Events

Scotland is set to embrace a whole new world of healthy eating in 2015 with Europe’s prime vegan festival Vegfest arriving at Hall 3 of the SECC, Glasgow, on December 5th 6th. The 2 day vegan food fest is part of a brand-new Glasgow-based venture The Only Way is Ethics comprising an eight day festival exploring, promoting and celebrating ethical choices affecting all aspects of living. This joint venture is a result of months of planning and we are thrilled to be able to announce an event of this scale. We’re beyond elated to be given the opportunity to bring our vegan festival and hence the benefits of healthy eating and vegan lifestyles to Glasgow this year. We’re also privileged to be invited to organise a show at a venue as prestigious and high-profile as the SECC, and we’re very excited at the prospect of making this show a huge success. Vegfest Scotland is all about going vegan. It’s not about eating less meat, or choosing eggs over fish, or anything like that. It’s about going vegan, pure and simple. It’s a single issue campaign. Go Vegan. For the planet, for the animals, for your health, and for sustainable global food production. And it’s so easy. Vegfest Scotland will demonstrate just how easy it is to go vegan and stay vegan. The inaugural Vegfest Scotland includes a number of exciting features to get healthy eating and vegan activism high on the agenda for many. They include: – a Health Summit on the Saturday, – an Activists Summit on the Sunday, – dozens of talks on Nutrition, Health, Lifestyle and Campaigns, – in-house Levy’s Restaurant serving an all-vegan menu – plus 12 other specialist caterers, – around 120 stalls, – a Hemp Expo focusing on the industrial and medicinal benefits of hemp, – vegan information display areas, – vegan cookery demos, – kids cookery classes, – family entertainment, – live music, and more! The show website will be live for bookings from early May 2015. The Only Way is Ethics sees a number of events around Glasgow City Centre flourish in the week preceding Vegfest, and already there’s been a lot of interest from different businesses, organisations, charities, and departments looking to get involved. NB: The Only Way is Ethics is organised independently from Vegfest Scotland. Follow us on Facebook Vegfest Scotland and Twitter twitter.com/vegfestscotland

Please join us for the premiere of the documentary UNITY. “Seven years in the making UNITY takes an in-depth look at what it truly means to be human. Writer/Director Shaun Monson (EARTHLINGS), presents a message of love, tragedy and hope, all set against the backdrop of some of the most compelling 20th and 21st Century footage imaginable.” Cast of 100 celebrity narrators includes: Aaron Paul Ellen DeGeneres, Selena Gomez, Jeff Goldblum, Adam Levine, Deepak Chopra, and many more! The documentary starts at 7:00PM, but we’ll meet a little earlier in front of the theatre. **This is a one night event!** The audience will be treated to an exclusive introduction and Q&A from writer/producer Shaun Monson and others involved in the project. To get your tickets: http://www.cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=1683#8/12/2015 Trailer for UNITY:

QuarryGirl, Tony’s Darts Away, and Nic Adler present the very first Vegan Beer & Food Festival in Portland on September 26, 2015! Vegan Beer & Food Festival is hosted by Doug Fir Lounge, The Herbivore Clothing Company, and Bye & Bye. It will be taking place at Zidell Yards in Portland, OR and feature local & regional craft beer. Hosting 50 of Portlands favorite vegan restaurants, carts, trucks, and vendors. We will also be bringing some of our favorites from this year’s LA Vegan Beer and Food Festival. Upon entry you will receive your very own Vegan Beer & Food Festival glass and enjoy unlimited pours from 50 breweries featuring 100+ different beers. INFO: veganbeerfest.com We do sell a non-drinking ticket as well. Also, we always have a few GF beers, and we will have handful of vendors that are GF as well. Food is not included in the ticket.

***IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY AND WE’LL FETE IF WE WANT TO*** You surely know the deal by now…a free afternoon to jump down and have a look at all the local vegan businesses we could get our hands on for you! Such mysteries and delights as… Smashing Tarts Red Rosa Cool Vegan Jerk The Wild Witchery Considerat K Scott Crafts Twa Corbies Rambles + more tbc But there’s more!!! It’s our BIRTHDAY on this fine day, so expect some surprises and a horde of live music all through the afternoon. (note note note…as always the Duck is an 18+ venue)

The SF Veg Society hosts the16th World Veg Festival. We have an exciting lineup of speakers, cooking demos, and exhibitors! About 5,500 people attended last year. http://www.examiner.com/review/san-francisco-world-veg-festival-is-world-class Don’t miss out on the all the fun this year! Principal Sponsors: Friends of Animals www.friendsofanimals.org Varnashram and Stan Mahy Memoriam Associate Sponsors: Citizen Fox www.citizenfoxsf.com The Stanford Inn www.stanfordinn.com A Well-Fed World awfw.org Speakers (in alphabetical order see www.worldvegfestival for schedule: Aysha Akhtar, MD Alka Arora, PhD Teena Arora Edita Birnkrant Steve Blake, ScD Hope Bohanec Lisa Books-Williams Patti Breitman Karine Brighten Eric Cohen Rebecca Gilbert Alan Goldhammer, MD Robert Grillo Isha Foundation Chef AJ Patricia Allen-Koot Dan Ladermann Bob Linden Christopher Locke Jillian Love Lani Muelrath Jack Norris, RD Lauren Ornelas Adiel Tel-Oren, MD Lisa Ota, RD Susan Powers Vaidya Priyanka Dharma Master Jin Rou Shanta Sacharoff Miyoko Schinner Shane and Marie (S+M) Kevin Schuder Cherie Soria Will Tuttle, PhD Alan Whykes Food Vendors and Exhibitors (subject to change) Biotic Beverages Chalk Hill Cookery Citizen Fox Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant Grateful Greens/Sunrise Harvest Green Grass Foods, Inc.-Nutpods Heidi Ho Organics, LLC Kamakshis Kithchen Les Beaux Chocolates Living Light International Miyoko’s Kitchen Peas and Love Hummus Prosperity Organic Foods RawDaddy’s Fun Cone Food Sjaaks Chocolates The Jack Fruit Company Veggie Fries Vixen Gelato Exhibitors Action for Animals Animal Place Animal Place Vegan Republic Blended Sol Book Publishing Company Buddhist Text Translation Cascade Mountain Soaps Charlotte’s Garden Jewelry Ecopolitan Ellovi Essenergy – VitaClay Essential Oxygen Factory Farming Awareness Farm Fresh To You Farm Sanctuary Fit Food and Fun Retreats Food Empowerment Project Friends of Animals Global Gourmet Foods, Inc. Green Grocer Health Warrior Healthful Living Healthy Chick Humane League Imperfect Produce In Defense of Animals Isha Foundation JuicePlus- Tower Garden Karine Brighten Events Konrad Enterprises Kuli Kuli Meaningful Paws Mercy for Animals Modern Paradigm Marketing NaturaDeezeacs Other Avenues Food Co-op Patricia Koot Patricia A. Leslie Patti Breitman Peace Panther Pena Pachamama Persimmon Takes On Humanity Phi Kind Pilar My Star Vegan/Vegetarian Catering Pings Raw Food Pure Real Food Shweta Solar City Starlite Cuisine Synergy Organic Clothing Temenos Catholic Worker The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society The Vegetarian Resource Group The Veggie People Three Trees United Poultry Concerns Vegan Outreach Vitamix Wild Plate to volunteer email: volunteer@sfvs.org or events@sfvs.org

