Engage & Heal Foundation plans HealthFest in Bee Cave

The Lake Travis-based nonprofit will host HealthFest on Oct. 3 at Star Hill Ranch in Bee Cave, Texas, with wellness sessions, speakers and community activities. Tickets and sponsorships are available now as the event aims to promote mental, physical and emotional well-being.

Why it matters: - HealthFest is designed to bring together families, neighbors and wellness advocates for a day focused on holistic health and community connection. - The event extends the Engage & Heal Foundation’s mission to provide education, support and accessible wellness resources.

What happened: - The Engage & Heal Foundation announced HealthFest, a community wellness event set for Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, from 2-7 p.m. - The event will take place at Star Hill Ranch, 15000 Hamilton Pool Road, Bee Cave, Texas. - Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now.

The details: - Attendees can expect guided wellness and movement sessions. - The event will include practical healthy living resources. - Organizers plan to feature inspiring speakers, book signings and open conversations. - HealthFest is open to attendees of all ages. - The foundation is encouraging participants to bring friends and family. - For sponsorship and vendor opportunities, contact Engage & Heal Foundation Founder and Board President Amelia Floyd at info@engageandheal.org. - More information is available at the foundation’s website. - The foundation also maintains social channels on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Between the lines: - Lakeway Mayor and Engage & Heal Foundation Board Vice President Tom Kilgore said the event is meant to center health, relationships and shared purpose. - The foundation was created in 2019 to break the stigma around mental health. - Founder Amelia Floyd launched the organization after the 2018 suicide death of Lake Travis High School student and varsity football player Erik Hanson. - Floyd also helped establish the Erik Hanson Memorial Scholarship, and the “Engage and Heal” tagline grew out of that effort. - The foundation says it now equips youth and the adults who support them with tools, voice and support to thrive mentally and emotionally in school, sports and daily life.

What's next: - The foundation is seeking sponsors and vendors ahead of the October event. - HealthFest will serve as a live test of how much local demand exists for a larger community wellness gathering in the Lake Travis area.

The bottom line: - HealthFest gives the Engage & Heal Foundation a public platform to expand its mental health and wellness message beyond the classroom and into the wider community.