EVENTS
IN ORDER BY DATE
AVS Events
Events with a Vegan Message
Regional Events where AVS will be Tabling with Books and Information
USA
CALIFORNIA
1st West Coast Vegan Spirituality Retreat
June 1 2013, 10:00am to 4:00pm,
Wright Ranch Malibu, 24680 Piuma Rd, Malibu CA 90265.
Merging ethics and spirituality Speaker: World Peace Diet author Dr. Will Tuttle. Discussions, meditations, yoga, raw lunch, a nature walk, and more To register and for more info: www.veganspirituality.com or call or email Lisa Levinson
215-620-2130
Includes Animal Blessing Ceremony (3:00pm to 4:00pm, free & open to the public).
ILLINOIS
2nd Annual Chicago Veggie Pride Parade
June 1, 2013
Chicago, IL
Celebrate the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle! Featuring guest speakers, a costume contest, and tons of fun, the Chicago veggie pride parade will be a wonderful all-encompassing
event to support local vegans and vegetarians, as well as to raise awareness in the general public about the benefits of a plant-based diet.
We encourage everyone, vegans or not, to come and walk, socialize, learn, and of course celebrate our veg lifestyle with us!
For volunteering/sponsorship opportunities or for general information please visit www.veggiepride.com/chicago
WASHINGTON D.C.
Animal Rights 2013 National Conference
June 27-30, 2013
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel,
Alexandria, VA
Learn about and discuss key issues and tactics, visit a hundred exhibits, hear renowned speakers, network, enjoy delicious vegan food, and much more.
Contact: FARM, 10101 Ashburton Lane, Bethesda MD 20817
Ph: 888-FARM-USA (327-6872) or
email
PENNSYLVANIA
39th Vegetarian Summerfest
July 3-7, 2013
Johnstown PA
The event vegetarians look forward to all year. Latest information, food, and fun.
North American Vegetarian Society, PO Box 72, Dolgeville NY 13329
Ph: 518-568-7970, Fax: 518-568-7979 or www.vegetariansummerfest.org
PENNSYLVANIA
4th Annual Vegan Spirituality Retreat
July 20, 2013
10:00am to 4:00pm
Saunders Woods, 1020 Waverly Rd, Gladwyne PA 19035 (near Philadelphia)
Merging ethics and spirituality Speaker:World Peace Diet author Dr. Will Tuttle. Discussions, meditations, yoga, lunch, a nature walk, and more To register/more info: www.veganspirituality.com or call or email Lisa Levinson
215-620-2130
Includes Animal Blessing Ceremony (3:00pm to 4:00pm, free & open to the public).
CALIFORNIA
McDougall Advanced Study Weekend
September 6-8, 2013
Santa Rosa CA.
Speakers are world changers in dietary, medical, governmental, & environmental policies. 800-941-7111 www.drmcdougall.com
CALIFORNIA
Healthy Lifestyle Expo 2013
October 18-20, 2013
Woodland Hills, CA
This is the weekend to get cutting edge health information, meet inspiring people -- and commit to become the healthiest possible you!
Come feast on knowledge, companionship and fun from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon -- then join with the International Vegetarian Union Monday to find out about veg*ism worldwide (optional add-on day).
www.HealthyLifestyleExpo.com
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston Vegetarian Food Festival
October 27-28, 2013
Reggie Lewis Athletic Center
1350 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
This Festival brings together an amazing array of vegetarian natural food providers, top national speakers and chefs, and educational exhibitors in a fun and welcoming environment. It is a chance to talk directly to food producers, learn the newest items in the marketplace, taste free food samples, shop at show special discounts, or simply learn what vegetarian foods are available and where you can find them!
www.bostonveg.org/foodfest/
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Vegan Mainstream Professional Bootcamps
April 27 Washington DC
June 8 Chicago IL
August 24 NYC NY
October 12 Los Angeles CA
November 2 Austin TX.
Provides entrepreneurs, authors, chefs, personal trainers, coaches, or aspiring business owners with tools & tips for successful business. www.veganprofessionalevents.com
VEGFESTS
VegFests, big & small (in parks, schools, community or exhibition centers), usually have exhibits of vegan products, food samples and sales, and speakers. Lookup VegFest on the web for additional listings. If one doesn’t exist, start one in your area!
DELAWARE
Sat June 1 Rehoboth Beach VegFest 9285 Holland Glade Rd, Rehoboth Beach DE www.rehobothvegfest.org
OHIO
Sat June 1 Cleveland VegFest Cleveland State U. Student Center,
Cleveland OH www.clevelandvegfest.org
WISCONSIN Sat June 8 Mad City Vegan Fest, Madison, WI www.veganfest.org/
VIRGINIA
Sat June 15 Richmond VegFest Azalea Gardens Bryan Park,
Richmond VA 804-756-0536 www.veggiefest.org
TEXAS
Sat June 15 VegFest Houston Pershing Middle School, Houston TX www.vegansocietyofpeace.org
COLORADO
Sat/Sun July 6/7 VegFest Colorado Jeffco Fairgrounds, Golden CO 303-719-8264 www.vegfestcolorado.org
PENNSYLVANNIA
Sat Aug 10 C.A.R.E. VegFest Hoopes Park, West Chester PA www.chestercountycare.com
PENNSYLVANNIA
Sat Sept 7 Bethlehem VegFest Bethlehem PA www.downtownbethlehemassociation.com
OREGON
Sat/Sun Sept 21/22 Portland VegFest Oregon Convention Center, Portland OR 503-746-8344 www.nwveg.org
WASHINGTON DC
Sat Sept 28 DC DC VegFest Yards Park, Washington DC
301-891-2458 www.dcvegfest.com
MINNESOTA
Sat Oct 26 Twin Cities VegFest Coffman Memorial Union U. Minnesota, Minneapolis MN www.tcvegfest.com
MASSACHUSETTES
Sat/Sun Oct 26/27 Boston Vegetarian Food Festival
Boston MA 617-424-8846 www.bostonveg.org
FLORIDA
Sat Nov 9 Northeast Florida VegFest Riverside Park, Jacksonville FL www.nfvegfest.org
GEORGIA
Sun Nov 10 Atlanta VegFest Atlanta GA www.atlantavegfest.com
NEW YORK
Sat Nov 16 NY Capital Region Vegetarian Expo
Albany NY www.nyvegetarianexpo.org
INTERNATIONAL
McDougall Adventures: June 22 to 29 2013, Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa, Guanacaste, North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. More information and other adventures: McDougall Adventures. Call 800-941-7111 or email
Indian Vegan Festival September 27 to 30 2013 at Sthitaprajna Vegan Centre, Near: Yeljit,
Byndoor-576214, Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India. Sharing experiences on how to live a more healthy,
happy and meaningful life. Excursion on last day. Click
here for more information.
41st IVU World Vegfest & 6th Asian Vegetarian Congress
Thursday October 3 thru Sunday October 7 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, October 8 & 9 in Penang,
Malaysia. Proudly sponsored by Malaysian Vegetarian Society which promises a colorful festival
among warm and friendly people of many races and religions, in an inexpensive gastronomical
paradise. Click
here for more information.
