Upcoming Vegan Events (September 2026)
Plant-Based Dinner & Documentary Screening
๐ Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Hosted at Joylark Plant Kitchen & Bar in Fairfield, CT. Enjoy a special community plant-based dinner alongside a documentary screening of "A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot," featuring a live Q&A with the documentary team.
SLC VegFest 2026
๐ Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Celebrating its 10th anniversary at Library Square in Salt Lake City, UT. This free-admission community festival features an extensive lineup of local plant-based food vendors, craft artisans, animal advocacy organizations, a beer garden, and live music.
Texas Vegfest 2026
๐ Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Held at Fiesta Gardens in Austin, TX. A free public education event celebrating the health, environmental, and animal protection benefits of plant-based diets with food vendors, youth activities, and expert speakers.
Dayton Vegan Food & Drink Festival
๐ Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Taking place in Dayton, OH and hosted by Sprouting Dreams LLC. A free community festival uniting regional food trucks, craft beverage stations, non-profit advocates, and plant-based lifestyle vendors.
Twin Cities Veg Fest
๐ Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Located at Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, MN. Minnesota's largest plant-based gathering features cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs, regional food vendors, resource tools, and family activities overlooking the Mississippi River.
Madison Vegan Fest 2026
๐ Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted at William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park in Madison, WI. This free, family-friendly celebration features dozens of food vendors (with savory and gluten-free options), sustainable product displays, live music, speakers, and animal sanctuary advocates.
Richmond VegFest 2026
๐ Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Returning to Byrd Park near Dogwood Dell in Richmond, VA. Celebrating over 20 years of impact, this principal community festival features over 100 vegan vendors, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and non-profit educational booths.
San Diego VegFest
๐ Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted on Balboa Park's President's Lawn in San Diego, CA. A vibrant Southern California outdoor event featuring plant-based food vendors, eco-conscious shopping, speakers, and community networking.
