CINCINNATI, OH - Health and wellness are taking the spotlight through Kroger's latest strategy, as the grocer has announced the return of its Kroger Wellness Festival presented by PepsiCo featuring Gatorade. On September 22–23 in Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, the free festival will celebrate physical, mental, and emotional health with a focus on six core pillars of transformation: balance, move, breathe, care, uplift, and play.

"At Kroger, we believe in the power of Food as Medicine and are committed to helping people live healthier lives in the communities that we serve," said Colleen Lindholz, President of Kroger Health. "The Kroger Wellness Festival reflects this commitment and our vision to change the way people eat in the country. We are excited to bring a weekend full of resources that encourage healthy living, while offering a family-friendly atmosphere with fun activities and events."

The event is backed by massive star power, as two free concerts will be headlined by Barenaked Ladies and Flo Rida, in addition to appearances from Cameron Diaz, celebrity chef Amanda Freitag, and Venus Williams.

According to Cincinnati.com, John Cena—16-time WWE champion and actor—will host a fierce workout led by Cornerstone Fitness and Chad Johnson, former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, will host a workout session with former FC Cincinnati midfielder and entrepreneur Michael Millay.

On the afternoon of September 23, Gatorade will also host Peyton and Eli Manning for a special Q&A appearance at the festival.

For more details on the event, click here.

With an emphasis on health and wellness, fresh produce may soon get a well-deserved spotlight at this exciting festival.

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