EVENTS
IN ORDER BY DATE
AVS Events
Events with a Vegan Message
Regional Events where AVS will be Tabling with Books and Information
USA
NEW YORK
New York Veggie Pride Parade
May 27 2012
Greenwich Village/ Union Square
New York, NY
PENNSYLVANIA
38th Vegetarian Summerfest
June 27 - July 3 2012
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
ILLINOIS
1st Annual Chicago Veggie Pride Parade
July 2 2012
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
FLORIDA
National Health Association Healthy Living Conference
July 19-23 2012
Regency Health Spa, Hallandale Beach, FL
Professional health advice, fun and fitness, all-vegan meals.
Attend with room: email or Phone 800-848-8300
Information/reserve at daily rates w/o room: NHA PO Box 30630, Tampa FL 33630, Phone 813-961-6100. www.healthscience.org
VIRGINIA
Animal Rights 2011 National Conference
August 2-12 2012
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
INTERNATIONAL
Holistic Holiday at Sea VIII
Sailing March 3 - 10 2012
Share the experience and wisdom of some of the world’s leading authorities and experts in holistic living and natural health while cruising the Western Caribbean on an Italian luxury liner. Dine on vegan organic natural foods and beverages prepared by expert chefs. Speakers include: Dr. Will Tuttle, Christina Pirello, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, T. Colin Campbell PhD, Yogi Desai. Continuing education credits available.
Toll-free 800-496-0989 or 828-749-9537 or email.
www.atasteofhealth.org.
McDougall Adventure
June 23 to 30 2012
Hilton Papagayo, Liberia Costa Rica.
McDougall-style vegan food (starch-based), swimming, hiking, wildlife viewing.
For all ages, singles, and families. Join the fun on a fitness vacation.
: www.drmcdougall.com
40th World Vegetarian Congress
San Francisco, and Los Angeles, CA, USA
October 5-16 2012
Will be held at the County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco California, and hosted by the San Francisco Vegetarian Society as an extension of SFVS’ annual World Vegetarian Day celebration. World Vegetarian Congress information from the International Vegetarian Union (IVU): www.ivu.org/congress/2012
BALI, INDIA, LAOS, MALAYSIA, and THAILAND
VegVoyages Adventures
Dates Announced for 2012 and 2013
Travel to Bali, India, Laos, Malaysia or Thailand with trip organizers—long-time vegetarians and avid travelers. Small group vacations, on and off customary routes. Experience local culture—its rigors and wonders. Eat sumptuous regional vegan delicacies and fresh simple fare.
Listen to music; take yoga, tai chi, and cooking classes. Travel by van, bus, train, boat, on foot.
VegVoyages, 4500 Williams Drive, #212-214, Georgetown TX 78633.
877-834-8692, extension 708. www.vegvoyages.com or email for information or reservations.
