Join us for the 7th Annual Milkapalooza event celebrating World Breastfeeding Month and the Maternal Health success our community achieves together!
Enjoy a morning of fun with food trucks, music, various vendors, maternal health resources, lawn games and so much more!!
As a bonus we will be welcoming any ICN graduates and families to come and celebrate at the annual ICN Birthday Party!!
Event timeline:
9:00 AM: EVENT START TIME
10:30 AM: REMARKS & ICN HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENT
11:00 AM: COMMUNITY GROUP PHOTO (FRONT STEPS)
12:00 PM: EVENT END TIME
FAQ’s:
Who is the event for?
Everyone!
What can I expect at the event?
A morning event celebrating World Breastfeeding Month. A casual and fun time with various maternal health vendors, resources, food trucks, lawn games and much more.
What is the ICN Birthday Party?
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit historically has held a “birthday party” every year and welcome back all of their “graduates”. Due to COVID and other restrictions they have not been able to celebrate in few years and we are excited to have the birthday party be a part of this year’s event! The ICN unit will have an area set up and lots of fun celebration to be had. Make sure to stop by and visit them to understand more about the ICN and celebrate all of their incredible work!
Do I need to bring anything?
Only what you feel you need to have a good time. Some tables and chairs will be available for seating - however we encourage bringing a blanket or camping chair if you want to find a shady spot to relax for a bit.
Will there be food?
Various food trucks will be on site with fun drinks, food and treats for purchase! Feel free to bring some snacks if you feel you need a little extra for yourself or your littles.
Will there be bathroom rooms nearby?
Yes! Restrooms will be available to use inside VA Baptist Hospital
What is the parking situation and will we need to walk far?
Parking is available in several locations - refer to the parking map here and below for specific locations. If you park in the large parking deck on the backside of the hospital you can enter the hospital via the Vassar entrance and there will be signs and volunteer navigators to guide you through to the front lawn.
What kind of vendors will be there?
A variety of businesses and organizations will be on hand and represented in their booths. Each vendor booth will have either a giveaway or activity for you to participate in. If you are interested in having a booth please visit the vendor link!
What if I want to be a vendor?
Wonderful - the more the merrier! If you own, work for or represent a maternal health organization, business or resource and/or an organization, business or resource you think families should know about please feel free to visit our vendor link and sign up. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to send a messageto us.
Will there be animals there?
Yes! We are excited to welcome Spring Valley Farm this year. They will be setting up a small petting zoo with a variety of animals to enjoy! Special guest appearance by “Sid” the camel! Fun for both big and little ones.
What is the annual “Community Photo”?
We love to celebrate all the faces that we see at the event and commemorate with a giant group photo on the front steps. Displaying all the of the amazing individuals that support and lift up women in our community. Whether you know someone who has had a baby, fed a baby, been a baby yourself, it takes a village of support and we think you are awesome!
Brought to you by: The Motherhood Collective & Centra’s Women and Children's Services.
