Celebrate Wellness and Fun at the 2024 Garrett County Family Fun Festival and Health Fair
The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the Family Fun Festival and Health Fair, scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2024. Held at the Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex (CARC) at Garrett College in McHenry, this event promises a morning filled with excitement, education, and engagement for the whole family.
Marking the occasion in conjunction with the nationwide “Week of the Young Child” from April 6 to April 12, the Family Fun Festival underscores the importance of early childhood development. Recognizing the pivotal role of these formative years in shaping future success, the festival aims to provide positive learning experiences while promoting overall health awareness for attendees of all ages.
From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., families can immerse themselves in a diverse array of activities and attractions, all offered free of charge. Children can enjoy an assortment of games, a delightful photo booth experience, and the chance to win one of eight bikes with helmets in an exciting drawing. Meanwhile, adults can explore informational booths hosted by community providers, offering valuable resources and insights on health and wellness topics.
“The Fun Fest and Health Fair is an opportunity for our community to come together in celebration of health and happiness,” remarks Amy Ritchie, Steps Committee member and dietitian at the Garrett County Health Department. “It’s a chance to learn, play, and connect with one another in a positive and supportive environment.”
Stay updated on event details and announcements by following the Garrett County Health Fair on Facebook or visiting garretthealth.org/health-fair. For additional information, reach out to The Garrett County Judy Center at 240-321-1834 or the Garrett County Health Department Early Care Programs at 301-334-7720.
Don’t miss out on this enriching and enjoyable community event! Gather your family and friends and head to the CARC at Garrett College on April 6 for a morning of laughter, learning, and lasting memories. Together, let’s celebrate wellness and fun at the Garrett County Family Fun Festival and Health Fair.
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My name is Jay Ferguson, and I am a lifelong resident of the Deep Creek Lake area. I am also co-owner of the real estate side of Taylor Made. I have been in the real estate business for 21+ years now and I LOVE what I do! I have to say, my career really took off when I co-founded the real estate side of Taylor Made in 2014. Its been an amazing experience, building a real estate company from the ground up and achieving so much so quickly! In August 2016, we purchased Long & Foster Real Estate Deep Creek, where I had started my career in 2000. In 2018, we on-boarded virtually every agent from Coldwell Banker Deep Creek Realty as they closed up shop and the real estate family grew even more! We now have over 40 sales agents and have expanded to West Virginia and Pennsylvania, as well. Taylor Made is the #1 vacation rental company at Deep Creek with over 475 vacation rental homes, and over one hundred thousand yearly visitors. Its amazing what we have accomplished using the principles of honesty, teamwork and customer service!
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