Mamapalooza At the Kensico Dam Saturday May 14

The seventh annual Mamapalooza, a free music, arts and health festival will be held on Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Kensico Dam. The event will feature entertainment, women’s health and fitness, family life and green living.

Voted the Best in Girl Power Event 2009 by Westchester Magazine, Mamapalooza is a day of fun with free helpful information and plenty of activities and services to help empower women, mothers and families. There will also be shopping, fun for kids, foods to sample and purchase, and a farmers market. Bring a chair and blanket and spend the day listening to some great musicians and learning how to make your life better. Admission and parking are free and the event will be held rain or shine.

Health and Fitness: A Walk Live Westchester exercise program will kick off at 11 a.m. The Westchester County Office for Women and non-profit organizations will provide information on health, wellness and social services for women and families including help for victims of domestic violence. Information about summer events and programs from Westchester County Parks and the county’s Office of Tourism will be available.

Living Green: Vendors celebrate a holistic lifestyle of mind, body and spirit with information and booths selling natural cleaning products, soaps and holistic products.

Entertainment: Media partner 100.7 WHUD radio will be onsite. This year's stage features Massachusetts Six; Dawn Drake and ZapOote world percussion; a musical performance by Armelle for kids; and exhibitions by Suburbia Roller Derby.

Women’s Marketplace: Women-centered vendors offering everything from handmade jewelry and gifts, make-up and sunglasses to active wear fashions and tee shirts. Cash accepted only.

For Kids and Families: Kids and their families can also learn how to have fun as they get and stay fit with the county’s own Be Fit Mobile, a fitness center on wheels, which offers hula hoops, obstacle ladders and Frisbees to show everyone how to have fun as they work out. There’ll also be face painting and gymnastics.

Farmers Market: Shop a selection of locally grown produce, baked goods, cheeses and food products.

Food and Refreshments: Vendors will offer salads, wraps, veggie burgers, rice and beans and gyros. The concession stand will also be open for sandwiches, pizza, burgers and hot dogs.

There will be free giveaways and raffles for prizes throughout the day.

Mamapalooza 2011 is presented to benefit the Motherhood Foundation, an organization that creates and presents visual, literary and performing arts events for mothers. Sponsors are the County’s Office for Women, 100.7 WHUD radio, Westchester Family, Natural Awakenings and Parenting magazines, Awaken Fair, Q.bel, New York Liberty and Friends of Westchester County Parks, Inc.

Kensico Dam Plaza is located at the north end of the Bronx River Parkway in Valhalla. For more information, visit Mamapalooza.com or call Westchester County Parks at (914) 864-PARK.