The Best of Health
A healthier you can still have fun and enjoy delicious food. The pros at Kroger, along with help from a roster of celebrity food, exercise, and lifestyle gurus, can show you how to live your best life!
The Kroger Wellness Festival, presented by PepsiCo and P&G features more than 50 food demonstrations, fitness classes, panel discussions, and musical performances, set across six stages from brand sponsors P&G, Gatorade, Kenvue, BODYARMOR, smartwater and American Greetings.
This year’s free wellness festival is on Saturday Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at a NEW location on Fifth Street in Downtown Cincinnati. The event features more than 200 experiences and food offerings focused on six core pillars of transformation: balance, move, breathe, care, uplift and play.
“P&G and our brands like Crest, Pampers, Always, Tide and Metamucil are deeply committed to supporting community initiatives that empower families to prioritize their physical, mental and emotional well-being,” said Pat Cady, P&G Sales senior vice president. “The Kroger Wellness Festival celebrates the importance of health and serves as an engaging platform to help families make informed decisions that can positively impact their lives, which is why we’re so excited to be a co-presenting sponsor.”
Highlights
Click to see highlights. For the full schedule visit Kroger Wellness Festival.
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Race Street Athletics, BODYARMOR Stage, 11:15am-12pm
Join Race Street Athletics at the Kroger Wellness Festival for an exhilarating fitness experience featuring dynamic workouts and expert coaching, presented by Persil.
Mental Health Champion Training, Kenvue Stage, 11:30am-12:15pm
Join an interactive workshop where kids can participate in confidence-building olympian/paralympian-themed activities, games, and challenges that promote teamwork. physical activity and positive mental health, featuring mascots and Kroger Krojis!
Chrissy’s Kitchen Cravings for Kids, smartwater Food As Medicine Stage, 11:15–11:45am
Join Chrissy Teigen as she transforms her mochi pancake mix into gluten-free treats that even the pickiest eaters will crave!
Blooms and Buds Workshop, American Greetings Stage, 11–11:45pm
Discover the art of floral design at our workshop, where you'll learn to create stunning arrangements that bring beauty and nature into any space.
Power & Recovery with Briana Butler, P&G Stage, 12:30–1:15pm
Join former WNBA pro Briana Butler for an invigorating workout inspired by elite training regimens, followed by expert recovery tips and a delicious post-workout snack taste test. Refuel at our mini fuel stations and learn how to train and recover like a pro! Presented by GoGo squeeZ®.
The Fitness Marshall, Kenvue Stage, 1–1:45pm
Join us for an energetic dance workout led by viral sensation The Fitness Marshall, filled with infectious beats, high-energy routines, and plenty of fun. It's time to unleash your inner dancer, sweat it out.
Contrast x Cold Plunge: Mental Health Meets Fitness, American Greetings Stage, 1:15–2pm
Learn the benefits of cold therapeutics, including surprising health benefits including improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and increased energy levels.
Salsa & Samba!, Gatorade Stage, 2–2:30pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a dance workshop featuring salsa & samba!
Joey Chestnut’s Plant-Powered Eats, smartwater Food As Medicine Stage, 2:15–2:45pm
Discover the secrets to competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut’s off-stage eating habits and join us in making his favorite plant-based spaghetti and meatballs!
Resilience: Staying in the Game with Alex Rodriguez, BODYARMOR Stage, 3–3:45pm
Hear from three-time MVP and World Series Champion Alex Rodriguez on his approach to crafting comebacks from setbacks by focusing inward and staying prepared. Alex emphasizes that resilience and maintaining focus are crucial when facing challenges, as it’s in those moments that true champions are forged.
Leading In Stride with Allyson Felix and Colleen Lindholz, P&G Stage, 4–4:45pm
Join Kroger Health President Colleen Lindholz and celebrated Olympic sprinter and advocate for maternal health Allyson Felix! Known for her remarkable achievements on the track and her powerful voice in championing women's issues, with numerous gold medals and a dedication to driving positive change.
Sip Me Baby One More Time!, Gatorade Stage, 4:45–5:30pm
Sip on cocktails and mocktails inspired by pop tracks with Molly Wellmann, and dance along with DJ Jon Jon of iHeart Radio.
Who to see
Celebrities appearing at this year’s Kroger Wellness Festival include award-winning chef, restaurateur, television personality, cookbook author & business founder Bobby Flay, three-time MVP and World Series champion Alex Rodriguez, trailblazing athlete, advocate, and entrepreneur Allyson Felix, two-time Olympic medalist and NBC Sports analyst Laurie Hernandez, Food Network star and James Beard-award winning chef Maneet Chauhan, New York Times bestselling cookbook author Chrissy Teigen, America’s greatest eater, Joey Chestnut, philanthropist and MMA star Dustin Poirier, former WNBA player and registered dietitian nutritionist Briana Butler, former NFL star AJ Green, body builder, trainer and little person Allison Warrell, and the internet's favorite fitness pop star, The Fitness Marshall.
music and more
Saturday’s concert, presented by GoGo squeeZ®, features Jason Derulo at 5:30 p.m. on the BODYARMOR stage. The chart-topping singer, songwriter, and dancer has sold more than 250 million singles worldwide, including and fourteen platinum singles in the US.
Local Flavor
The festival will also feature local faves including Baseball Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman, Chef Christian Gill, Chef Paul Sturkey, mixologist Molly Wellmann, 20-year veteran DJ Mowgli, Jon Jon of iHeartMedia, along with other Cincinnati media celebs.
Throughout the duration of the festival, the Kroger Health Team Tune Up trailer and showcar will be on-site and Kroger healthcare providers will be available to administer vaccines (including flu and COVID vaccines). Attendees must provide their government-issued identification and insurance cards to receive a vaccine. Additionally, customers who get a flu vaccine may receive a $5 off groceries paper coupon to be used at a Kroger Family Store or a $20 off groceries paper coupon when they receive both a flu vaccine and any additional vaccine during the same visit.
This promotion is valid for certain individuals who receive their vaccinations during the Wellness Festival, at participating Kroger Family of Pharmacies or The Little Clinic locations (excluding pharmacy or clinic locations in Arkansas and Alabama), and who are not eligible for government funded healthcare programs such as Medicaid and Medicare.
To assist with the safety and security of festival attendees and supporters, Kroger Wellness Festival will prohibit the use of carts, wagons, suitcases, strollers without children, duffle bags, oversized backpacks, roller bags, and wheeled carriers of any kind at this year’s festival.