About Us
We are the Partnership for Community Wellness, a 501c3 nonprofit that has served the Roanoke, Va., area - and beyond - for over 20 years.
We support the health and well-being of our community through research, education & human connection. Our focus areas include substance use disorder, recovery, digital health, physical & mental wellness.
We help identify risks that can negatively affect our health, promote healthy choices that build our protective layer and connect our partners-in-mission to our community.
The path to wellness looks different for us all, but none of us have to travel alone.
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About Star City StrongFest
Star City StrongFest is a free wellness festival and strength expo in downtown Roanoke's Elmwood Park. It serves as a community connection event and fundraiser for the Partnership for Community Wellness.
What can I do at StrongFest?
Participate in healing arts like yoga, visit health & wellness vendors, experience sports demos, test your strength with challenges and win prizes with the StrongKids Scavenger Hunt! Enjoy some yummy food from on-site vendors while watching free amateur and professional Strongman competitions on the stage featuring some of the strongest athletes from around the world.
What is Strongman?
Strongman is a weightlifting sport that focuses on power, endurance and maximum strength. Unlike the name implies, the sport is open and accessible to any human; there are training and competitive experiences for all ages, experience levels, backgrounds and abilities. In fact, one of the judges at StrongFest also runs America's Strongest Athlete with Disabilities!
Competitors are divided into weight classes and compete in amateur and professional circuits. Much like other sports, Strongman has a supportive community. They do things like flip tires, lift atlas stones, press axles, deadlift cars ... it's a lot of fun to do and watch. StrongFest is honored to have the continued support of Bobby Thompson, American Log Press Record Holder and 2022 World's Strongest Man.
If you're interested in competing in Star City Strongman or learning more about the sport, let us know!
I can't make it to StrongFest, is there any way to still help out?
Yes! Check out our volunteer opportunities leading up to the event, share the event on social media, contact us if you're interested in becoming an official StrongFest sponsor or donate directly to the Partnership for Community Wellness to support our mission.