America, the festival features talks and panel discussions with celebrities including Cameron Diaz, John Cena, Peyton and Eli Manning, and Venus Williams.
Live In Concert!
Friday, 5–6:30 p.m.
The Barenaked Ladies, presented by General Mills, will perform on the BODYARMOR Stage. Over the course of 35 years, the Toronto quartet has sold 15 million records worldwide and built up an arsenal of hits such as “If I Had $1000000,” “One Week,” “Pinch Me” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme.”
Saturday, 5–6:30 p.m.,
Flo Rida, presented by smartwater, will perform on the Kenvue Stage. Poised at the confluence of feel-good rap, pop, and electronic, Flo Rida established himself as the party king of the late 2000s with global smash hits like the T-Pain-assisted “Low” and the massive club banger “Right Round” featuring Kesha.
The festival will also feature local favorites including Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Broadcaster Marty Brennaman and his wife, Amanda, Chef Christian Gill, Drew and Lea Lachey, NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Muñoz and bartender Molly Wellmann.
The Kroger Wellness Festivalcelebrates physical, mental and emotional health for the whole family. The event feature more than 100 experiences and food offerings focused on six core pillars of transformation: balance, move, breathe, care, uplift and play.
The festival also includes food demonstrations, fitness classes and musical performances across six stages.
2023 Kroger Wellness Festival Programming Highlights
Friday, Sept. 22
11–11:30 a.m., Campbell’s Food as Medicine Stage
Reds Hall of Fame Broadcaster Marty Brennaman and his wife, Amanda, will share comfort meal recipes from the original Campbell’s Cookbook and Laura’s Lean.
11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m., American Greetings Stage
Explore the shifting employer landscape and future of workforce with former bachelor-turned-entrepreneur Dylan Barbour.
12:15–12:45pm, Campbell’s Food as Medicine Stage
Chef Christian Gill will lead two chefs in making Cincinnati recipes with a healthy, surprise twist during the Culinary Creator Challenge.
12:30-1:15 p.m., Gatorade Stage
Venus Williams, seven-time Grand Slam Winner, entrepreneur and wellness leader, will lead a fireside chat on leadership and resilience, presented by PepsiCo.
1:15–2 p.m., Saratoga Stage
Unplug and recharge with a digital detox with mindfulness expert Meriden McGraw.
1:30–2 p.m., BODYARMOR Stage
Learn basketball fundamentals, mindset and competitive spirit from the Cincinnati Bearcats, led by former player Alex Meacham.
4:15–5 p.m., Kenvue Stage
Amanda Kloots, “The Talk” television host, dancer, actress and fitness instructor, will lead an empowering HIIT workout.
Saturday, Sept. 23
11 a.m.–12 p.m., BODYARMOR Stage
Bengals legend Chad Johnson and FC Cincinnati player Michael Millay and team will lead a workout session, presented by BODYARMOR.
12:15 –1 p.m., Saratoga Stage
Internationally recognized barber Vernon Jackson and little-person super-athlete Allison Warrell and others share powerful stories of peak performers who defy the odds.
12:15–1 p.m., Campbell’s Food as Medicine Stage
Actor, author and entrepreneur Cameron Diaz will share her favorite organic recipes that support longevity and healthy aging.
12:45–1:15 p.m., BODYARMOR Stage
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s favorite mascots, including the Krojis, will join a Tik Tok dance routine led by Jess Evans from Dance Factory Fitness and KISS 107’s Jon Jon.
1:15–2 p.m., Gatorade Stage
16-time World Champion, New York Times best-selling author and record-setting Make-A-Wish granter John Cena will host a fierce workout led by Cornerstone Fitness.
1:45–2:15 p.m., Campbell’s Food as Medicine Stage
Food Network Chef Amanda Freitag will explore plant-based meals during this cooking demonstration, presented by Blue Diamond Almond Flour.
2:30–3:30 p.m., Kenvue Stage
Bartender Molly Wellmann will lead a demonstration and tasting of a spectrum of tequila spirits with (21+- ID required.)
2:45–3:30 p.m., BODYARMOR Stage
Drew and Lea Lachey will present label•less, their musical that focuses on the issues that affect our society with inspiring musical performances.
3–3:45 p.m., Campbell’s Food as Medicine Stage
Former NFL great Chad Johnson and Chris Marschall of Sans Bar will discuss the health benefits associated with alcohol abstinence and the importance of living a fully present life.
4-4:45 p.m., Gatorade Stage
NFL Super Bowl champions Eli and Peyton Manning will be joined on-stage by special guests, unveiling their secrets to achieving peak performance on and off the field, presented by Gatorade.
4:15–5 p.m., American Greetings Stage
Matt Summers, Bengals director of Sports Medicine, and NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Muñoz will discuss how to fuel your sports performance.
