Sep
The vegan community in Canada is definitely gaining some traction with more and more VegFests popping up all over Canada. Here in Ontario, we’re absolutely spoiled for choice as we have so many VegFest to go to. But also the other provinces are starting to organize more of them, many had their inaugural vegan festival in 2017.
What exactly is a VegFest? It’s a celebration of all things vegan. While they’re open to anyone and certainly aim to attract vegans and veg-curious alike, everything sold at a VegFest has to be vegan! Usually, you’ll find a good selection of local vegan food trucks and a vegan market with all sorts of vegan companies showing off and selling their products.
VegFests are usually accompanied by music performances, speeches, and workshops. Many animal rescues, sanctuaries and animal rights organizations will also attend and tell you about their work and ask you to support them with a small donation or by signing a petition.
Are you pumped yet? Here’s our big list of all VegFests and vegan events that happened or are happening in 2017 2018.
Did we forget one? Please let us know in the comments.
Ontario
Totally Fabolous Vegan Bake-Off – 10th Anniversary
When | Mar 11, 2018
Where | The Glass Factory – 99 Sudbury
Admission | Tickets necessary
Toronto’s yearly compassionate baking extravaganza powered by the Toronto Vegetarian Association.
Veggie Fest Hamilton
When | May 5, 2018. 10 am – 6 pm
Where | Ancaster Fairgrounds
Admission | Free + free parking
Kicking off the official VegFest season in Ontario is Veggie Fest Hamilton. In its 6th year, this one is always a crowd-pleaser
Website | Facebook | Instagram
VegFest Mississauga
When | May 12, 2018, 11 am – 6 pm
Where | Port Credit Memorial Arena
Admission| Free
Mississauga’s 1st ever VegFest is shaping up to be a great one with more than 60 vendors and free admission.
Website | Facebook | Instagram
Niagara VegFest & VegFest in the Vinyard
When | | Jun 2 (VegFest in the Vinyard) & June 3, 11 am – 6 pm (VegFest)
Where | Main location: Market Square, 91 King Street, St. Catharines, ON
Admission | $20 for VegFest in the Vinyard, $5 for VegFest
The Niagara VegFest is a special one! Taking place over 2 days, you can spend the Saturday visiting various wineries and trying their vegan offerings and then attend the official VegFest at St. Catharines’ market square on Sunday.
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Ottawa VegFest
When | | Jun 2-3, 2018, 10 am – 4 pm
Where | The RA Centre
Admission | $5 admission
A two-day VegFest in its 9th year with a total of 100 vegan vendors
Kitchener-Waterloo VegFest
When | July 7, 2018
Where | City Hall, Kitchener
Admission | Free
Kitchener-Waterloo’s first ever VegFest is taking place at a super central location in Kitchener: city hall.
The Sustainable Block Party + Pop Up Market
When | July 7, 2018
Where | Organic Garage, Toronto
Admission | Free
This exciting event will bring together influencers, media makers, the community and local companies for delicious vegan eats & drinks, sustainable shopping and a silent auction
Sarnia VegFest
When | July 8, 2018, 11 am – 5 pm
Where | Canatara Park
Admission | Free
Sarnia’s outdoor VegFest is happening for the 2nd time this year. Besides food vendors, they also offer music, speakers and a dog love station.
Website | Facebook | Instagram
Muskoka VegFest
When | Aug 11, 2018, 10 am – 6 pm
Where | River Mill Park, Huntsville
Admission | Free admission
Muskoka’s first ever VegFest will take place in beautiful Huntsville, in the heart of cottage country.
Website | Facebook | Instagram
Toronto Vegandale Fest
When | Aug 11-12, 2018, 11 am – 7 pm
Where | Fort York, Garrison Common
Admission | $10 – $20 admission
A vegan food & drink festival taking place in four North American cities. The Toronto edition features a great variety of local, national and international food vendors.
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Toronto Veg Food Fest
When | Sep 7-9. 2018
Where | Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
Admission | Free admission
The Toronto Vegetarian Association’s biggest event of the year, the Veg Food Fest features more than 140 vendors and many many guest speakers.
Website | Facebook | Instagram
Peterborough VegFest
When | Sep 16, 2018
Where | Millenium Park
Admission | Free admission
Happening for the 2nd time in 2018, Peterborough VegFest is a family-friendly festival in downtown Peterborough.
Website | Facebook | Instagram
VegFest Guelph
When | Sep 22, 2018, 11 am – 5 pm
Where | Riverside Park
Admission | Free admission
It’s back! VegFests old location is still under construction, but they’ve found a new home at Riverside Park.
Durham Vegan Festival
When | Oct 13, 2018
Where | Abilities Centre, Whitby
Admission | TBD
VegFest Windsor
When | Sep 30
Where | Lanspeary Park
Admission | Free admission
Kingston VegFest
When | Oct 20, 2018, 11 am – 4 pm
Where | St. Lawrence College
Admission | Free admission + free parking
VegFest London
When | Nov 10, 2018, 10 am – 6 pm
Where | Metroland Media Agriplex, London
Admission | $5 admission
A huge indoor festival happening since 2013, last year’s VegFest London attracted more than 7500 attendees.
Website | Facebook | Instagram
British Columbia
What | Powell River VegFest
When | May 12, 2018
What | Kelowna Vegan Festival
When | May 26-27, 2018
What | VegExpo Vancouver
When | May 27, 2018
What | Vegtoria
When | July 21, 2018
What | Vegan Event Series with Will and Madeleine Tuttle
When | Aug 20-22, 2018
Where | Victoria, BC
Alberta
What | VegFest Calgary
When | June 16, 2018
Saskatchewan
What | Prairie VegFest
When | Aug 2018 (TBD)
Manitoba
What | Winnipeg VegFest
When | Sept 15, 2018
New Foundland
What | St. John’s VegFest
When | Aug 26, 2018
Nova Scotia
What | Halifax VegFest
When | Sep 2018 (TBD)
Quebec
What | Montreal Vegan Festival
When | Oct 20-21, 2018
Mississauga Vegfest is a new festival for 2018. Takes place on Saturday May 12th 2018 from 11-6pm at Port Credit Memorial Arena at 40 Stavebank Rd. Admission is Free. Our website is http://www.Mississaugavegfest.ca
Muskoka VegFest will take place on August 11 at RiverMill Park in Huntsville, ON.
Admission is Free
http://www.muskokavegfest.com
Went to the Vegan festival in Port Credit it was good but sadly I felt it was way to small of a place to have that and the lineups were exceptionally too too long but other than that it was a good experience
Hi Lindzi, being there as a vendor, I know exactly what you are talking about, it was very busy! I think we have to take into consideration that this was Mississauga’s first VegFest and the organizers were probably a bit overwhelmed by the massive turnout (which is a good thing)! I haven’t heard anything about a venue change for next year, but it wouldn’t surprise me if the expanded. 😉
Hi, Edmonton Alberta is having their first VegFest on Sept 30, 2018.
The website is http://www.vegfestedmonton.ca and is still in the planning stages so not much on the website yet.