2019 Spring Vegan Events in Southern California

Not only is Southern California a hub for vegan living, Springtime is the most popular time for vegan festivals and events now that the sun is out and the weather is getting warmer. Going to a vegan event is a great way to gain a sense of community, learn more about vegan food, culture, and activism, and of course, eat amazing food! There are numerous vegan events happening from late April to June in Southern California, so head out to one of these, bring some friends or make some new ones, and of course, eat some yummy vegan food.

Herbivore Festival Line of Vendors

Herbivore Festival: Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa, CA

The Herbivore Festival is an annual event happening in California’s Inland Empire as a celebration of living a plant based lifestyle. The event will feature an array of vendors, including Cena Vegan, Kickass Vegan, and Vegan Tamale Company. The event also features pet adoptions, and multiple speakers discussing topics from meditation and spirituality to health and nutrition. There will also be performances by local dance groups, and even some yoga, dance and fitness classes available.

Herbivore Festival is located at Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa, CA on April 28 from 11am-5pm.

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VegFest Los Angeles: Encino, CA

If you’re vegan, you’ve probably heard of VegFest. VegFest Los Angeles is the largest free vegan event in the Los Angeles area with the goal of creating a community feeling surrounding compassion for the animals and love for the Earth.

The event will feature speakers on many different topics, from activism and animal rights to vegan athleticism. Speakers include Renee King-Sonnen of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch, Jane Velez-Mitchell, and Alicia Silverstone. The event also features live music, free yoga and dance classes, and animal adoptions.

VegFest Los Angeles is host to over 150 vendors and exhibitors, including Beet X Beet, Challenge 22, Mercy for Animals, and Vamvas Eco Friendly Shoes. Food vendors include Eat. Love. Yoga., Follow Your Heart, Kelly’s Croutons, Kevita Kombucha, Cena Vegan, Original Herbivore, Word of Mouth, Donut Friend, and more!

VegFest Los Angeles is located at Balboa Park at 6335 Woodley Ave. in Encino, CA. The event will take place on May 5 and is open to the public from 10:30am-6:30pm.

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Eat Drink Vegan: Pasadena, CA

2019 is the tenth anniversary of Eat Drink Vegan! Eat Drink Vegan is described as a plant based food and beer festival that takes place annually at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

The event is still announcing vendors, but so far, vendors include Temple of Seitan, Seabirds, Vegatinos, Magpies, Cena Vegan, Donut Friend, and much more. There will also be kombucha vendors, which include GT’s Living Foods, Revive Kombucha, and Unity Vibration. And of course, since it’s Eat DrinkVegan, there are beer vendors as well, including Modern Times, Sage Bistro Brewery, and Boochcraft (although the event will also feature other beverages as well, not just beer).

The event will also have a variety of culinary pop ups, which will be run by vegan influencers including Sweet Simple Vegan, Vegan Yack Attack, and The Raw Boy.

Eat Drink Vegan will also have a marketplace, drunk yoga with the Drunken Lotus, and a CBD village.

Despite what its name implies, Eat Drink Vegan is open to all ages, and children under 12 are free to enter. Tickets are available to purchase through the official Eat Drink Vegan site and must be purchased in advance. Eat Drink Vegan will be held on June 22. It opens at noon for VIP ticket holders and 2pm for general admission. The event will be open until 7pm.

So, if you’re in Southern California, come on out to one of these huge Springtime vegan events, make some new friends, and eat some amazing food (while saving animals at the same time).

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