Soulsational Press Release: Soulsational Press Release 2020

Soulsational Festival - 9 1⁄2
July 25, 2020; Gates open at 11am
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NEWS RELEASE FOLLOWS:

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A "Soulsational" Summer Event is coming to the Jersey Shore!

“Every year the Epicenter of good vibes at the Jersey shore is the Soulsational Music & Wellness Festival” said the Asbury Park Press and Winner of "The Best Summer Event on the Jersey Shore" & "The Best Family Event in New Jersey"

Covid-19 Response - Here at Soulsational, we have been closely monitoring the spread of Covid-19 across the world and the United States. Like many others, we are deeply concerned about the potential impact of this novel virus and the safety and well-being of our friends, families, participants, and vulnerable populations. We are working closely with the county, city, state, and federal health authorities to determine the future of the 2020 festival season. We want to ensure that all participants are provided with accurate and up-to-date information.

As of today, we continue to plan this event and have made safety changes to apply with current health affairs. We have decided to remain hopeful and will not hesitate to cancel the event if needed. We are 100% a volunteer family, all vendor / sponsor fees go directly to the production of the festival. If WE do need to cancel the festival because of this national health crisis vendor money collected will be returned to those that participated. We stand on our integrity.

Again, I state, we want to do everything possible to safeguard public health and that will be our first priority as we move forward. This years festival has been recreated as Soulsational 9 1⁄2. A smaller scale event that will encourage social space and good health practices but invigorate small business and community interaction. Like many other aspects of our daily life, we had to adapt to make it as safe as possible. Creating this day and moving forward will provide some sense of progress and normalcy which is positive in itself.

Nothing can dim our light or our positive intentions to reach others. At our core we all carry a special light to shine and please do not doubt your capacity to heal, share love, and find joy of all the little things during this most challenging time. We witness firsthand the power of healing and human spirit at our event each year, and we hope to keep that light shining. We will all get through this, together! We will RISE, Together, as a CommUNITY!

May 1, 2020: *Vendors will be separated by an additional 10 feet of space. Vendors are encouraged to choose to wear masks and gloves. Those visiting the event are encouraged to choose to wear masks and gloves. We will encourage foot traffic in one direction. Payments should be collected in a manner that encourages contact-less measures. All handling of merchandise must be done by each vendor. No congregating in vendor booth areas. No more then 8 around each booth area at a time. No sampling of items. Class participants will be asked to keep 6ft between other participants. These guidelines will be updated based on township, county, and state regulations. Anyone visiting Soulsational is expected to practice social distancing and follow state regulations, as per the Governor's Executive Order, unless otherwise addressed by the State. This will be updated Bi-weekly.

It is our expectation that people visiting Soulsational will understand the necessity of the guidelines we have put into place to protect and serve our community.

For the 10th consecutive year, Music & Wellness will be joined together at the Soulsational Festival to take place at Veterans Park in Bayville, NJ on July 25, 2020, 11am-8pm. The festival is a free community event featuring live music, many vendors, giveaways, a silent auction, and lots of opportunities to give back and unite the Jersey Shore community! It is being sponsored and organized by Leadership United and www.MichelleALeonard.com. This event is sponsored and supported by Berkeley Township Recreation and The Zen Den Center. We still have room to add more sponsors this year.

The Soulsational Music & Wellness Festival was created to honor, share, and explore the many healing modalities, practitioners, organizations, and businesses devoted to wellness right here on the Jersey Shore. Its goal is to increase awareness of the many different green, holistic, organic, and healthy options within our community, support the local economy and offer a unique interactive family experience for all those in attendance.We together hope to motivate and inspire our community to find what brings them health and greater happiness while creating lifelong family memories.

The festival will include great local musicians, numerous free group classes, A kids village, art, poets and live demonstrations. The day will include a schedule of FREE events for the entire family of all ages; and have vendors and Food Trucks. Some featured vendors this year include businesses such as Hannah Mary Reiki and The Meaningful Mala... plus more. There is something for everyone - From start to finish!

