Soulsational Music Festival Returns To Berkeley On Saturday

BERKELEY, NJ — Positive vibes will be on full display for Saturday's Soulsational Music and Wellness Festival at Veterans Park. Here's what you can expect.

When and Where

Veterans Park (498 Forest Hills Parkway), 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

What Is Soulsational?

Over 5,000 people get together to celebrate music and wellness. The festival was created to honor, share and explore healing modalities, practitioners, organizations and businesses devoted to wellness on the Jersey Shore. The goal is to increase awareness of different green, holistic, organic and healthy options in the community, and also to support the local economy with an interactive family experience.

Who's Performing?

Main Stage (emcee: Mark Farrell)

• 11:00 The Wag
• 12:15 The Goodstock Jamband
• 1:15 Clarizio Music Presents Mondays at Six
• 2:15 Alli & The Housecats
• 3:15 Jake Tavill & Indigo Soul
• 4:30 Anjelia Pelay
• 6:00 Amanda Duncan
• and more

Food Truck stage along with Poets:

• 2:15 Nicole Curtis
• 1:45 Jersey Duo
• 2:30 Kellie Shane of Pepperwine
• 3:30 The Williamsboy
• 4:30 Stella Mrowicki
• 5:30-7:00 Soulsational at Sundown Open Mic Hosted by Mychal Mills

Activites Schedule

• All day: Walking Meditation / Michelle A Leonard Hypnosis
• All day: Community Art Canvas / Kristen Eve Woolley
• 11:00 Beyond The Laces Book Giveaway 25 free books and chips for all from the Herrs Company
• 11:15 Lovelight Practice Yoga / Christina Zaccaro
• 11:15 Belly Dancing Class / Yame Abdo - SharqiDance
• 11:15 kids Twist & Laugh / Amanda McCalip
• 11:30 Energy Cleansing Smudging / Hannah Mary Reiki
• 11:30 Write to Self: Guided Writing & Meditation / Chelsea Palermo 12:00 Box O' Cacao Yoga / Jodie Goff
• 12:00 Young Living Essential Oils Workshop / Michele McRae
• 12:00 Kids Yoga with Littles / Ambar Gingerelli
• 12:45 Jivamukti / Hot or Not Yoga
• 12:45 Kids Art Class
• 1:00 Crystal Bowls Sound Meditation / Louisa Rodriguez-Diaz
• 1:30 Bhakti Yoga / Loren Russo and friends
• 1:30 Easy Kids Cooking Instructional / Erin Bee
• 2:00 Own Your Power / Bailey Frumen LLC
• 2:15 Partner Yoga / Adam Binder & Rose Dease
• 2:15 Cell Phone Photography for Kids / Carly Kutsup
• 2:15 Owning Your Own Voice/ Ann Kestner
• 3:00-6:00: Creating a Peace Mandala / Apeiron Yoga
• 3:00 EZE Fitness Cardio Boxing & Weight Training / Hafiz Montgomery
• 3:00 kids: Catching Dreams: Mindfully Weaving Dreams into Art / Kristy Mathews
• 3:10 Om in The Park Yoga Demo / Dana Gan & Friends
• 3:15 Crystal Bowl Sound Healing / Beth Connelly
• 3:15 Troubles Into Triumph/ Ann Kestner
• 3:45 Kids Create Calm with Aromatherapy / Jodi Sherman
• 4:00 Vinyasa Flow Yoga/ Heather Burch
• 4:00 T'ai Chi Chih / Annette McNeil
• 4:15 Compassion Through Characters/ Laura McCullough
• 4:30 Magical Moment of Mystery / Jillian Speranza
• 5:00 Twist & Flow Yoga / Victoria Kerins
• 5:00 Creating the Life of Your Dreams / April Kmiechick
• 5:15 kids Story Time / Author Amanda McCalip
• 5:30 – 7:00 Soulsational at Sundown Open Mic
• 6:00 Vision Board Workshop / Carrie Villanueva
• 6:00 The Wonder of kids Magic with Amelia
• 6:15 Sacred Portals Healing Circle / The Myzstik Sisters
• 6:15-8:00 Soulsational Talent & Variety
• 7:30 pm Soulsational Drum Circle

Food, Vendors and More

There will be over 100 vendors and food trucks, as well as a Kids Village. Some featured vendors this year include businesses such as Hannah Mary Reiki, The Meaningful Mala, Glen Kelly Real Estate and Hot or Not Yoga.

Soulsational will also feature interactive exhibits, healthy-food options and organic/local beer.

Additional Info

Soulsational Music and Wellness Festival directly supports the education and awareness of an optimal wellness lifestyle, healthier living options and spreading the Live Positive Today Movement. The event is completely volunteer-run.

Donations from this event will support Ocean and Monmouth county charities. Collected pantry food will support a local pantry. The event is also requesting diapers, school supplies and new toys for the holidays. All donations will remain with local charities.

Andy donations collected for Soulsational directly helps produce the event and helps pay musicians.

Click here to register and get entered in multiple free prize and gift drawings.

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