Located at Star Hill Ranch, HealthFest will house a “Wellness Town Experience” including talks about mental health, book signings, slow food trucks, and plenty of activities for families from Lakeway, Bee Cave, and the greater Austin Hill Country!
On behalf of the Engage and Heal Foundation, HealthFest brings together the community to showcase the resources available in our backyard with live music, festivities, and fun for the whole family! The goal is to spread the word that it’s okay not to be okay.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 2 to 7 p.m.
at Star Hill Ranch located at 15000 Hamilton Pool Road in Bee Cave, TX
Inside the Festival
Our Mission
and Vision
Today, 1 in 5 adults experiences a mental health condition each year, 1 in 6 youth ages 6–17 faces a mental health disorder, and 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14. Yet stigma and a lack of mental health literacy continue to prevent too many people from seeking help when they need it most.
That’s why the Engage & Heal Foundation is proud to launch the first-ever HealthFest 2026. Our vision is to bring together the community to showcase mental health and wellness resources in our backyard while providing an immersive, entertaining experience. Our mission is to break the stigma of mental health, to educate, engage, and let the healing begin, right here in central Texas.
Key Event Areas Include:
- Main Street Marketplace: Vendors
- The Calm Studio & The Mindful House: Breathing and meditation exercises, Yoga
- The Front Porch Main Stage: Main Stage for announcements, music
- Little Advocates Kids Zone: tons of fun activities, young entrepreneurs, sensory experiences, playground
- Zen Theatre: learn about mental health literacy, take home guides, screening tools
- The Wellness Pavilion: food and drink
- Community Mural: What helps your family thrive?
- Wellness Discovery Trail (scavenger hunt): Stop at 5 main areas as you explore each feeling and learn about mental health, get stamp and win a prize (calm or stress kit)
HealthFest Volunteer Program
With the help of LT Cavs in Service and our Board as well as local volunteers, we will be able to staff the event. Volunteers are needed for the:
- Check-In area
- Event support
- Setup/breakdown
Mental Health Can't Wait.
We know mental health and wellness is vital for individuals to thrive and holistically makes communities stronger. Statistics provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) indicate:
- 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
- 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
- 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
Central Texas is not immune to the crisis posed by mental health challenges. The Engage and Heal Foundation was formed in response to a tragic loss. In 2018, Erik Hanson, a Lake Travis High School (LTHS) graduate – an honors student and varsity football player – and cadet in the corps at Texas A&M University, lost his struggle with mental health. Relentlessly bothered by the question, “What could I have done to prevent this?” Amelia Floyd, whose daughter was Erik’s best friend, set out to share resources with students and raise awareness about mental health challenges.
Become a Sponsor
HealthFest Title Sponsor
One available sponsorship + category exclusivity
Main featured Logo on all printed materials and social media posts
Signage at Main Stage
VIP seating at Main Stage and table signage
Verbal acknowledgement throughout the event
3 dedicated Social media posts
Item in swag bag (if applicable)
Main featured Logo on all printed materials and social media posts
Signage at Main Stage
VIP seating at Main Stage and table signage
Verbal acknowledgement throughout the event
3 dedicated Social media posts
Item in swag bag (if applicable)
$15,000
Wellness Pavilion Sponsor
Two available sponsorships (Saloon sponsor OR food area sponsor) + category exclusivity
Logo signage at The Wellness Saloon serving mocktails and herbal tinctures or food area
VIP seating at The Saloon and Table Signage
Verbal acknowledgment throughout the event
Logo on event cup
2 dedicated Social media posts
Logo on printed materials and social media post
Item in swag bag (if applicable)
Logo signage at The Wellness Saloon serving mocktails and herbal tinctures or food area
VIP seating at The Saloon and Table Signage
Verbal acknowledgment throughout the event
Logo on event cup
2 dedicated Social media posts
Logo on printed materials and social media post
Item in swag bag (if applicable)
$5,000
Zen Theatre Sponsor
Two available sponsorships
Logo signage at entrance to The Zen Theatre
VIP seating inside the Theatre for showings
Verbal acknowledgment throughout the event
Logo on event T-shirt with event graphic (volunteer, staff, merch)
2 dedicated Social media posts
Logo on printed materials and social media post
Item in swag bag (if applicable)
Logo signage at entrance to The Zen Theatre
VIP seating inside the Theatre for showings
Verbal acknowledgment throughout the event
Logo on event T-shirt with event graphic (volunteer, staff, merch)
2 dedicated Social media posts
Logo on printed materials and social media post
Item in swag bag (if applicable)
$4,000
Community Sponsor
Choose between one of the areas to sponsor: The Calm Studio, Lil Advocates Kids Zone, Community Mural, Registration
Logo on event T-shirt with event graphic (volunteer, staff, merch)
Verbal Acknowledgement throughout the event
Logo on printed materials and social media posts, collaborated posts and reels
Logo on event T-shirt with event graphic (volunteer, staff, merch)
Verbal Acknowledgement throughout the event
Logo on printed materials and social media posts, collaborated posts and reels
$3,500
Swag Bag Sponsor
Your logo on the swag bag
One sponsorship available
Social media promotion and recognition at the event
One sponsorship available
Social media promotion and recognition at the event
$2,500
Mindful House Sponsor
Sponsor the book signing at the Mindful House
Logo signage on “welcome sign to area”
A table within the designated area
Logo on printed materials and social media posts
Logo signage on “welcome sign to area”
A table within the designated area
Logo on printed materials and social media posts
$2,500
Hope & Healing Ambassador Add-On
Sponsor HealthFest calm kits with your logo for all ticketholders
Gain a year-long funnel of support for the LTISD stress kits*
For their investment, you can support LTISD students with anxiety relief kits, featuring useful tools such as sensory and calming tools that can be used in school, at home, and on the go, to help relieve stress and regulate the nervous system.
These kits will be distributed at Fish Camp - the LTHS freshman orientation program - and remaining kits will be provided to middle schools and the high school to ensure they are readily available for students who may need them throughout the year.
*subject to approval based on availability, category exclusivity
Gain a year-long funnel of support for the LTISD stress kits*
For their investment, you can support LTISD students with anxiety relief kits, featuring useful tools such as sensory and calming tools that can be used in school, at home, and on the go, to help relieve stress and regulate the nervous system.
These kits will be distributed at Fish Camp - the LTHS freshman orientation program - and remaining kits will be provided to middle schools and the high school to ensure they are readily available for students who may need them throughout the year.
*subject to approval based on availability, category exclusivity
$2,500
Become a Vendor
Marketplace Vendor
Table within the designated area
Listing in event program
Item in swag bag
Listing in event program
Item in swag bag
$200
Young Entrepreneur Vendor
Table within the designated area
Listing in event program
Item in swag bag
17 years old and younger, minor and parent/guardian permission
Listing in event program
Item in swag bag
17 years old and younger, minor and parent/guardian permission
