The 18th annual Richmond VegFest will be held from noon to 6 p.m., October 2—World Farm Animals Day AND Gandhi’s birthday—at the Carillon in Byrd Park. As always, there will be delicious vegetarian and vegan food, cooking demonstrations,  vendors, life-changing presentations and some of the most compassionate people in RVA. On-site animal adoptions provide an opportunity to possibly discover your new BFF.  Stop by and meet Dr. Joanne Kong, editor of Vegan Voices, a collection of essays launching the same week as the VegFest.

The main objective of this annual event is to educate the public about the many healthful and humane aspects of a vegan lifestyle. The VegFest is a combined effort of amazing local sponsors—Vegan Action, the Vegetarian Society of Richmond, My Vegan Sweet Tooth, Commonwealth Event Company, Hang Space and Natural Awakenings magazine, wonderful vendors and amazing volunteers.