Join us as we peacefully demonstrate in solidarity with others in cities around the world for elephants and rhinos. Due to the huge demand for ivory and rhino horn, both face extinction in a decade or less. If climate change is not immediately addressed, they could face extinction due to habitat loss, conflict and increasing poverty in possibly fifty years followed by most other species. Whatever we do today echoes into the future. We must act! Let’s raise our voices demanding: 1) a global ban on all ivory and rhino horn; 2) Colorado adopts a total ban on the ivory trade; 3) Colorado adopts policies favoring the rapid development and use of renewable energy and ending policies the favor fossil fuel development; We believe a world with elephants and rhinos is much more preferable than a world without. Come march with us and with others around the world to make this so! We are looking for eager and enthusiastic individuals to take part in this peaceful march and help organize. Please contact us if this sounds like you.

Welcome to VegfestUK London 2015, one of Europe’s keynote vegan lifestyle shows! Following 2 highly successful shows at Olympia West visited by a combined total of nearly 20,000 visitors, VegfestUK are moving this thriller of the year to Olympia Central Levels 1 and 3, on October 10th 11th 2015. This show will be even better with an expected 12,000 audience who will be treated to: – 200+ stalls full of top-notch food, bodycare, cosmetics, fashion etc – Loads of special discounts and free samples – 15 specialist caterers with exceptional global cuisines – Many celebrities and special guests TBC – A host of high-profile speakers from all over the world – Health Summit on Saturday – Activists Summit on Sunday – Performance Area (with comedy and live music plus more TBA) – Campaigns Zone – Cookery Demos – Living Raw Prep Zone – LifeWell SuperHub on natural approaches to healing, wellbeing and happiness – 2 talks rooms covering topics on vegan Nutrition, Health, Campaigns and Lifestyle – Cinema – Kids entertainment – Kids cookery classes Show website – london.vegfest.co.uk The opening hours are: 11am-7pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. Admission is by both advance tickets and payment on the gate. Advance tickets are £10 (standard), £6 (concessions). Tickets on the gate are £12 (standard), £8 (concessions). Entry to the event is FREE for kids under 16’s. Advance tickets to the show will be available from June with many BOGOF offers for a limited period. Please note that no animals are allowed on site, except assistance dogs, for health and safety reasons. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR PETS. Visitors who use mobility scooters, wheelchairs, pushchairs and prams are advised to come early at 11am on Saturday and at 10am on Sunday to allow better access to stalls.

Join NOOCH Vegan Market (vegan groceries), and The Compassionate Closet (vegan shoes, clothes, and accessories) on the patio of The Burrowing Owl (the only vegan lounge in Colorado Springs)

The Colorado Springs Vegan & Vegetarian Group now hosts a monthly event, Vegan Drinks for a Cause, as a social opportunity for local vegans, vegetarians, and the veg-curious to get to know one another and to get to know organizations dedicated to changing the world for animals and promoting veganism. To date, we have raised $702! Held the third Thursday of the month at the Burrowing Owl (Colorado Springs’ only 100% vegan lounge serving food and drinks), we will share literature from one spotlight organization to provide our members information about the group. We will also have a donation jar on hand so that we can all make a contribution of any size to to support the work of the spotlight organization. This is a great way to meet new friends while learning about organizations doing important work on behalf of humans and animals. The Colorado Springs Vegan & Vegetarian Group’s Vegan Drinks for a Cause spotlight organization is Happy Cats Haven. Happy Cats Haven is a non-profit shelter and adoption center for homeless cats and kittens in the Pikes Peak Region. We work hard to match our cats to their perfect homes. Since 2011, we have placed over 1000 cats and kittens. We don’t stop at adoption but offer ongoing support with classes and advice. When you adopt one of our cats, you save two—the cat you adopt and the scared, homeless cat waiting on the other side of our door. Join us Thursday, October 15, 6pm – 8pm, to learn more about Happy Cats Haven while enjoying the delicious Burrowing Owl vegan fare!

All welcome! We’ve just started a monthly coffee morning catch-up. Come along for a cuppa and a chat and make new vegan friends. As Nature Intended have great coffee (using Bonsoy) and plenty of vegan options for a snack, or a meal. You can have brunch or just coffee, whatever takes your fancy. While you’re there, you can stock up on organic and vegan goods and get 10% off using your Vegan ACT membership card.

