# Vegan Beer Festivals This Year Will Mark the First Ever Vegan Oktoberfest in LA By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-beer References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/gastronomy/the-first-vegan-oktoberfest-is-coming-to-la.php) & [veganoktoberfest](http://www.veganoktoberfest.com/) Oktoberfest is a fun time for all, unless you've decided to consume only vegan beer, which makes quenching your thirst quite a mission. Fortunately for vegans in the Los Angeles area this year, the first ever Vegan Oktoberfest will be held. In addition to plenty of vegan beer, the festival is set to have tons of food options that vegans can indulge in without worry—classic Oktoberfest foods like [fish and chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-fish-product), pretzels, kraut, chicken and sausages will all be reinterpreted as vegan-safe options. With more than 1% of the American population adhering to a [vegan diet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veganism-past-present-and-future), it's no wonder that some of the best annual festivals are now being given their own totally vegan versions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegan Beer Festivals:** Creating exclusive events and festivals that cater to the growing demand for vegan beer. - **Vegan Food Options:** Developing a wide range of vegan food options for events and festivals, including reinterpreted classic dishes. - **Vegan Festivals:** Organizing specialized festivals for the vegan community, providing them with a unique and inclusive experience. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Incorporating vegan elements into traditional events and festivals to cater to a growing market of vegan consumers. - **Food and Beverage:** Expanding and diversifying the market for vegan beer and vegan-friendly food options in festivals and events. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Targeting the vegan audience by organizing festivals and events that offer exclusive experiences and options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Veganism-Celebrating Food Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegfest-free.md) - [Collaborative Vegan Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-vegan-beer.md) - [Meat-Free White Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-sausage.md) - [Vegan Food Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-food-bank.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Oktoberfest Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oktoberfest-beer.md) - [Oktoberfest-Inspired Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-haus-oktoberfest.md) - [Beer Pairing Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andbeer.md) - [Four-Course Festival Feasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outstanding-in-the-field.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Hot Dog Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-roast-veggie-dog.md)