Why the HECK would ag-loving, tri-tip barbecuing San Luis Obispo host a President’s Day Weekend Veg Fest, a day of vegan food and “edutainment” from 10am to 5pm at the SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, three blocks from Cal Poly and the 101? For the H.E.C.K. of it (health, environment, conscience, kindness) AND to eat delicious food, learn, eat some more, and see and hear new information that could really improve your life and the life of the planet. Plus, it’s fun.
All ages are welcome, all questions will be answered at our educational booths, and it’s totally free to attend. The positive, feel-good event attracts people from all over Central California and boasts speakers and cooking tutorials from around the country.
Over 30 vendors will be open all day sampling and selling baked goods, plant-based burgers, kombucha, clothing, shoes, bags, stickers, skin care, gift items, vegan cheese, condiments, books, and more! Expert speakers will discuss cooking with plant-based eggs; finding and making non-dairy cheese, milk and yogurt; and how to successfully transition to a plant-based diet.
Top 10 reasons to attend the Central Coast Veg Fest:
1. Taste great food
2. Learn something new about yourself and the future
3. Talk to real vegan human beings
4. Check out veganism in a family-friendly, non-threatening place
5. Watch a vegan chef make magic with plants
6. Increase your libido with plant-powered products
7. Be more environmentally mindful
8. Find out what the fuss is all about
9. Lots of kind, conscious people (90% are women)
10. It’s FREE to attend and to park, and there’ll be free samples and stuff, too!
More information can be found at ccvegfest.org or contact [email protected]. The Veg Fest still has some openings for vegan vendors, cooking tutors and volunteers for the day of the event or before.
Veg Events of SLO County is a 501c3 non-profit of local volunteers who produce the Veg Fest and other vegan events “for fun and for free.” The mission of Veg Events of SLO County is: excellent events encouraging veganism. We hope to see you at the Central Coast Veg Fest in 2020, and beyond!