Tokyo Vegefood Festa is a food court style annual event with around 100 food stands and shops etc., providing various vegefood related foods and goods including environmentally friendly products. They started this outdoor event with the title “Tokyo International Vegefood Cuture Fair” at Yoyogi Park in 2006 and renamed it as “Tokyo Vegefood Festa” in 2009 to make it friendly to wider range of people. 東京ベジフードフェスタ2015：10月17,18日代々木公園ケヤキ並木に約100店舗のベジフード(植物性食品)や環境や健康にやさしいお店が大集合！

The 8th West Midlands Vegan Festival in Wolverhampton is a 2 DAY EVENT – Sat 24th & Sun 25th October 2015! Celebrating and promoting vegan lifestyles, and everyone is invited!!! www.midlandsveganfestival.org.uk * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * FILLING THE ENTIRE WOLVES CIVIC VENUE!! With attractions on all 4 floors of the huge venue for 2 whole days!! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * There will be 100+ stalls offering lots of delicious food, clothing, toiletries, cosmetics, campaign info etc, and also –> 40+ talks –> 10 cookery demos –> live entertainment throughout the weekend –> all vegan bar –> kids activities –> raffles –> competitions –> free food samples –> after party on Saturday –> and so much more…!! The festival will offer all you need for healthy, cruelty-free, eco-friendly living. You don’t have to be veggie or vegan to attend, everyone is welcome! Come and see why people are increasingly adopting a vegan lifestyle. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The festival will be open from 10am – 6pm both days. Admission is just £1 (under 16’s free), payable at the door. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THE VENUE – THE WOLVES CIVIC The festival is being held at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall in the city centre, 10 minutes walk from the train/bus stations. For a map and directions click here http://www.veganmidlands.org.uk/festival/venue.html PREVIOUS FESTIVALS The festivals in 2008 and 2009 each attracted over 1,000 visitors and the Wulfrun Hall was very busy throughout the day. In 2010, we hired the much larger Civic Hall and packed this out too with 1,500 people through the door! In 2011, the Wolves Civic was bursting at the seams with over 1,700 visitors! In 2012, the festival spread in to both the Civic and Wulfrun Halls and attracted over 2,000 visitors from across the UK! In 2013 we made better use of some areas of the venue and even spread outside, allowing visitors more space to enjoy the event! Our 2014 fest was our best ever attracting 3,000 visitors!! ENQUIRIES AND MORE DETAILS If you would like to enquire about booking a stall, sponsoring the event, volunteering etc, please contact us. See the festival website for many more details www.midlandsveganfestival.org.uk If you want to learn more about veganism, why people are increasingly adopting this lifestyle and more about the work of Midlands Vegan Campaigns, check out our main website http://www.veganmidlands.org.uk

Vegan North is hosting a Spring Ball for World Vegan Day 2015 to raise money for NZAVS and Animal Sanctuary on Saturday the 31st October from 5pm The night will include dinner and delicious vegan desserts, live music from local musicians with many an opportunity to get up and dance! We will have a photographer to capture every moment, on the night raffles and spot prizes. We will also have some awesome animal rights advocates who have kindly agreed to speak. Tickets are $25 each – please contact us at vegannorth@outlook.com if you would like to attend, we will give you the account to pay your $25 into along with your ticket number to use as a reference and your ticket, also feel free to contact us with any questions If you’re not a local there are many central hotels in Whangarei and we have space for any who would like to camp on our property. We will be providing vegan beer and wine but please feel free to BYO – and whilst this event is a ball if you are not into dressing up you don’t have to! We have some sponsors who are donating various goods for this event but if you know anyone who would like help out please let us know!

World Vegan Day Melbourne is a one-day event, which brings all things vegan into an exciting festival celebration of healthy living and compassion. WVD is a family friendly festival and is the perfect occasion to get a tasting for what it means to be vegan. Apart from the incredible spread of cruelty free food, WVD has plenty on offer including music, art and performances, activities for the kids, health, fitness and vegan strength advice, guest speakers, food demonstrations, a vibrant fashion show. Our vast array of exhibitors will be selling many vegan and sustainable products including the likes of; shoes, clothing, belts, wallets, ranges of cosmetics and body care, dog food, cat food, pet care and much much more. World Vegan Day is a very welcoming and supportive event no matter what your dietary and lifestyle preferences are, it is a great opportunity for the vegan community to bring along family and friends and it’s an excellent event for the vegan-curious to see first hand that living vegan starts on your plate, but expands much further than that. Come along to World Vegan Day 2015 and open your world to the largest growing change individuals are making worldwide. Planning for the next event is in full force! If you would like to host a stall at World Vegan Day or are interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteer, please contact eventmanager@wvd.org.au **Entry by Gold Coin Donation** **No dogs allowed at venue** WHERE: BUILDING 3 – EXHIBITION HALL & BUILDING 4, MELBOURNE SHOWGROUNDS, Epsom Rd Ascot Vale VIC 3032

Join us for a special event with Jill Robinson and Marc Berkoff!

MiVEG is a two-day festival devoted entirely to animals and to those who want to discover the cultural and ethical growing movement based on their respect. MiVEG Vitadacani is organized by non-profit organization, Being Animals and Coordination Stop Green Hill.

Join us for the our 11th Annual Portland VegFest on November 14 and 15!! For more info on Oregon’s largest plant-based food event, visit: PortlandVegFest.org Details: $8 admission/day Kids 12 and under free Special! Just $5 for students with valid ID! (One per student, cannot be combined with any other offer.) Bring your own bag to collect samples and info! Portland VegFest celebrates and promotes sustainable, compassionate and healthy food choices and lifestyles. This low-cost, fun and food-filled event welcomes everyone! Portland VegFest features: FREE SAMPLES of hundreds of different foods! Delicious main dishes, decadent desserts and chocolates, fresh organic produce, veggie burgers, non-dairy cheeses, milks and ice creams; fruit smoothies and juices, hummus, whole grain breads and gluten-free crackers, tofu spreads and dips, nut and seed butters, energy bars and on-the-go snacks, raw snacks and treats, and so much more! Nationally Renowned Speakers including Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Vegan Author and Speaker Cooking Demonstrations A free photo booth Fashion/Beauty Area and Stage Farmers Market Fitness Area and Stage Ask the Experts Family and Teen Activities Vegan Restaurants Non-Profit Organizations Film Screenings Portland VegFest will need 400+ volunteers to make it an even greater success than last year. Want to help out with Portland VegFest 2014? Please email Chelsea Davis at volunteer@nwveg.org

All welcome! We’ve just started a monthly coffee morning catch-up. Come along for a cuppa and a chat and make new vegan friends. As Nature Intended have great coffee (using Bonsoy) and plenty of vegan options for a snack, or a meal. You can have brunch or just coffee, whatever takes your fancy. While you’re there, you can stock up on organic and vegan goods and get 10% off using your Vegan ACT membership card.

