2024 Garrett County Health Fair and Fun Festival Scheduled for April 6th

By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department

The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee has announced Saturday, April 6, as the date for the next Garrett County Health Fair and Family Fun Festival. The 2024 event will take place at the CARC (Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex) at Garrett College in McHenry from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. 

The Garrett County Health Fair & Family Fun Festival is a free community event designed to increase health awareness and to promote the health-oriented resources for all ages which are available throughout the local community.  

“Get the Health Fair marked on your calendar now, so you don’t miss it,” said Sarah Bush, Steps Committee Chairman, and Community Development Coordinator with Aetna Better Health of Maryland. “There will be something for all ages, so make it a family event!”

The Health Fair and Fun Festival will include informational booths, some free health screenings, door prizes, and many other giveaways. Like Garrett County Health Fair on Facebook for up-to-date information, or visit garretthealth.org/health-fair.

The event is free to all participants and supported by generous sponsors. Vendor and sponsorship packets will be emailed to previous participants this week.

The Garrett County STEPS Committee is composed of local businesses, public agencies, and private citizens, all with the desire to improve the overall wellness in the community.

Cutline: Picture above are the members of the Garrett County STEPS Committee who attended a hybrid meeting in person recently. From left to right are Kathy Skipper, Maria Friend, David Stewart, Sarah Bush, Corey Edwards, Emily Tobin, Stacy Holler, Kate Winfield, and Traci Stark. Attending virtually were Becky Aiken, Steve Putnam, Susie Mark, Misty Deal, Lorena de Leon, Katie Lucas, Brian Bailey, and Brittney Young. Present at the meeting, but not in picture, were Bob Stephens and Diane Lee.