Twin Cities Veg Fest 2014 Exhibitor Hall © A Frame Forward Photography
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We like to say that Twin Cities Veg Fest is for everyone – whether vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore. Truly, everyone is welcome. Here are just a few of the things that anyone and everyone can enjoy at this annual festival:
- The food! Yes, it’s vegan food. But it’s really just food, and it’s really just good food! We all eat, right? And you’ll be happy to discover that we’ve assembled the best of the best in Twin Cities vegan eats under one roof. Dozens and dozens of exhibitors are offering free samples, and we also have at least nine different food vendors selling meals and sweets. You’ll have the opportunity to try everything from meat-free meats to vegan donuts. You won’t leave hungry, no matter who you are.
- Community! If you’re already vegan or vegetarian, you’ll look around and say, “Gee, I’m not alone.” We think that experience of community is priceless. If you’re a veg-curious omnivore, you’ll look around and recognize a lot of people who care about animals just like you. Some of those people are eating a plant-based diet, and some aren’t. We encourage everyone to move in the direction of a plant-based diet in their own time. This can be your first step, exploring what the options are. And you can see how fun it is. We’re here to make sure of that.
- Cooking Demos! “Yeah,” you might be thinking, “this food is all really tasty, but how can I make it for myself?” Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. We have four different vegan chefs giving cooking demos throughout the day. They’ll show you how to make plant-based dishes that are simple, delicious, and nutritious. On top of that, you’ll get to sample what they make. And at least one of the chefs has pink hair. Need we say more?
- Presentations! In addition to the cooking demos, we have an amazing line-up of speakers who will inspire you with entertaining lectures on different aspects of compassionate living. They’ll address the essential why’s and how’s of moving towards a plant-based diet, but they’ll do so in fresh new ways, making these talks perfect for both newbies and more seasoned animal advocates alike.
- It’s FREE! Yes, Twin Cities Veg Fest is free to attend! And the location at Coffman Memorial Union on the campus of the University of Minnesota is easy to get to using bus, light rail, car, or bike. We want the festival to be as accessible as possible for all people.
We hope you will join us on Sunday, November 1 for this day-long celebration of compassion. And bring friends! The festival offers a great opportunity to share the fun (and food!) of compassionate living with your loved ones. Or come by yourself. You’ll meet many people interested in the same things that you are. However you come, whoever you are, just know that you are welcome.
For the animals,
Unny Nambudiripad