Vegfest Free has been announced as an upcoming food festival in the UK that celebrates and embraces veganism to help consumers of all walks enjoy experiences themed around the lifestyle. The free food festival will take place in Birmingham at the Edbaston Cricket Ground on Saturday, April 25, 2026 and will boast up to 170 vegan-friendly food stalls. The event will also feature more than 30 speakers, live music, family-friendly activities and as many as 64 independent traders, community organizations and small charities.
Sponsor Heather Mills spoke on the Vegfest Free food festival saying, "Now more than ever, it is time to support each other and work together within the broader vegan community. Vegfest Free presents a unique opportunity to stand alongside independent organisations while introducing thousands of people to the benefits of vegan lifestyles."
Veganism-Celebrating Food Festivals
Vegfest Free is Coming to the UK in Spring 2026
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