The Inner Peace Holistic Expo is a weekend-long, family-friendly event that will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 14, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 15, at the Hamburg Field House, in Hamburg. The event will feature holistic health practitioners, including local acupuncturists, massage therapists, reflexologists, aromatherapists, yoga practitioners, life coaches and readers offering sample services and information.  

Other exhibitors will have an array of products geared toward health and wellness, natural products for personal and home use, as well as purveyors of crystals, gems and stones, magnetic jewelry, spiritual art and more. A Kid’s Corner provides activities for children. Healthy, whole food choices including organic, gluten-free and vegan options will be available for purchase until a half hour prior to the expo’s ending time each day. Raffle drawings will take place throughout the weekend. 

Licensed acupuncturist Veronica Pedersen will be the keynote speaker at 1 p.m., April 14, presenting Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Five Branches. She has practiced various aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine over the last forty years and currently is in private practice in Fleetwood and at the Inner Peace & Wellness Center, in Hamburg. Pedersen also writes the “Ask the Acupuncturist” column for the Merchandiser and speaks at health fairs and for groups and organizations by invitation. 

Jeff Hardman, from Karma Farma, will provide the keynote presentation at 1 p.m., April 15: CBD Oil: What is it and can it help you? Hardman’s presentation will provide explanations about cannabidiol oil and its application to support the body. 

“Celebrate spring by immersing yourself in the positive energy of the expo,” enthuses Nancy Hartman, organizer and owner of Inner Peace & Wellness Center. “The weekend is packed with amazing information. Plan to attend the educational lectures, visit our wonderful vendors and be rejuvenated with sample services provided by our practitioners.”  

Cost: $7 for one day; $10 for both days. Free for 12 and under. Price includes all lectures, presentations and raffles. Location: 500 Pine St., Hamburg. For more information, directions and to purchase tickets, visit InnerPeaceHolisticExpo.com.