The first Feel Good Festival is coming to Desert Hot Springs this Saturday, Nov. 11.
The event—billed as a celebration of nature, wellness, art and sustainable fashion—will take place at the historic Cabot’s Pueblo Museum. The event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is free and family friendly.
Festival founder Jenn Kubat has lived in the region for three years. She said Desert Hot Springs stood out as the perfect setting for the kind of “wellness experience” she envisioned for the festival.
“I imagined having something that celebrates all the elements that make Desert Hot Springs stand out as a destination,” Kubat said.
Kubat said the city has strong energies and healing power due to its status as a vortex—where there’s a confluence of earthquake faults, geothermal underground water, mountain peaks, and wind and sun energies. These elements can produce a sensation that is palpable to the senses, yet mildly mystical, she said.
“Things are very slow here, and there’s natural wildlife everywhere,” Kubat said. “And tons of amazing spas.”
Along with event planner Angelina Padron, Kubat brought together a host of female entrepreneurs and wellness practitioners to put on the Feel Good Festival. Massage therapists and various wellness vendors will be on hand, and participants can sign up for a yoga class or a session in deep breathing techniques.
Vendors include custom jewelry designers, an artisanal hat maker, and sellers of books, gifts and celebrity vintage apparel.
Food vendors and trucks will offer a variety of organic and locally sourced nosh including a vegan food pop-up by Taco Titan, pizza by Popping Off Pies and a Feel Good Bar by Delicias Mexican Cuisine. A pop up from Citlali Tamales and an organic produce stand from local Temalpakh Farm round out the food offerings.
Live performances at Cabot’s Stage will be provided by mantra band and sound duo SUKHA, and the acoustic blues duo Sister John Angela.
The Feel Good Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, at Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, 67616 Desert View Ave., in Desert Hot Springs. Admission is free, but RSVPs are requested. To learn more or RSVP, visit www.desertfeelgoodfestival.com.