The 12th annual Guts and Glory Digestive and Wellness Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 4, 2025 (rain date: October 5, 2025) at a new location—Jim Dietrich Park, in Reading. Hosted by the nonprofit My Gut Instinct Inc. in partnership with title sponsor Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, the vibrant, family-friendly celebration is free and open to the public.

Designed to inspire healthy living from the inside out, the expo brings together more than 100 vendors and community partners offering interactive demos, health screenings, wellness education, live fitness sessions, massage, yoga, DJ music, food trucks, a farmers market and more. A highlight of this year’s event is the Inflatable Colon Exhibit, an immersive, walk-through model that educates visitors about colon health and common digestive diseases.

Since its founding in 2013, the event has drawn thousands of “wellness warriors” of all ages, providing engaging resources and motivation to live healthier lives. “We want to show the community that eating and living healthy is not only easy to do, but also fun and delicious,” says founder Dr. Aparna Mele, a board-certified gastroenterologist with U.S. Digestive Health. “Beauty starts on the inside.”

In addition to spreading health awareness, the expo emphasizes prevention through lifestyle changes and screenings for common, avoidable diseases. T-shirts will be available for purchase, and opportunities to get involved are still open for volunteers, vendors, nonprofits and sponsors. “The Guts and Glory Digestive and Wellness Expo has become a beloved local tradition, known for its joyful energy, educational impact and strong community connections,” adds Mele. “It’s more than an event—it’s a movement for a healthier, happier future.”

Location: 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Rd., Reading. For more information or to get involved, visit MyGutInstinct.org and follow @mygutinstinct and @gutsyandmini on social media.