It seems like vegan festivals are popping up everywhere in the United States these days. Each festival has exciting things to see, eat and learn from and helps water the seed of veganism which is already in bloom worldwide.
Supporting vegan festivals is important for the ethical movement which is sweeping the nation. This is because these festivals provide exposure to new, innovative, and game-changing vegan brands and products that are reshaping industries.
While there are so many vegan festivals hosted in the US, we've selected a few that we think deserve a highlight.
7 Vegan Festivals in the United States
1. Vegandale Food and Drink Festival
Vegandale Food and Drink Festival celebrates new and innovative plant-based food and drinks. The festival features a variety of vegan food vendors, live music, and other entertainment. The festival aims to showcase the best in vegan food, beverages, and businesses, while creating a fun and inclusive environment for all attendees.
Location/s:
- New York City: Randall's Island
- Chicago: Grant Park, Butler Field
- Dallas: Addison Circle Park
- Miami: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
- Los Angeles: Los Angeles State Historic Park
- Toronto, Canada
Date/s:
- New York City: September 16, 2023
- Chicago: June 10, 2023
- Dallas: October 14, 2023
- Miami: December 2, 2023
- Los Angeles: October 28, 2023
- Toronto: September 23, 2023
Admission Price:
Admission prices to Vegandale festivals vary depending on the city and the ticket type. Typically, there are general admission and VIP tickets available. Prices range from around $10 to $35 for general admission and $50 to $100 for VIP tickets.
2. Vegan Street Fair
Location/s:
- New York City
- Seattle
- Atlanta
- Miami
- Los Angeles
- Oakland
- Denver
- Austin
- Las Vegas
Date/s:
- New York City: May 20, 2023
- Seattle: July 29, 2023
- Atlanta: June 17, 2023
- Miami: November 18, 2023
- Los Angeles: March 26, 2023
- Oakland: August 26, 2023
- Denver: September 23, 2023
- Austin: October 7, 2023
- Las Vegas: November 4, 2023
Admission Price:
Admission prices to Vegan Street Fair festivals vary depending on the city and the ticket type. Typically, tickets start from $18.00 per person.
3. Twin Cities Veg Fest
The Twin Cities Veg Fest is the biggest vegan festival in the Midwest. The festival features a wide range of local Minnesota vegan vendors as well as nationally recognized sponsors, businesses and non-profits.
The 2023 edition of the festival expects to bring in 5000+ people to discover the vegan options available.
Location/s:
- Minneapolis: Harriet Island Park
Date/s:
- September 17, 2023
Admission Price:
Admission to Twin Cities Veg Fest is free.
4. Plantopia at Selterland
Location/s:
- Tampa: The Lot at Willa's
- Los Angeles: Grand Park
- Chicago: The Lot at Plumbers Hall
- Boston: The Lot at Harpoon Brewery
- NYC: The Noble Lot at Greenpoint
Date/s:
- Tampa: April 15, 2023
- Los Angeles: May 13, 2023
- Chicago: June 10, 2023
- Boston: June 17, 2023
- NYC: July 22, 2023
Admission Price:
Admission to Plantopia has three pricing tiers and ranges between $20-$70 per person.
5. World Veg Festival
Location/s:
- San Franciso, CA
Date/s:
- TBD
Admission Price: TBD
6. Vegan Night Market
Location/s:
- Portland, OR
- Seattle, WA
Date/s: TBD
Admission Price: There is no official admission fee to Vegan Night Market, however, a $5 donation is suggested.
7. Seed Food & Wine Week
Location/s:
- Miami
Date/s: January 26-29, 2023
Admission Price: Admission prices to the Seed Food and Wine Festival Miami vary ranges between $100-$200 which includes unlimited food and drink.
