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Carver County Recovery Fest

Name: Carver County Recovery Fest
Start: 2026-08-08T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-08T21:00:00+00:00
Location: 9750 Orchard Rd., Cologne, MN 55322

August 8 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free

Against the Odds Recovery and Reentry is hosting a free, family-friendly Recovery Festival on August 8th, from 12:00–9:00 PM
Carver County Recovery Fest is a daylong community event designed to celebrate hope, healing, faith, and recovery, while connecting individuals and families to life-changing resources in a welcoming, uplifting environment.

This year’s Recovery Fest will offer something for everyone, including:
Recovery resources and community support
A Kids’ Zone with activities for children and families
Live music and entertainment
Food trucks and local vendors
Bingo
Powerful testimonies of hope and transformation
Whether you are seeking recovery resources, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to be part of a positive community event, Carver County Recovery Fest is for you.

Details

Date: August 8
Time:
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Event Category: RCO Community Events
Event Tags:Recovery

Organizer

Against the Odds Recovery and Reentry
Email Info@atoministries.org

Venue

9750 Orchard Rd., Cologne, MN 55322
9750 Orchard Rd
Cologne, MN 55322 United States + Google Map

Lighthouse Beginnings

LHB came to life when we became a 501(c)(3) in 2020. We built a board of directors of people in recovery. LHB launched for the purpose of assisting and empowering individuals to remove the roadblocks experienced while in the recovery process.

LHB was developed and continues to be managed by individuals with lived experience, education, diverse backgrounds, and different pathways of recovery. We have locations in Brainerd and in Minneapolis, trying to expand our reach to those who face recovery daily, know people in recovery, face homelessness, or have been wrongly incarcerated.

Service Delivery Options

On-site at a physical location
In-person in the community through outreach
In-person in the community through pop-up sites at other provider locations

Services Offered

Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (1:1 support)

On-demand recovery navigation (call/email)

All recovery meetings

Volunteer/internship opportunities

Recovery skills-building classes

Social recovery events

Our Approach

Peer support encompasses a range of activities and interactions between people who share similar experiences of being diagnosed with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both. This mutuality is often called “peerness” — a connection between a peer support worker and a person in or seeking recovery that promotes connection and inspires hope.

Peer support offers a level of acceptance, understanding, and validation not found in many other professional relationships. By sharing their own lived experience and practical guidance, peer support workers help people develop goals, create strategies for self-empowerment, and take steps toward building fulfilling, self-determined lives through individualized wellness plans.

Outreach & Resources

Onsite supplies
Street outreach (support, education, supplies)
Referrals to Medication Assisted Recovery
Overdose prevention training

Harm Reduction Supplies

Naloxone/Narcan
Fentanyl test strips
Xylazine test strips

Additional Support

Recovery residences / sober housing
Housing stabilization support services
Mental health peer support services
Food shelf / food assistance
Clothing shelf / clothing assistance

Programs & Events

Public trainings

We've offered anger management classes, as well as an all-recovery meeting every Tuesday at 1 PM.

Carver County Recovery Fest

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Carver County Recovery Fest

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