The Northeast Florida VegFest makes its way to Tallahassee for another year! The event is taking place at Tom Brown Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be promoting clean eating, consuming and cooking!
When: Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Tom Brown Park,
443-557 Easterwood Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32311
What: FREE event!
The food festival, which started in 2010 in Jacksonville, FL has grown exceptionally and has been hosted in numerous cities across the state including Gainesville and Tallahassee. This year will be the 6th anniversary of the up and coming festival for the Tallahassee area. It is FREE and hosted in a park that is pet-friendly, so be sure to bring your furry friends and a leash!
According to the Facebook page for the Northeast Florida VegFest, the event will feature: “…speakers, cooking demos, food vendors, healthy living and eco-friendly vendors, animal sanctuaries, non-profits, kids activities, free yoga and free vegan food samples!”
The event is brought to us by Girls Gone Green, a non-profit organization with a focus on the well-being of the planet, and for the humane treatment for animals. They host not only the NEFVF but an event called No Meat March. No Meat March serves as a 31-day challenge that provides a way for participants to find new plant-based recipes to kick out the meat from their diet- even if it only is for the month.
Their site provided an amazing plethora of recipes, meat substitute options, resources and a community of others who have taken the challenge. And since it’s based in Florida, all products are available for the Florida area in mind!
The Northeast Florida VegFest is a step in the right direction in opening a world in plant-based dieting and lifestyles. There you can hear from experienced vegetarians and vegans about how to maintain a life with a healthy planet in mind! From a video they posted on their site, anyone can see the vendors that they have who make fresh-food on sight, sell pre-made products and sell other various wares like handmade jewelry and clothing!
The reviews of past events have been of soaring praise and a 5/5 overall rating.
“Such a great event! We loved the delicious food and were pleasantly surprised about the many different options from Ethiopian, Caribbean, Pizza, Indian, Soul Food, comfort food, smoothies, etc. to yummy sweet treats. It was a feast for the eyes and the stomach! We were also impressed about the many vendors and excellent speakers that had a lot of great info to share. Well done and we are looking forward to the next VegFest!” -Wander Green
“This is my favorite VegFest event so far, and I’ve been to quite a few on the west coast. This location is beautiful, and the variety of booths and vendors is awesome. Great vibe!” -R. Jacobson
“Great variety of products and services, delicious food, cool people. And yoga with Namasté Yoga, for kids and adults!” -E. Shapiro
So if you have some time, an open mind and a grumbling stomach, then the Northeast Florida VegFest will be the perfect opportunity for you and some friends to spend the day!
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