PeaceFest '26

To commemorate the 45th International Day of Peace, RPEC's PeaceFest returns to the Byrd Park Roundhouse on Sunday, September 20 from 1-5 pm! Join us to celebrate this year’s theme of “Nurturing Our Community, Body, Mind, and Soul.” Ground your advocacy, relationships, and daily life in the discipline of non-violence to spread peace through our world. We’re excited to share a few of the attractions for PeaceFest ’26: *Bring lunch and picnic for peace while our speakers tell us how they nurture our community! * Ram Bhagat and Drums No Guns * Music and stories from water protectors Holy River * Duron Chavis, urban farmer and educator (Sankofa Community Orchard, Happily Natural Day) * Lyons Sanchezconcha, Executive Director of Sacred Heart Center. a resource for our immigrant community * Singing Resistance * Learn from local non-profit organizations * Participate in workshops * Family-friendly community art * Yoga Volunteer to assist with PeaceFest at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084AA4A82DABFB6-64979132-peacefest?useFullSite=true#/ Donate or apply for your organization to table the event at: https://forms.gle/k6CqqjMnPdkJLLce9