All welcome! We’ve just started a monthly coffee morning catch-up. Come along for a cuppa and a chat and make new vegan friends. As Nature Intended have great coffee (using Bonsoy) and plenty of vegan options for a snack, or a meal. You can have brunch or just coffee, whatever takes your fancy. While you’re there, you can stock up on organic and vegan goods and get 10% off using your Vegan ACT membership card.

Hamilton’s vegetarian, vegan and raw food festival is coming up to it’s 4th annual event in May! Whether you are just curious about the veg-lifestyle or are living a fully plant-based life, this event is for you! FREE parking and admission, Veggie Fest Hamilton will be taking place May 14th, 2016, from 10am-6pm at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. The festival is held inside the gorgeous, open, spacious, high-ceiling Marritt Hall at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. This location is known for its beauty and natural feel. JUST LIKE LAST YEAR: – tons of veg food vendors and local businesses supporting a healthy, eco-friendly lifestyle – workshops, demos, speakers – be surrounded with similar-minded people – a farmer market area so you can purchase fresh, organic produce – a Kids of Veggie Fest exhibit, showcasing local children’s projects and their impact from leading veggie lives It’s all about great food, promoting a healthy and compassionate lifestyle, and supporting local businesses. Veggie Fest Hamilton is a fun, exciting, learning and eating festival and we can’t wait to see you there!

Music, food and beverages and FUN in beautiful downtown Asheville at Pack Square Park! This all vegan festival (organized and run by the Asheville Vegan Society) debuted in 2011 and is back and is FREE to attend! Check out the website for vendor and speaker information!

The North East Vegan Festival is the largest vegan festival in the North East of England. A great day out for all the family, food, entertainment, craft stalls and more! See website for ticket details.

Outdooradventuresportugal meets Veganesha cooking school at the beautiful Guincho Beach in Portugal. We are going to spoil our guests with delicious fresh vegan soulfood and peace food, the day starts with yoga, during the day you can chose between surfing with Pierre and climbing with Isa. One time we are going to hike to a hidden beach where a vegan picnic during sunset waits for us. During this week, each person can take two 3.5 hours cooking classes in small groups where we cook the 3 courses dinner we celebrate all together. Unleash and feed your soul.

Welcome to VegfestUK Bristol 2016 – the UK’s biggest vegan event. This event is a unique hybrid of vegan food/info during the day, and live DJ’s in the evenings. The show runs for 2 days, opening its gates to the public at 11am – 11pm Saturday 21st May, and 11am – 9pm on Sunday 22nd May. The daytime part of the show features – Around 160 stalls – including food, bodycare, accessories, fashion, merchandise and information – 15 specialist vegan caterers – with food from across the globe – 4 all day licensed bars – Nutrition & Health Talks marquee – Campaigns and Lifestyle Talks marquee – Cookery Demos – Kids Area – hosted by Captain James Tea Cook – Vegan Activists Workshops with workshops on effective vegan outreach – Performance Stage with acoustic acts – a Teen VGN Zone for young veggies/vegans to connect with each other NB: The Marquees shut at 6pm Saturday. The evening part of the show features live DJ’s and sound systems – guest DJ’s TBA soon… Please note that no animals are allowed on site, except assistance dogs, for health and safety reasons. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR PETS. Admission is by both advance tickets and payment on the gate: – Advance tickets: £5 a day / £8 for the whole weekend + booking fees – Tickets on the gate: £8 (adults) / £4 (students / claimants) per day Kids under 16 get free entry. Advance tickets go on sale from March 2016 at: http://bristol.vegfest.co.uk/admission

Charlotte VegFest is a celebration of healthy, sustainable, and compassionate eating and explores the endless benefits of vegetarian living. This FREE event will feature a variety of vegan foods, local veg restaurants and food trucks, local vendors, live music, speakers, nutritional experts, vegan cooking demonstrations, free prizes, gift bags and more! The Humane League and The Greener Apple are thrilled to be bringing an even bigger and better event this year, in our new indoor location at the Grady Cole Center. We hope to see you there! 2016 Charlotte VegFest is scheduled for Saturday May 21 from 11am-4pm at the Grady Cole Center, Charlotte, NC