LIVE MUSIC from Area Artists!

Featuring on the Main Stage:
Special Emcee Host:

11:00 The Goodstock Jam Band

1:15 Clarizio Music Presents Mondays at Six

2:15 The Wag

4:30 Woodfish

and MORE!

Free Class, Workshop, and Activity List:

All Day: Walking Meditation / Michelle A Leonard Hypnosis
All Day: Community Art Canvas /

11:15
11:15
11:15

11:30 Energy Cleansing Smudging / Hannah Mary Reiki

11:30

12:00
12:00
12:00
12:45
12:45
1:00
1:30
1:30
2:00
2:15
2:15
2:15
3:00 - 6:00: Creating a Peace Mandala
3:00
3:00
3:10 Om in The Park Yoga Demo / Dana Gan & Friends
3:15
3:15
3:45
4:00
4:00
4:15
4:30
5:00
5:00
5:15
6:00 Vision Board Workshop
6:00 The Wonder of kids Magic with Amelia

6:15
6:15 - 8:00 Soulsational Kids Talent & Variety
7:00 pm Soulsational Drum Circle

There are still some opportunities available for businesses to be a part of the festival, including: sponsorship, exhibitor spaces, crafters, a place for one-on-one work, and group practices.

A big Thank You to the 2020 sponsors including; Berkeley Township Recreation, Leadership United, Michelle A Leonard Hypnosis, Hannah Mary Reiki,and The Meaningful Mala.

Its all about "Locals Loving Locals" and motivating and inspiring health, hope, happiness, and harmony.

Soulsational Music and Wellness Festival directly supports the education and awareness of living an optimal wellness lifestyle, healthier living options, and spreading the Live Positive Today Movement. This is an 100% volunteer run event and we charge NO admission fees. Donations from this event will be donated directly to local Ocean and Monmouth County charities on site; collected pantry food will be given to a local Pantry to distribute. We are also asking for diapers, school supplies, and new toys for the holiday. All donations will remain local with chosen charities in our area who attend the festival. Any donations collected for Soulsational goes directly to help produce the event including paying for musicians. We are a non profit event and 100% VOLUNTEER COORDINATED.

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Contact: Michelle Leonard
Email:michelleleonarddirector@gmail.com
Phone: 732-508-7448
Website: http://www.soulsational.info/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SoulsationalMusicWellnessFestival

Learn More Quick Links:
Vendor Page: https://goo.gl/O66rU1
Vendor Application: https://goo.gl/U3KP8T
Facebook page: https://goo.gl/9B6Ujt
Vendor & Sponsor Information: https://goo.gl/BjuU6A
Press Release: https://goo.gl/nI3exv
Official Event Page: https://tinyurl.com/uhfl4j4
Registration Free Admission: https://tinyurl.com/trtqv8o
Register for free Chance to Win 100’s of Free Prizes: https://tinyurl.com/trtqv8o

Alternative Health Solution of NJ's has a not for profit mission is to enhance the positive quality and development of individual, family, and community life by providing and showcasing services that are available, accessible, and responsive to the needs of those seeking assistance, and to work with the community to educate, contribute, facilitate, and promote solutions for the enrichment of all. Connecting people, enriching lives.

Michelle Leonard’s mission in all aspects of her life is to make people happy. She believes in building stronger communities through healthier citizens by educating and empowering them with information that inspires and motivates with compassionate support through awareness. She is a pioneer and community advocate of the Optimal Wellness Lifestyle™ movement and has created a not for profit event to better empower consumers with life changing positive knowledge about green and natural health modalities for personal and planetary wellness. Her goal is to help others Live Positive Today™, spread a message of hope and healing across America, and provide charitable services where she can. She would like to see individuals be inspired and motivated and have the reachable opportunity to restore, revive, rebuild, and recover themselves finding their personal greater happiness.

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