Islands Info + Application
for Rest Fest 2026
Rest Fest grew out of something already in Richmond: a wellness community full of talented practitioners and dedicated small businesses.
As a small business, an Island is your own piece of Rest Fest: larger space, your programming, your community, your day. As an Island host you decide what happens in your space: the facilitators, the sessions, the atmosphere; all of it.
Island hosts can sell tickets through their own platforms. We ask for a proposed schedule in advance so all the Islands can see each other's programming and the day shapes up as something complementary, not repetitive or distracting.
Islands are how the festival grows with the community.
Come join us and own a piece of Rest Fest! Applications due March 27th
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Details
Date: Saturday, May 9th - The Dogwood Dell Amphitheater / Carillon Lawn
'Island Time' from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Planned events on the Amphitheater Stage from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Price: $500
Includes:
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Provided 20x20 tent space on the wide-open Carillon Lawn
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50 feet between islands
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Ability to independently hold workshops, classes, sell items and curate community
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Access to shared event amenities (restrooms, event staff support, etc.)
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Available between: 10am - 7pm (Festival from 10am-9pm)
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Venue available at 7am
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Not required to stay all day
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Electricity is NOT provided
Some ideas for your island:
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Host panel conversations or Invite guest teachers to collaborate
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Create a rest lounge or interactive experience
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Setup must be completed by 10:00 AM