The Oakland VegFest returns to Lake Merritt on May 21st, 2016! This FREE event will feature incredible vendors, speakers, and lots of free food samples! Whether you’ve been plant based for years or are veg-curious come join us for an amazing day. 2016 Vendors (more to come!): Animal Place’s Vegan Republic – https://www.veganrepublicstore.org/ AnnMarie Skin Care – http://www.annmariegianni.com/ CaCoCo – http://www.drinkcacoco.com/ Charlie’s Brownies – http://charliesbrownies.com/ CORE Kitchen – http://www.corekitchenshop.com/ Ellovi – http://www.ellovi.com Factory Farming Awareness Coalition – http://www.ffacoalition.org/ Farm Fresh to You – www.farmfreshtoyou.com/ Food Empowerment Project – http://www.foodispower.org/ Freja’s Foods – http://www.frejasfoods.com Garden Creamery – http://gardencreamery.com/home/ Green Monday – http://greenmonday.org/ Imperfect Produce – http://www.imperfectproduce.com/home/ Lentilicious – http://www.lentilicious.com/ Meaningful Paws – http://www.meaningfulpaws.care/ Mercy for Animals – http://www.mercyforanimals.org/ Miyoko’s Kitchen – http://miyokoskitchen.com/ Millahcayotl – http://millahcayotl.org/ Native Fusion / Raw Vegan and Fusion cooked Vegan – http://www.cmyn.org Nutiva – http://www.nutiva.com/ No Worries – http://www.filipinoveganfood.com/ Nucha Empanadas – https://www.nucha-empanadas.com/ Passione Pizza – http://passionepizza.com/ Sanctuary Bistro – http://www.sanctuarybistro.com/ Sea Shepherd Conservation Society- http://www.seashepherd.org/ The Humane League – http://www.thehumaneleague.com Timeless Coffee Roasters – http://timelesscoffee.com/ Tzu Chi – http://www.tzuchi.us/ Upton’s Naturals – http://www.uptonsnaturals.com/ Veg.me – http://www.veg.me VegNews Magazine – http://vegnews.com/ Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness – http://www.veganbodybuilding.com Vegan Outreach – http://veganoutreach.org/ Vegan Publishers – http://veganpublishers.com/ VioLife Dairy-Free Cheese – http://www.violife.gr/ Vixen Kitchen – www.vixenkitchen.co Speaker Schedule: 11:30-12:00: Kristie Middleton, Senior Food Policy Director, Humane Society of the U.S. 12:00-12:30: Timaree Hagenburger, MPH, RD, Nutrition Professor 12:30-1:00: Ruby Roth, acclaimed children’s book author 1:00-1:30: BJ “Clean” of GREENMUSIC 1:30-2:00: Milena Esherick, Senior Advisor to the Good Food Institute 2:00-2:30: Seba Johnson, Olympic athlete 2:30-3:00: Rose Aguilar, host of “Your Call” on KALW 3:00-3:30: David Yeung, co-founder of Green Monday 3:30-4:00: David Carter, NFL player and former Oakland Raider Other Fun Events: 11am-1pm: Face painting in the kids’ area 11:30am-1pm: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Vegan Author and Speaker book signing table 1:00-1:30pm: Ruby Roth book reading in the kids’ area 1:30pm: Cutest Dog Contest 2016 Speaker Bios: Kristie Middleton – Kristie Middleton is the senior director of food policy for The Humane Society of the United States. She has helped dozens of corporations, hospitals, and other institutions improve the plight of farm animals through humane-minded purchasing programs. Today she oversees the HSUS’ meat reduction efforts. She has worked with some of the nation’s largest school districts, including Los Angeles Unified School District, Detroit Public Schools, and Boston Public Schools, to implement Meatless Monday. Her work has been covered by national media, including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and CNN. Ruby Roth – Featured on CNN, FOX, Today, and other major media outlets, Ruby Roth is an artist and the world’s leading author and illustrator of vegan and vegetarian books for children. Milena Esherick – Senior Advisor to The Good Food Institute, a nonprofit focused on promoting plant-based and cultured alternatives to animal agriculture. She is also a clinical psychologist and Director of Counseling Psychology at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. For over fifteen years, she has worked in a variety of community and medical settings helping people achieve healthy eating and lifestyle changes. Seba Johnson – Seba Johnson, a vegan since birth, was only 14 when she competed in the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, making her both the youngest Alpine skier in Olympic history as well as the first black female skier in Olympic history. She participated again in the 1992 Olympics in France, but in 1994, Seba declined to compete in the Lillehammer, Norway games due to the country’s commercial minke whale hunt. Always an advocate for animals, she was once disqualified from a World Cup event for her ethical objection to wearing a ski suit with a leather patch. 28 years later, Seba gives presentations nationally and internationally at VegFests, animal rights conferences, universities, social justice seminars, and public schools about her activism during and since making history. Rose Aguilar – Host of Your Call on KALW since 2006. Rose has written for Al Jazeera English, Truthout, The Nation, and AlterNet. She is a member of the Native American Journalists Association and mentor-editor for The OpEd Project, an organization that works to increase the range of voices we hear in the media. David Yeung – Co-founder of Green Monday, a social venture founded in 2012 in Hong Kong that aims to tackle climate change and global food insecurity by making low‐carbon and sustainable living simple, viral and actionable. Under Green Monday Mr. Yeung launched “Green Common” – world’s first plant-based green living emporium – to introduce Food 2.0 and a revolutionized food mindset through empowering the community with sustainable, innovative, wholesome and responsible food choices. David Carter – A UCLA grad, David was drafted into the NFL in 2011 by the Arizona Cardinals. Over the past five seasons he has also played for the Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Chicago Bears. In his third season after being released from the Cowboys the physicality of the sport started taking a toll on his body. Looking for answers on how to heal his injuries David sat down to watch the documentary “Forks Over Knives.” It was then he decided surprise his vegan wife on Valentines Day with the promise to switch to a compassionate lifestyle overnight. David is now more famously known as The 300 Pound Vegan and is using his platform to be a voice for animals, the planet, and a healthy lifestyle and inspire change everywhere. He is now an international public speaker, humane educator, diversity and community expansion specialist for the non-profit organization Vegan Outreach, and an animal rights activist. Oakland VegFest is very grateful for our sponsors: Golden Carrot: Factory Farming Awareness Coalition (FFAC) VegFund A Well-Fed World Silver Spinach: Green Monday USA VegNews Magazine Bronze Beet: Miyoko’s Kitchen Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Oakland, generously donating all speaker accommodations

Vegan expo with amazing speakers, entertainment, food and stalls – you’ll want to bring all your friends and family! $10 entry at the door, children free!

Live music and entertainment Stalls, Food, Cakes, Bar Films, talks, Alternative Therapies Vegan speed dating, Rowing competition Children’s activities Featuring Open Voice Choir, Domonic Berry, Gareth Evans, Circus Skills, Cherry Chung, Rickshaw Rides, Massage, Healing, Talks, Free Samples and more.

