Chemo Buddies Hopefest

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 8:30am

Friedman Park

Our festival is adding more fun for the whole family! Listed below are a few of the events and activities that are planned:

- Survivor Parade
- Cruise In
- Food Trucks
- 5K Run
- Live Entertainment
- 1 Mile Walk
- Balloon Animals
- Face Painting
- Inflatables

THE SURIVORS PARADE

The Survivor's Parade is our main event!  Whether you are newly diagnosed or a long time survivor, you should participate in the parade! Participation in the parade is FREE for all cancer survivors.

Start time is 10:30am. Register by April 5th to receive your survivor free t-shirt!

5K RUN

Timed 5K around the grounds of beautiful Friedman Park. Start time is 8:30am

HOpe walk - 1 Mile

Anyone can participate in the Hopefest 1 Mile Walk. This non-timed event takes you through beautiful Friedman Park at your own pace.

11:00am start time (immediately following the survivors parade).

Hopefest CRuise In(9:00am-1:00pm)

- Check out all of the unique cars and vote for your 'fan favorite!
- Dash plaques for first 100 cars register
- Awards including "Survivor's Choice"
- Half pot
- Door Prizes
No cost to register but donations encouraged

FOOD TRUCKS

We have a variety of delicious food available with multiple food trucks scheduled to be present during the event!

Click Here to Register

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