'Soulsational' Festival Returns To Bayville For 13th Year

BERKELEY, NJ — For the 13th consecutive year, music, wellness and family combine at the Soulsational Festival, set for July 29 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Veterans Park.

The free community event, which boasts that it is all about "locals loving locals," features music, vendors, crafts, classes, giveaways, a silent auction and opportunities to give back.

Sponsored and organized by Michelle A. Leonard, the open air market and festival is co-sponsored and supported by Berkeley Township Recreation, The Zen Den Center of NJ and Leadership United.

"The Soulsational Music & Wellness Festival was created to increase awareness of the healthy options within our community, support our local small businesses and offer a unique interactive family experience for all those in attendance," a news release said. "We together hope to motivate and inspire our community to find what brings them health and greater happiness while creating lifelong family memories."

The festival promises that there will be something for everyone. You can find the full day's schedule here.

There are still opportunities available for businesses to be a part of the festival, including sponsorship, exhibitor spaces, crafters, a place for one-on-one work and group practices.

This 100 percent volunteer-run event charges no admission fees and all donations will be directly given to local Ocean and Monmouth County charities on site; collected pantry food will be given to a local pantry to distribute who will be on site. The festival is also asking for diapers, school supplies and new toys for the holiday. All donations will remain local with chosen charities in the area. Any donations collected for Soulsational will directly to produce the event including paying for musicians and rental fees.