International Vegetarian and Vegan Festivals Calendar 2008-9
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 29 September 2008) West Midlands Vegan Festival, Wolverhampton, England, 1 November 2008 Saturday, World Vegan Day, at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall in the city centre, 10 minutes walk from the train/bus stations. Wolverhampton is near the new Birmingham home of the Vegan Society in the middle of England. There will be 40-50 stalls offering food, clothing, toiletries, cosmetics, campaign info etc, and also speakers, films, a cookery demo and lots more. Further details will appear on the website. www.midlandsveganfestival.org.uk 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 Christmas Without Cruelty Fayre, London, England, 30 November 2008 Sunday, 10am-5pm, Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8. (opposite High Street Kensington tube station) Admission £1, children under 11 free. Campaign groups, ethical traders, vegan food. 70+ stalls selling Fair Trade crafts and jewellery, cruelty-free cosmetics, recycled goods, environmentally friendly clothing, non-leather boots and shoes, seasonal cards and gifts. Celebrity auction, talks, videos, fun events for all the family. www.animalaid.org.uk/xmas/fayre.htm South West Christmas Without Cruelty Fayre, Exeter, England, 6 December 2008 Saturday, 10.00 to 4.30pm at the Corn Exchange. Organised by Animal Aid. www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8697 East Midlands Vegan Festival, Nottingham, England, 13 December 2008 Saturday. Organised by Veggies. www.eastmidlandsveganfestival.co.uk Brighton Vegan Fayre, England, 21 March 2009 Saturday 11am to 6pm at the Brighton Centre. Stalls, shopping, food tasting, entertainment, eco boutique, cocktail bar, kids area, entertainers, activists, talks and demos, art gallery, vegan cafe, snack bars, juice bars, licensed bars, vegan restaurant at the top of the building overlooking the beach. Organised by Yaoh, website coming October 2008. www.veganfayre.co.uk Why not make a weekend of it in one of the three best cities for veggies in Britain (Brighton, Edinburgh, London) and spend Sunday wandering the veggie cafes and cute shops in the Laines. For lots of veggie-friendly accommodation in Brighton see Vegetarian Bristol and Bath guidebook, available from the Vegetarian Guides website. The Incredible Veggie Show, London, England, 18 April 2009 Saturday 10am - 6pm. Lawrence Hall and Conference Centre, Royal Horticultural Halls, Greycoat Street, London SW1P 2PE. Europe’s largest vegetarian event comes to London in April 2009, featuring everything you ever wanted to know about being or going veggie or vegan – or simply cutting down on meat. Hosted by leading vegetarian campaigning group Viva! As with previous shows, the 2009 extravaganza will provide inspiration and information for all – and everything at the show will be suitable for all – 100 per cent vegan and 100 per cent cruelty-free. It promises to be a fun day out for people looking to improve their health, save animals and protect the environment. 100+ stalls, a wide range of free food tastings, cookery demos, lots of talks, nutritional help and advice, recipes, information, campaigns, Admission £4, under 18 free, save 25 per cent by pre-booking your tickets by visiting www.viva.org.uk or calling Viva! on 0117-944 1000. Bristol Vegan Fayre, Bristol, England, 30-31 May 2009 The big one, organised by Yaoh. www.yaoh.co.uk . See also Vegetarian Bristol and Bath guidebook available from Vegetarian Guides. 12th International Vegan Festival, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 22-25 July 2009 PUC university in the heart of the city. www.vegansworldnetwork.org/festival_12.php
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