Midwest VegFest

107 South Main Street,Fairfield IA 52556

13 May, 2023

Description

Get ready for an amazing day of fun, food, and community at Midwest VegFest in Fairfield, Iowa! This fully vegan festival will feature delicious food vendors, live music, and inspiring speakers, all while supporting a great cause. All proceeds from tickets and the silent auction will benefit Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, a community center & vegan soup kitchen. This is a family-friendly event with activities for all ages starting at 11am and continuing on through an after party until midnight. With a donation-based ticket system, Midwest VegFest is accessible to everyone, and you'll be supporting a great cause while having a blast. Don't miss out on this exciting event - get your tickets now! Vendors More information on vendors to come. This website will be continually updated as more vendors are revealed. Interested in being a vendor for the Midwest VegFest? Apply here by March 30th. All sorts of vendors are welcome. Featured SpeakersFeatured speakers include: Mic the Vegan a vegan science writer that covers a variety of topics from the health effects of a vegan diet and the environmental impact of eating animal products to the sociological phenomenon of casual animal exploitation.Shawn Camp: Co-founder of Iowa Farm SanctuaryCheyenne Holliday: Author, animal rights activist, Kitchen Director at Stone Soup Kitchen, and Co-founder of Midwest VegFestAdrienne Crimson, Co-Founder of Golden Magnolia Sancuary and Stone Soup KitchenThis will be updated as more speakers are added. Interested in speaking at Midwest VegFest? Email the organizers at [email protected] Live MusicMusicians from across the country will be performing throughout the day. Interested in performing at the Midwest VegFest? Email the organizers at [email protected] to coordinate. here by April 30th. Agenda:The Midwest VegFest will feature family-friendly events all-day, starting at 11am. More information on the activities and timing to come. Event FAQs:WHAT TO EXPECT: Midwest Vegfest is a fun and educational fully vegan event featuring restaurants, vegan artists, makers, food producers, non-profits, and more. Some vendors will have full-meals for sale while others will have samples. Food and vendors will be located outdoors at Fairfield Central Park, and other activities like speakers, silent auction, and the after party will be located inside at Golden Magnolia Sanctuary. TICKETS: Tickets to this event are pay-what-you-may and all proceeds will benefit Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, a community center and vegan soup kitchen. Please reserve a ticket so we can plan accordingly, as this is the first year hosting this event. WEATHER: This event will be held rain or shine and information will come if we need to move vendors indoors! PETS: The vendors and events on the square will be pet friendly! We are also working to have an animal rescue on-site so you may leave with a new furry friend if you wish! KIDS: This event is, as always, family friendly! ACCESSIBILITY: Central Park and Golden Magnolia Sanctuary are accessible to those with mobility aids. If you use a mobility aid and would like to discuss extra accomodations, please email the organizers at [email protected] PARKING: Parking is free around Fairfield square and in Golden Magnolia Sanctuary parking lot. There are many handicap parking spots available. SHOPPING: We recommend bringing your reusable tote bag! Most vendors will accept cash, cards, and cash app payments, but please be aware that there is no ATM on site. SPONSORSThank you to our event sponsors that make this event a success! Silent Auction DonationsScavenger Hunt by Let’s Roam