All Will Be Well
Fifth Street, Downtown Cincinnati
Sept. 26–27, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Concerts at 5:30 pm
Full lineup at Kroger.com/wellnessfestival.
It’s a weekend packed with fitness, food, music –and a bag full of freebies! Kroger Wellness Festival is back Sept. 26–27 on Fifth Street in downtown Cincinnati, and this year’s lineup is bigger than ever.
Two Days, Five Stages
The festival was cancelled last year because of weather, so this marks the first time the nation’s largest free health and wellness festival will be on Fifth Street. The new location also means more space for more than 50 programs on five stages. Think of it as a mashup of your favorite cooking show, fitness class, and TED Talk, but all live - and all free. Highlights include a silent disco led by a music therapist, Pilates and pickleball, floral design and grazing board workshops, plus cooking demos ranging from olive oil tastings to breadmaking.
Star Power
Local chefs and wellness experts will give it that hometown charm, but celebrities will be out in force as well. Hollywood legend Rob Lowe will talk about nutrition and purpose, Food Network star Chef Alex Guarnaschelli will lead a live cooking showdown, and Joel McHale will host a wellness trivia game show. Sports fans get Alex Rodriguez, Allyson Felix, Laurie Hernandez, and even the Bengals’ own Ted Karras. Oh, and The All-American Rejects (Friday) and Third Eye Blind (Saturday) headline two free concerts.
Don’t Forget the Freebies
Yes, the programming is incredible, but let’s be honest: the products and samples are a big draw. Past festivals have seen long lines for healthy snacks, new product launches and swag you’ll actually use. Brands bring their best to Kroger Wellness Festival, and you’ll walk away with bags full of new favorites — from better-for-you snacks to wellness gear.
Family-Friendly Fun
Bring the kids — there’s a full lineup of children’s programming, including crafts with Defy Gravity and performances from School of Rock. It’s a chance to make wellness a family affair, without spending a dime. Organizers ask for wagons and carts to be left at home for safety reasons.