2026 TEAM IRON WILL Family Fest
Celebrating and Connecting the Down Syndrome Community
The Team Iron Will Family Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration bringing the Down syndrome community — and all who stand with them — together for a day of fun, connection and awareness. Come enjoy carnival games, a kids' home run derby, face painting, balloon animals, snow cones, an adaptive and therapeutic equipment swap for our friends with Down syndrome, raffle, silent auction, and more.
And for the competitors in the crowd, our Team Iron Will/NWA Wiffle Ball Tournament runs all day with recreational and competitive divisions open to all ages and skill levels.
All proceeds support Team Iron Will's mission to equip families with the therapy, tools, and support their children deserve. Admission to the fest is free — come be part of the community!
event details:
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Tournament Begins: 9:00 AM
Community Fest Begins: 11:00 AM
Location: St. Gianna Fields | 450 East Hwy N, Wentzville, MO 63385
Admission: Free
WHY IT MATTERS:
Every family in the Down syndrome community knows what it means to fight – for therapy, for equipment insurance won't cover, for a world that sees the full value of their child. The Team Iron Will Family Fest exists because that fight is easier when we’re together.
Every dollar raised goes directly toward Team Iron Will's work: therapy scholarships, medical and adaptive equipment, educational resources, and advocating for a world that champions the dignity and potential of every person with Down syndrome.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Whether you're competing in the tournament or just coming out to connect, there's something for everyone at the Family Fest:
🥎 TIW/NWA Wiffle Ball Tournament (recreational & competitive divisions)
🎯 Carnival games/lawn games
🏠 Kids' home run derby
🎨 Face painting
🎈 Balloon animals
🍧 Snow cones
♿ Adaptive & therapeutic equipment swap
🎟️ Raffle & silent auction
🍔 Lunch & refreshments available for purchase
Admission is free. Come for an hour or stay all day — you're welcome here.
Equipment swap
Kids grow. Equipment doesn't.
The Team Iron Will Family Fest is proud to host a free adaptive and therapeutic equipment swap for the Down syndrome community in St. Louis. If your child has outgrown a gait trainer, therapy tool, adaptive stroller, or developmental toy — bring it. Another family in this community may be waiting for exactly that. And if your family is in a season of need, come see what's available.
No cost. No paperwork. Just community taking care of community.
✅ GREAT items to donate:
- Walkers, gait trainers, and standing frames
- Adaptive strollers and specialty seating
- Speech therapy tools and communication devices
- Sensory toys and developmental tools
- Therapeutic swings, wedges, and positioning equipment
- Monitors and pulse oximeters
- Adaptive high chairs and feeding equipment
- Weighted blankets and vests
- Books, visual aids, and educational materials
🚫 Please do NOT bring the following:
We appreciate every act of generosity — these restrictions exist purely for the safety of the children who will use these items.
- Car seats and booster seats
- Orthotics and custom braces
- Cribs, bassinets, or bed rails
- Helmets
- Items that are broken, cracked, or missing parts
- Items with torn or frayed straps or harnesses
- Recalled products (Check recalls.gov)
- Soiled, heavily stained, or unsanitary items
- Medications or medical supplies that have been opened or used
- Clothing
Contact us for help:
If you're unsure whether your item is appropriate, or have other questions, email us at
cathy@teamironwill.org before the event and we'll be happy to help.
wiffle ball Tournament
Team Iron Will is back with our second annual Wiffle Ball Tournament in collaboration with NWA Wiffle Ball — and we're swinging bigger than ever!
Two divisions available:
Recreational Division — Open to players ages 10+ of all skill levels. Bring your family, friends, co-workers, or anyone who wants in. A gentleman's slow-pitch rule ensures fair play for everyone.
Competitive Division — Ages 16+ for the more serious wifflers. No speed restrictions. Bring your best stuff.
Team Registration: $60 per team of 3–4 players
Questions about the tournament? Contact us at michael@teamironwill.org or nwawiffle@gmail.com
SUPPORT THE mission
Team Iron Will has already served families of children with Down syndrome across 45+ states and 41 countries — and so many more need help. Your support keeps that work going: therapy scholarships, adaptive equipment, educational resources, and advocacy for those who need it most. Whether you give as an individual or partner with us as an organization, you're not just supporting an event. You're standing with a community that believes every child deserves a chance to thrive.
become a sponsor
Businesses and organizations that sponsor the Family Fest gain visibility with our audience while making a direct, measurable impact in the Down syndrome community. Choose the tier that's right for you and join the growing list of organizations standing with families across the country.
for questions about potential sponsorships, reach out to Michael@teamironwill.org
our 2026 sponsors:
Discover all of the amazing people and organizations supporting this years tournament through monetary sponsorships and in-kind donations!
Hall of Fame:
MVP:
ALL-STAR:
VETERAN:
SLUGGER:
UTILITY PLAYER:
donor wall:
The Guerrero Family
Check out our highlights from 2025!
Our first annual Family Fest was awesome, but don't just take our word for it — here's a look at what went down at our inaugural event.
