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NAMI WESTERN CAROLINA

presents

Joy Fest 2026

​SAT • MAY 16 • 11-2

PACK SQUARE PARK

ASHEVILLE, NC

Where Joy Meets Community

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JoyFest is a refreshed take on NAMI Western Carolina's annual NAMIWalks fundraiser.

 

Together, we are creating a community gathering that centers  the aliveness of being human in all its complexity.

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This year, we aim to explore the power of joy as a point of connection. JoyFest is a fundraiser, but it is also a reminder that joy can coexist with grief.

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Joy can be something we practice together, amidst times of struggle, and it can be  a reminder that we are still here and still capable of meaning and belonging.

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Come as you are.

Walk, dance, sing, learn, connect.

Let’s celebrate being human together.

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About joy Fest

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Interested in Tabling or Vending at Joyfest 2026?

We are inviting artists, local businesses, and community partners to table at JoyFest! Hosting a table is a wonderful way to share your work, services, and resources with our community, connect with attendees, and be part of this celebration.

Create a Fundraising team for our NAMIWALKS Joy Parade 

Create a fundraising team for the Joy Parade NAMIWalk to support accessible mental health programs and community resources. Your team’s fundraising makes a direct and meaningful impact.

Sponsor
JoyFest 2026

Your sponsorship empowers us to support mental health, connect people to resources, and build community. Because of sponsors like you, we can offer programs, events, and services that create real impact in the lives of individuals and families across our region.

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