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Saturday, May 9th 2026

May 4, 2024 // Richmond, VA

Islands Info + Application
for Rest Fest 2026

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Rest Fest grew out of something already in Richmond: a wellness community full of talented practitioners and dedicated small businesses.

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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.

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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.

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Islands are how the festival grows with the community.

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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:

  • Provided 20x20 tent space on the wide-open Carillon Lawn

  • 50 feet between islands

  • Ability to independently hold workshops, classes, sell items and curate community

  • Access to shared event amenities (restrooms, event staff support, etc.)

  • Available between: 10am - 7pm (Festival from 10am-9pm)

  • Venue available at 7am

  • Not required to stay all day

  • Electricity is NOT provided

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Some ideas for your island:

  • Host panel conversations or Invite guest teachers to collaborate

  • Create a rest lounge or interactive experience

  • Setup must be completed by 10:00 AM

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