Louisville continues to become more and more veg-friendly, and we’re long overdue for this epic VegFest! Stay tuned for more details on the hoopla and happenings you can expect at your Bluegrass Vegan Festival. Apocalypse Brew Works is graciously hosting us, which means this free outdoor event is family and furry-friend friendly! Come and get to know your vegan-friendly business owners and neighbors. Your Amazing Vendors…. FOOD: Half Peach Bakery & Cafe Kentucky Kombucha V-Grits Food Truck Flora Vegan Treats SnoWhat Snoballs Weekly Juicery Farm to Baby FUN: Tattoo Charlie’s Barkstown Road Saving Sunny, Inc. Uplands PEAK Sanctuary BAREfit Adventure Training Louisville Vegetarian Initiviate Summer Shade Soap Company Kristin Lajeunesse with Will Travel For Vegan Food Please let us know if you have a business where we can post and promote. Bluegrass VegFest poster prints will be available to purchase at the festival. VEG-FEST POSTER FILES https://vgrits.com/content/files/vegfest/veg-fest.pdf https://vgrits.com/content/files/vegfest/veg-fest-half.pdf

9th Annual Albany VegFest When: Saturday, June 4th {10AM-5PM} Where: Polish Community Center in Albany, NY! ***FREE ADMISSION (suggested $5 donation at door).*** Speakers: – Jane Velez-Mitchell, JaneUnChained, Journalist, & Author – Lynn Westmoreland, Humane Education – Robert Grillo, Free From Harm – Dr. Angie Eakin, PCRM – Fran Costigan, Pastry Chef & Cookbook Author (food demo) Kids Corner: – Book reading of ‘Lena of Vegitopia and the Mystery of the Missing Animals,’ by author Sybil Severin – Kids Yoga (age 4-9) @ 12PM with Crystal and Christy – Kids Yoga (age 10+) @ 3PM with Sarah – Book reading of ‘Dave Loves Chickens,’ by Sybil Severin – Crafts with Mrs. Red Shoes (throughout the day) Vendors/Exhibors: Follow this link to see them all: http://bit.ly/1qkRHR6 We aim to bring together the global health benefits of green sustainable living, environmental awareness, and compassion for animals and all beings.

A FREE all ages, all vegan, outdoor festival with live music throughout the day. Featuring food trucks, food booths, activities and a cruelty free market place. More info and FAQ’s at lbveganfest.com We love music, and we love food! Aaaand, because we love animals, we love VEGAN food. Come celebrate with us and enjoy some delicious vegan fare and amazing live music! Add in some fun activities, creative art installations and earth-friendly merchants and you’ve got the ingredients for a wonderful new Summertime tradition!

Where: East End School, 195 North Street, Portland, Maine What: Vegan Food, Exhibitors, Vendors, Raffle and Speakers Dedicated to the elimination of animal abuse and exploitation through education and example. Twitter: @animalcoalition YouTube: MaineAnimalCoalition

The Rehoboth Beach VegFest is a FREE fun-filled festival on June 11, 2016 at Epworth UMC on Holland Glade Road in Rehoboth Beach. Join us for an inspiring day to explore healthy, sustainable, compassionate living. VegFest features dynamic speakers, tastings, dozens of exhibitors, cooking demos, a yoga village, Nutrition Tent, kids’ activities, adoptable animals, music and more! Ride Jolly Trolley FREE of charge from downtown! Related events all weekend long ~ VegFest kicks off Friday June 10 with a Happy Hour @ Crooked Hammock and film screening at Cinema Art Theater. Free Festival is Saturday… And Sunday join us for Celebrity Vegan Brunch with Rehoboth’s Celebrity and James Beard Nominated Chef Hari Cameron! ***Full schedule, list of Speakers, times, and FAQs on our website atRehobothVegFest.org***

The 2nd Annual Portland Vegan Beer & Food Festival. Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Zidell Yards Vegan food trucks and vendors, pours from all breweries, kombucha, cold brew and marketplace. Upon entry you will receive your very own Vegan Beer & Food Festival glass and enjoy pours from all breweries featuring 100+ different beers, kombuchas and cold brew. See the FULL LINEUP of breweries, restaurants, kombucha, soda, cold brew, shops and more here >>> http://bit.ly/pdxvbff TICKETS ON SALE NOW! _____________________ This event is strictly 21+. No beer tickets are available. There will be gluten free options available at the festival. Food is not included in the ticket. You may not bring: Pets, outside food & beverages. We encourage public transit and ride-sharing services. For more info please visit: http://bit.ly/pdxvbff @VeganBeerFest #VeganBeerFest #EatDrinkVegan

NO-DIMENSIONS This is a powerful method for centering one’s energy in the hara – the area just below the navel. It is based on a Sufi technique of movements for awareness and integration of the body. Because it is a Sufi meditation, it is free and non-serious. THE INSTRUCTIONS This one-hour meditation has three stages. During the first two stages the eyes are open but not focused on anything. During the third stage the eyes are closed. The music, created especially for this meditation, begins slowly and gradually becomes faster and faster as an uplifting force. First Stage 30 minutes MOVEMENT – A continuous dance in a set of six movements. With your eyes open, begin by standing in one place and placing the left hand on the heart and the right hand on the hara. Stand still for a few moments just listening to the music to get centered. This stage of the meditation starts slowly and builds up in intensity. If you are doing this with others you may get out of synchronicity with the others and think you have made a mistake. When that happens, just stop, see where the other people are, and then get back into the same rhythm and timing as everyone else. When the bell rings, start the sequence as described below. The movements always come from the center, or hara, using the music to keep the correct rhythm. The hips and eyes face the direction of the hand movement. Use graceful movements in a continuous flow. Loud “Shoo” sounds are made from the throat in synchronicity with the sounds from the recording.Repeat this six-movement sequence continuously for 30 minutes. The sequence:1 – Touch the backs of the hands together pointing downward on the hara. Breathing in through the nose, bring the hands up to the heart and fill them with love. Breathing out make the sound “Shoo” from the throat and send love out to the world. At the same time move the right arm (with fingers extended, palm downward) and right foot straight forward, and move the left hand back down to the hara. Return to the original position with both hands on the hara.2 – Repeat this movement with the left arm and foot. Return to the original position with both hands on the hara.3 – Repeat this movement with the right arm and foot, turning sideways to the right. Return to the original position with both hands on the hara.4 – Repeat this movement with the left arm and foot, turning sideways to the left. Return to the original position with both hands on the hara.5 – Repeat this movement with the right arm and foot, turning directly behind from the right side. Return to the original position with both hands on the hara.6 – Repeat this movement with the left arm and foot, turning directly behind from the left side. Return to the original position with both hands on the hara.This stage is over when the music comes to a stop. The second stage begins with new music. Second Stage 15 minutes WHIRLING – Begin by placing the right toe over the left toe. Fold your arms across your chest and embrace yourself. Feel love for yourself. When the music starts bow down to existence for bringing you here for this meditation. When the tempo changes, begin whirling either to the left or to the right, whichever feels best for you. If you whirl to the right put the right foot and the right arm to the right and the left arm in the opposite direction. As you start to whirl you can change your hands to any position which feels good to you. If you have not whirled before then go very very slowly at first and once your mind and body get acclimated to the movements the body will naturally go faster. Do not force yourself to go too fast too soon. If you do get dizzy or it feels like it is too much for you, it is okay to stop and stand or to sit down. To end the whirling, slow down and fold the arms over the chest and heart. Third Stage 15 minutes SILENCE – Lie down on the belly with your eyes closed. Leave your legs open and not crossed to allow all the energy you have gathered to flow through you. There is nothing to do except to just be with yourself.If it is uncomfortable to lie on your belly, lie on your back. A gong will indicate the end of the meditation

