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
WorldFest 2009—L.A.'s Largest Environmental Festival
Saturday, May 16 2009, 10:30 am-7:00 pm
Woodley Park, Encino CA
Vegan Food Court, Speakers, Exhibits, Live Bands.
Towards Freedom, PO Box 25083, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Ph: 310-477-7887, www.worldfestevents.com or email.
NEW YORK
Veggie Pride Parade
Sunday May 17 2009, 12 Noon
Greenwich Village, New York City
Winner VegNews 2008 “Veggie Awards—Event of the Year”.
For details, see www.veggieprideparade.org
NEW JERSEY
American Vegan Society Annual Meeting Garden Party
Sunday May 24 2009, 12 Noon
AVS HQ Malaga NJ
Speakers Erin Williams, Why Farm Animals Matter, and a representative from WhiteWave will talk about local soymilk production.
(See p. 29 and www.americanvegan.org.)
PENNSYLVANIA
35th Annual Vegetarian Summerfest
Wednesday July 8 to Sunday July 12 2009
Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown
University of Pittsburgh campus, Johnstown PA
Sessions on Health, Nutrition, Fitness, Compassionate Living, Animal Rights, Earth Stewardship; with doctors, dietitians, other experts.
Vegan meals. Social activities
North American Vegetarian Society, PO Box 72, Dolgeville, NY 13329
Ph: 518-568-7970, Fax: 518-568-7979
CALIFORNIA
Animal Rights National Conference
July 16-20 2009
Los Angeles CA.
A forum for reports and sharing info., plus presentations by prominent leaders of the consumer, environmental, and social justice movements.
Contact: FARM, 10101 Ashburton Lane, Bethesda MD 20817.
Ph: 888-FARM-USA (327-6872) or see
www.arconference.org or
email.
MAINE
5th Annual Vegetarian & Vegan Food Festival
July 18 2009 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
East End Community School, 195 North Street, Portland Maine
Join fellow Vegetarians, Vegans, Animal Rights Activists and friends at this popular one day event. This year promises to feature the latest in food and wellness promoting an animal cruelty free lifestyle.
Register by phone: 207-773-2215 or email
FLORIDA
National Health Association Healthy Living Conference
July 23-27 2009
Regency House Spa, Hallandale Beach FL
Live Natural Hygiene with health professionals, vegan meals.
NHA events register by phone: 800-454-0003 or 954-454-2220
VIRGINIA
Taking Action for Animals
July 24-27 2009
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington VA.
Presented by the Humane Society of the United States.
Featuring Wayne Pacelle.
Contact: Dina McDaniel at 888-259-5088 or email
CALIFORNIA
The 5th Annual Vibrant Living Expo
August 21-23 2009
FREE Thursday Night Plenary August 20, 7pm
Town Hall 724 Main St., Fort Bragg, CA
Culinary demos, mini film festival, health panels, raw pie contest, renowned speakers, Rising Star Chef showcase, exhibitor booths, workshops, seminars, wellness pavilion, food vendors, and delicious raw food!
There are also pre- and post-Expo events and workshops.
Register early and save.
Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, 301-B N Main St, Fort Bragg CA 95437
Ph: 800-816-2319, 707-964-2420
Visit Raw Food Chef for more information or email Raw Food Chef
NEW YORK
New York’s Capital Region Vegetarian Expo
Saturday September 19 2009, 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs NY 12866
Nationally renowned speakers. Free admission. Hosted by the Albany Vegetarian Network, PO Box 1617, Latham NY 12110. Ph: 518-686-7486.
See www.nyvegetarianexpo.org or email.
INTERNATIONAL
12th International Vegan Festival
July 22-25 2009
Pontificia Universidade Catolica (PUC)
Rio de Janeiro Brazil
With added post-festival tours and meetings. Check for regular updates here
39th IVU World Congress 2010
October 1-7 2010
Jakarta-Bali Indonesia
Sponsored by the International Vegetarian Union. Check for updates at http://www.ivu.org/congress/2010
