04/20/2023
Hey there, HAYS Fest Friends and Family.
Its with a heavy heart that we announce that we will not be having HAYS Fest 2023 this coming May. π
Last year was so incredible but at the same time, it was extremely taxing. We spent every waking minute planning and coordinating to make everything spectacular for everyone. We even put some of our own important projects on hold to make it happen.
I cant speak for everyone on the team but I know that it took a big toll on my stress, anxiety and mental health. So i will be taking this time to be focusing on getting myself back on track, and enjoying my summer with my family. Something that I missed out on last year due to planning. β€
This is not to say that we wont be hosting other awesome events for you guys in the future! π€ Things will just be a little different next time around to maintain the wholesome environment that HAYS Fest was founded upon πΈ
Thank you everyone for your patience while I worked up the courage to make this announcement as it has not been an easy decision π₯
I thank everyone for their support and efforts in making this dream happen!
Hopefully we can all take this time to work on taking care of ourselves, our community and our planet β€
I look forward to seeing some of you this summer, now that I'm not strapped to my phone and computer πβ
Sincerely, Rae π ππ