The 2016 Great Yorkshire Vegan Festival will take place in Leeds Town Hall right in the heart of Leeds City Centre on Saturday 18th June 2016 from 10am – 6pm. The Town Hall is just a 5 minute walk from Leeds train station. There will be 180 fantastic indoor and outdoor stalls offering a wide variety of vegan produce, including cakes and chocolate, hot takeaway food, make up, clothing, pet treats and cheese. There will be lots of free samples and discounts, a vegan BBQ, cinema room, all day children’s activities, talks, live cookery demonstrations, live music, all day bars, debates and much more! There will also be the chance to find out more about any of the animal charities listed on our website and about both local and national animal welfare/vegan groups that you could be a part of. Admission is just £3 (under 16’s free) payable at the door and this includes entry into all presentations/demo’s. 100% of any proceeds will go directly to animal welfare charities as the festival is fully volunteer ran. Stalls will be in several rooms and outdoors as well. Every visitor will receive a stall map to ensure that no stall can be missed. For information about booking a stall, giving a presentation/demonstration, sponsoring the event, volunteering on the day or for any other queries please email info@yorkshireveganfestival.com.

Free and open to the public! (And parking is free too!) Where anyone and everyone — from curious omnivores to longtime vegans — can enjoy delicious vegan food and find helpful information on protecting animals, the environment, and your health. Inspiring speakers, awesome prizes, and vegan-minded exhibitors. Plus, lots of free samples. And this year there will be a large vegan food court where you can buy snacks and whole meals. Last year Mad City Vegan Fest attracted over 4,000 attendees! This year we expect another great turnout and lots of fun! Check out all the details here: www.veganfest.org

Location and time: Mediterranean sea, Croatia, 25th of June to 2nd of July, 2016 Become a part of the first raw vegan cruise in history Explore one of the most beautiful places on the planet – the Mediterranean sea and it’s coastline Devour fresh, local, organic raw vegan food prepared right on board Restore and rejuvenate your body and soul Enjoy daily yoga, swimming in the warm, turquoise water, 5 rhythms dancing, singing and mind empowering workshops Learn how to make yummy raw vegan food Learn from real raw vegan pioneers Jesse, Reny and Chris Kendall Get the most transformational and luxurious vacation ever! Sunrise and sunset yoga, therapeutical “5 rhythms” dancing, singing, meditation, swimming, hiking, massage and of course, a daily workshop/lecture with a raw vegan expert of 17 years, Jesse Bogdanovich. A dedicated team of wonderful well being specialists will do everything they can to make your experience unforgettable and life changing! Price includes: Cruising along the beautiful Croatian coastline on our luxurious yacht (7 nights) Breakfast, lunch and dinner. (All ingredients are organic and mostly from Croatia!) Snacks: fruits and vegetables, fruit salads, freshly blended green smoothies. Drinks: spring water, fresh fruit and vegetable juices and fresh green juices. Our travel guide who introduces you to a hotlist of Dalmatia (Croatia), accompanies you to all of the chosen destinations, stimulates your curiosity and loves hearing and answering your questions. One 30 minute massage for each guest. Additional massage appointments will be available for additional price. Holistic well­ being program – our team is here to serve you and supply whatever health enhancing tips we have! Stress Relief Techniques, sunrise and sunset yoga, fitness, swimming, laughter yoga, emotional empowerment, raw food preparation and singing. Historical sightseeing, a live demonstration of cappella singing­, daily room service, visitor’s taxes and port fee, free Wi­Fi onboard, luggage handling

Join us on June 25th 2016 between 11am – 7pm for an all vegan experience featuring comfort food, craft brews, wine and spirits! We know you’re hungry! Our 100% vegan vendors will be announced soon. Expect the city’s best, and some out of town surprises, too. We’re going to showcase local and international vegan talent throughout the festival! Our line up of 2016 performers will be announced soon! — www.vegandrinkfest.com

Curious about what vegans really eat? Want to know more about living a compassionate lifestyle? Or just want to shop ’til you drop? We’ll have everything you need and more at the Bournemouth Vegan Fair! Join us for two days of indulgence, inspiration and information on 25 and 26 June 2016. With over 90 diverse stalls full of tempting treats, a wide range of talks, and plenty of delicious food, we’ll have everything you need for a fantastic day out. Everyone’s welcome!

