Soulsational Festival - The "Open Air Market" Experience
July 31, 2021; Gates open at 11am
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The "Soulsational" Open Air Market Experience is coming to the Jersey Shore!
Covid-19 Safety Plan in Action - 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. We want to ensure that all participants are provided with accurate and up-to-date information as we move forward.
As of today, we continue to plan and execute this event and have made safety changes to apply with current health affairs. We are 100% a volunteer family, all vendor / sponsor fees go directly to the production of the event. This is a nonrefundable event for all reasons.
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 year’s festival has been recreated as Soulsational, The open air market experience. A smaller scale event that will encourage social space and good health practices but invigorate small business and safe community and family 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.
We will again create Soulsational following our redesigns of the 2020 session; a smaller event that stays true to the Soulsational mission while complying with the forever evolving town, state, and national guidance. Soulsational (9 ¾) - The open-air market experience is the event that has risen from the challenges of 2020. See what we did there - we are still saving the big Soulsational “10 year anniversary” event for a healthy year that brings us a big sigh of relief and freedom away from these uncertain times.
A redesigned Soulsational event that fits into our Covid-19 world. For 2021 (like 2020) - doing the right thing - we have removed all 100% festival congregating aspects. We removed all 100% of those things that promoted sharing of supplies, contact activities, or multiple surface touching. We removed all tighter areas of the event that encouraged closer contact between people. And we will rope off and put signage not to use communal dining tables. All those things are gone! - As we wait for the world to be saver.
Soulsational (9 ¾) - as of April 1, 2021 will be half the size it normally is because that is what we created it to be - SAFE & Responsible. We redesigned the farm market shopping rows responsibly so that it is easy and intuitive for families to stay six feet apart. Soulsational is on an enormous field and we utilized this space to separate all vendor shopping spaces by 6 feet on all 4 sides of them. We created and only welcomed activities that mimicked the state rules on outside fitness classes and summer camp like recreation activities. We have great food onsite that complies with outside dinning rules; you can picnic 6 ft apart and have a great time. We are Promoting Healthy Hygiene Practices, and each leader has access to their own stock of supplies to comply at their station. Informational Bulletins have been created to ensure broad awareness and dissemination of critical information that will be posted at the event. Leaders have reviewed Infection Prevention documentation, Infection Control resources, and proper use of PPE. Other than the Porta-Potties and Restrooms we have no indoor facility rules that need to be complied with. Please wear masks inside restrooms. Hand washing is available in the restrooms on sight and hand sanitizer has been made available outside the porta potties - like every year. Security is alert to limiting the total capacity of any outdoor area to a number that ensures that all individuals can remain six feet apart. Because the park is so big, we have separated everything a great deal, and we have eliminated 100% of the congregating activities - I would never expect this to occur within this climate of affairs.
April 1, 2021: *Vendors will be separated by an additional 6 to 10 feet of space. We are considering ourselves a mask friendly event. Vendors are encouraged to choose to wear masks and or/gloves when engaged with sales & less then 6 feet apart from someone you have not quarantined with. Those visiting the market are encouraged to wear masks if they are interacting with others within 6 feet of themselves. Payments should be collected in a manner that encourages contact-less measures when possible. All handling of merchandise must be done by each vendor. If vendors allow touching of merchandise offer hand sanitizer before commencing. No large group congregating in vendor booth areas. No more then 25 people should be around each booth area at a time. No sampling of items. Class participants will be kept 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.
I’m proud of our team and what has been re-created for the commUNITY. We have created SAFEsational - a physically distancing and socially responsible family event. I, myself chose to take the time to respect other people’s feeling and physical space; and I expect all who attend to do the same. 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. I will not tolerate “hate” speech towards myself, any of my volunteers, or the attendees. We will not discriminate against others for their personal beliefs. I encourage everyone to come out to a safe outdoor, inspirational, and recreational market. Bring your families - away from the busy boardwalks and beaches - spread out a picnic blanket (6 ft away from another family) and enjoy a great day full of free things and make wonderful memories. We will get through this together! We will RISE together! Let’s show the world we can do this right and be safe, all the while supporting local small businesses and the families of our community.
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!
In closing, 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. You are part of the Solution. As we accomplished in 2020 - Lets show the world we can do this together, we can do this right, and be safe.
Additional facts are on the website at www.soulsational.info by clicking COVID-19 Soulsational Response Plan.
Should I Wear A Face Mask/ Covering? – We are a mask friendly event. Face masks are only required by NJ mandate in an outside park setting when within 6ft of someone you do not know. You do not have to and can use personal preference when wearing a mask when you maintain 6ft+ distance. Face coverings are recommended by the state guidelines when social distancing cannot be maintained. Face coverings are not recommended for children under the age of 2. Face coverings are not recommended for volunteers or attendees when doing so would inhibit the individual’s health. HIPAA mandates that everyone has the right to their private health information. Visitors should wear a mask when you are in and around: Restrooms or when making a Sales Transaction. Masks will be available to purchase on site. Keep 6 feet of social distance between yourself and others. If you are visiting a park, do not leave home without your mask! We respect that someone may not be able to wear a mask due to health reasons. You don’t have to wear the mask when with your family but be sure to #MASKUP around others. Learn more about how to visit parks safely from the CDC: bit.ly/2zHfKDQ
“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"
For the 11th consecutive year, Music & Wellness will be joined together at the Soulsational - Open Air Market - to take place at Veterans Park in Bayville, NJ on July 31, 2021, 11am - 8pm. The festival is a free community event featuring music, 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 paths devoted to wellness right here on the Jersey Shore. Its goal is to increase awareness of the healthy options within our community, support our local small businesses 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 Open Air Market will include music, numerous social distancing 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! Featuring on the Main Stage: Time / Band Name
A big Thank You to the 2021 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://
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
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://fb.me/e/4fiRLS8Vy
Registration Free Admission: https://tinyurl.com/4vdzk2zv
Register for free Chance to Win 100’s of Free Prizes :https://tinyurl.com/4vdzk2zv
Please visit www.Soulsational.info for more information and to reserve your space on the vendor page. Any #soulsational questions please email michelleleonarddirector@gmail.com
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.
Covid-19 Response: https://tinyurl.com/y7r244xk
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
Please visit www.Soulsational.info for more information and to reserve your space on the vendor page. Any #soulsational questions please email michelleleonarddirector@gmail.com
Website: www.Soulsational.info
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