International Vegetarian and Vegan Festivals Calendar

There are vegetarian and vegan festivals in many countries. Now you can visit a new town or country, enjoy every meal, make new friends, and have a fantastic time! (last updated 18 June 2008)

34th Vegetarian Summerfest, Pennsylvania, USA, 18-22 June 2008

At the Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown on the University of Pittsburgh campus at Johnstown, Pennsylvania. A relaxing and well-fed holiday for hundreds of families, couples and singles. Speakers include vegetarian and vegan doctors, dieticians, chefs, authors, social activists and other educators. www.vegetariansummerfest.org See also vegetarian guides to USA, USA/Canada

The Incredible Veggie Roadshow, Nottingham, England, 5 July 2008

Saturday 10.30am-4.30pm. The Council House, Old Market Square, Nottingham NG1 2DT. Everything you ever wanted to know about going, being or staying veggie/vegan. A brilliant family day out, there will be food tastings, cookery demonstrations, talks, free diet and health advice, stalls, competitions, beauty products, books, vegan food products, information and campaign news. www.viva.org.uk/events.php

World Vegetarian Congress, Dresden, Germany, 27 July to 03 August 2008

Centenary event of the International Vegetarian Union. Download pdf brochure at www.ivu.org/congress/2008

Veggie Fest Chicagoland, 2-3 August 2008

Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 11am-4pm. 4S 175 Naperville Road, Naperville, Illinois. Free admission. Come for a day of food, fun and relaxation. Cooking demonstrations featuring juicing, French and Indian cuisine, soul food and more. Listen and dance to live music. Lots of kids activities. Talks about vegetarian diet and health issues by physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. Visit the website to sign up for free giveaways. veggiefestchicagoland.org
See also vegetarian guides to USA, USA/Canada

Vegan Camp, Yorkshire, England, 2-16 August 2008

Saturday 2 – Saturday 16 August 2008. A great value and fun holiday for vegans, including active campaigners, or friends willing to be vegan for two weeks. You can come for any length of time from a day to two weeks. www.veggies.org.uk/vegancamp.

Animal Rights 2008, Washington DC, USA, 14-18 August

Hilton Mark Center in Alexandria, Virgnia, a Washington DC suburb. The hotel offers free shuttle service to the Metro and the Washington National Airport. The 2008 program will offer a number of new features, including plenary presentations by prominent leaders of the consumer, environmental, and social justice movements, and presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich. Early e-mail registrations will open in January www.arconference.org
See also vegetarian guides to USA, USA/Canada

23rd Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair, Canada, 5-7 September 2008

Friday–Sunday, at York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West. The themes of the fair include health and wellness, vegetarian cuisine, the environment, animal welfare, and community-building activism. The largest event of its kind in North America, attracting 10,000 visitors. Over 100 stands. Speakers and workshops. Cooking demonstrations. Entertainment. Free admission. www.veg.ca/foodfair

London Vegan Festival, England, 7 September 2008

Sunday 10am to 8pm. Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8. Festival of vegan food and products, a great day out. 70 stalls include all kinds of vegantastic hot and cold food, juice bar, The Vegan Society, Vegetarian Guides, vegan clothing and shoes, plus speakers and music. Entrance £1, under 16 free. www.vegancampaigns.org.uk/festival
Alex Bourke of Veggie Guides interviewed by the London Paper about the 2007 festival click here
See also Vegetarian London Guide

Festival of Life (raw food), London, England, 27 September 2008

Saturday 10am-6pm, DJs and dancing 8pm-01.30am. Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. Entrance £6/£4 day or eve - all day £10 (under-16s free) Includes talks and workshops plus performances. Organic market, raw kitchen gadgets. Dozens of stalls. Evening party with live bands, performers, DJs, and chill space provided by Synergy Project and Inspiral Lounge, the new veggie cafe and performance space in Camden. www.festivaloflife.net

The Incredible Veggie Roadshow, Portsmouth, England, 27 September 2008

Saturday 10.30am-4.30pm. Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AB. Everything you ever wanted to know about going, being or staying veggie/vegan. A brilliant family day out, there will be food tastings, cookery demonstrations, talks, free diet and health advice, stalls, competitions, beauty products, books, vegan food products, information and campaign news. www.viva.org.uk/events.php

The Incredible Veggie Roadshow, Bristol, England, 29 November 2008

Saturday 10.30am-4.30pm. Broadmead Baptist Church, 1 Whippington Court, Bristol BS1 3HY. Everything you ever wanted to know about going, being or staying veggie/vegan. A brilliant family day out, there will be food tastings, cookery demonstrations, talks, free diet and health advice, stalls, competitions, beauty products, books, vegan food products, information and campaign news. www.viva.org.uk/events.php

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