Our Most Successful MIRA Wellness Fair Yet

This October, MIRA celebrated its 5th Annual Wellness Fair—our most successful fair to date—drawing more families, offering more services, and deepening community connection like never before.

For the first time, the fair was held in Gypsum, responding directly to community feedback and increasing accessibility for families who asked us to bring this event closer to home. Hosted at Gypsum Elementary School, the fair welcomed parents, children, and neighbors into a warm, indoor space filled with hands-on services, resources, and opportunities to learn and connect. A shared meal encouraged families to stay, explore, and make the most of everything offered.

A Growing Impact

This year’s fair saw remarkable growth:

• 364 attendees, a 45% increase from last year
• 40 participating partners, a 33% increase
• 9 brand-new services added, expanding the scope of care
• 76 guest satisfaction surveys completed—our first year capturing direct attendee feedback

Across all partners, families received meaningful, actionable support, including:

• 179 vaccinations
• 50 vitals screenings
• 35 oral screenings
• 10 vision screenings and 15 vision vouchers
• 4 cancer prevention test kits
• 20 mammogram referrals
• 3 mental health therapy sessions
• 9 nutrition consultations
• 9 fitness consultations
• 19 immigration legal consultations
• 12 personal finance consultations
• 12 car seats
• 254 blankets

Every number represents a person who walked away with new knowledge, a needed resource, or a next step toward better health.

What Our Partners Said

Partners play a crucial role in making this fair possible, and their feedback reflects the strength of our collaboration:

• 94% were very or extremely satisfied with the event
• 94% felt the event was very or extremely successful
• 94% plan to join us again next year

Partner comments included:

“Great event with great resources. I like it because it was not only referrals, it was hands-on, helping right there, taking care of the community members. Thank you for inviting us.”

“The atmosphere was wonderful. The kids had so much fun, and the food was excellent. A big thank you to the MIRA Team for bringing so many valuable resources together in one place and for creating a safe, welcoming environment for our community throughout the event.”

“Great event, it seems to be getting better each year. Great job.”

What Our Guests Told Us

This was our first year surveying attendees to better understand their experience. The responses were overwhelmingly positive:

• 100% said they enjoyed the fair
• 100% said they would return next year
• Top topics of interest: nutrition, fitness, and mental health
• What they enjoyed most: community connection, available resources, and the organization of the event

Attendees shared:

“All the topics were very interesting.”

“Everything is very complete, thank you very much.”

“Everything was perfect. I really enjoyed all of the help from all of the different programs, thank you to all of the contributors.”

A Community Effort

The success of this year’s Wellness Fair reflects the dedication of the MIRA Team, the support of the EVCF staff and Board, and the incredible trust and partnership of dozens of community organizations. Together, we created a space where families felt welcomed, informed, and empowered.

Save the Date for 2026

We are excited to share that next year’s Wellness Fair will take place on a weekend, another key community request:

2026 MIRA Wellness Fair
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Eagle County Fairgrounds

We look forward to continuing to grow this event and expanding access to wellness resources for families across Eagle County.