adventureV Veggie YogaDays – the 1st yoga hiking event in the world exclusively for yogi-veggie hikers Firstly, the basic facts: Professional yoga sessions Guided (yoga-) hikes All coaches and guides are experienced yogis and mountain guides and also long-term vegans Feast on and savour vegetarian-vegan nutrition Companions welcome There are many yoga events – the Veggie YogaDays is unique! Must veggies make sacrifices on an activity holiday? No, not necessarily! Yoga, hiking and tasty food without meat is no contradiction. Although vegetarian and vegan food has become widespread today, travelling veggies do not always find it easy to get all that they require nutritionally. Not so on the Veggie YogaDays: uninspiring and drab dishes on the activity menu are taboo! This innovative yoga hiking event provides culinary delicacies designed to satisfy the needs of active vegetarians. Finally, an enjoyable hike without any dumb and totally unwarranted questions like “How do you get enough protein? Where does the calcium for your bones come from? And what about a lack of iron?” The Veggie YogaDays in Obernberg offer the opportunity of enjoying a wonderful and relaxed hiking weekend to all vegetarians, vegans, yogis who wish to become vegetarian or vegan and any others who want to try not eating any meat. Yogis with food intolerances and allergies are also more than welcome! The goal of the Veggie YogaDays is to provide yoga and hiking enthusiasts with an unforgettable hiking experience and gourmet weekend that is ideally suited to the wishes and requirements of vegetarians so that no culinary desires remain unsatisfied! The Veggie YogaDays is designed for yoga enthusiasts who wish to experience nature in its purest form. The Veggie YogaDays will then become an unforgettable yoga and hiking adventure! Obernberg at the foot of the Tribulaun is an ideal starting point for all of our hiking tours. There are many hiking possibilities ripe for exploration in this area of the Dolomites, from walking to the Obernbergsee (Obernberg Lake) to routes steeped in history along the Brennergrenzkammstraße (Brenner Border Ridge Road). Alpine pastures covered with gentians, crocuses and pasque flowers in spring, wonderfully soft pastures, rich with flowers in high summer and the fiery golden glow of the larches in autumn; mystical sources and sites of energy that calm the soul and bring deep relaxation. The daily yoga sessions are supervised by the experienced Jivamukti Yoga teacher “Libby Love Yoga” (indoors and outdoors). The daily yoga hiking tours are lead by Tyrolean mountain guides in small groups and adapted to the performance and comfort levels of the participants. We will stay in a freshly-renovated and beautifully designed, comfortable hotel offering half-board in either double or single rooms as required. We will not go hungry after the wonderful vegan breakfast buffet, including a snack and tea to take with us on our yoga hike, until we experience the culinary delights of our evening meal.

London Vegan Beer Fest is getting super sized in its 4th year. Be at the event that thousands of people will be talking about for months. Your beer buddy Fat Gay Vegan has teamed up with strategically-positioned pub, The Old Ship W6, to stage an outdoor summer event that will have the capital buzzing. Perched beside The Thames with glorious views and plenty of fresh air, The Old Ship W6 is turning 100% vegan for this event. The adjoining riverside park will be filled with marquees serving cold beer, cider and wine while multiple food tents will be keeping everyone well fed. The Old Ship W6 is located a easy 10-minute walk from Ravenscourt Park Underground Station on the District Line or a 15-minute walk from Hammersmith Underground Station on the Piccadilly, District and Hammersmith & City/Circle lines. Participation in this event is priced at £5 (plus 50p booking fee). Food and drink is not included in the ticket price. Only ticket holders will be permitted to buy and consume food or drink (including non-alcohol drinks). No outside food or drink permitted. Book your tickets now. London Vegan Beer Fest is not a place to deliberately make people feel bad about stuff. You cannot be at this event if you intend to use sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist and ageist language or behaviour. The organisers reserve the right to deny or revoke entry to the event and will take great delight in doing so if you act like an anti-social person.

INVeg’s 3nd annual Spokane Vegfest: Healthy Living Expo & Music Festival is on Saturday July 23rd 2016 at the Spokane Community college from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Spokane Vegfest was an enormous success last year with over 2,000 attendees from across the region. This year we expecting over 100 vendors. This event will include healthy living, animal- and eco-friendly exhibitors, renowned chefs and speakers from around the country including Ultra Endurance Athlete and Podcast host Rich Roll, Farm Sanctuary co-founder Gene Baur and Spokane Local Eric O’Grey. There will also be 3 additional speakers announced in the coming months. Vendors and non-profits will be throughout the building. Outside will feature a full lineup of local bands at the INVEG Music Festival with beer garden & food trucks, non-profit organizations, an outdoor market and much more.

VegFest Colorado is a celebration of healthy plant-based eating, respect for our planet and kindness toward our fellow earthlings. The event is currently held annually at the Exhibit Hall at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 West 6th Avenue, Golden, Colorado 80401. Visit our website for updated information: VegFestColorado.org

We are delighted to announce the first EVER Sheffield Vegan Festival, this will be held on Saturday 23rd July 2016.

VegFest Pittsburgh is back! Amazing veg food, shopping, music, speakers, wellness vendors, family activities, raffles and numerous animal welfare organizations will be returning to Allegheny Commons Park East – North Side. 2016’s VegFest has expanded to bring even MORE vendors and activities along with a jam packed stage to host a full music line up and speakers day. FREE ADMISSION! 250 Goodie bags to the 1st attendees!

More details at http://vgan.in/vegan_festival

Ecorazzi.com presents an all vegan experience featuring comfort food, craft brews, wine and spirits.

Meet with the VeganTravel team, our 2016 Vegans Around the World Contest winners and other vegans in Berlin, Germany! Join us for some snacks, ask our seasoned travelers any questions you have about our travel experiences, and enjoy the scenery in the heart of Berlin. As a bonus the first 12 people to arrive get to take home a VeganTravel T-Shirt!

Vegan SoulFest is a celebration of culture and vegan living in Baltimore. This is a free event featuring delicious vegan food, nutrition experts, vegan cooking demonstrations, a children’s area, live entertainment, giveaways, special invited guests and much more! Everyone is welcome at this event – vegans, vegan-friendly and anyone who’s curious about this lifestyle and would like to learn more. The goal of Vegan SoulFest is to spread awareness about how the vegan lifestyle can improve personal health and our relationships with other people, animals and our natural environment. Come out and join us for this fun, educational event and let’s start a dialogue about how we can all move towards a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone in Baltimore. ****Due to school policy, with the exception of service dogs, animals are prohibited on campus. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.****