The Athena Banquet is the final event of Athena Ride for Women and it is packed full of fun.

Participants in the Ride for Women Poker Chip Run will receive their fifth chip upon arrival. We will all enjoy some initial social time, appetizers and drinks (cash bar available) before settling in for the Poker Chip drawing — when the winners are revealed. Following the announcement of our winners, we’ll enjoy the complimentary dinner buffet provided by Ohio’s Windy 9 before heading up to the theater for our keynote presentation.

Getting there: Catch a ride to Nelsonville’s Stuart’s Opera House for the Athena Ride for Women Banquet. Buses will take attendees from the Ohio University Inn to the opera house and then return to the Ohio University Inn at the conclusion of the banquet. Bus schedules will be available at registration.

We are pumped to welcome Momma D as our guest at the fourth annual Athena Ride for Women Banquet on Saturday, August 2 2025!

Momma D started her speaking career in 1999 with a focus on making a difference through her experiences. As a result of her extensive experience in the health and wellness industry, she discovered that her audiences are passionate about implementing healthy lifestyle solutions that will improve their wellbeing.

​Combined with her experience and desire to help, she burst onto the stage with the goal of reaching as many people as possible.

Today her, level up your life talks, will make you laugh, learn and leave you with real-life tools to help you soar through the rest of your life with passion and purpose.