Vegfest – A Healthy Vegetarian Food Festival

Returning on May 13-14, 2023!

Vegfest is coming back May 13 & 14, 2023. It will be held at a new and larger venue, the Washington State Fair Events Center Pavilion in Puyallup, with abundant FREE PARKING!

Sponsors and Participants

This event is filling up fast. If you’re interested in participating in the 2023 event, please contact us using the Participant form. See our participant page for a list of participants at the last Vegfest.

Attendees

Admission: Adults – $25, Kids 12 and under – FREE

Tickets are available to purchase now online.

Alternatively you can purchase tickets at the Gold Gate, on the day.  Cash, check or credit card accepted.

 

At our annual healthy vegetarian food festival you can:

• Taste free food samples, over 500 different kinds to try;
• See cooking demonstrations by chefs from all over the country;
• Hear the latest information on health and nutrition from our medical doctors;
• Join Vegetarians of Washington at Vegfest to receive a free deluxe tote bag filled with free food and special coupons, plus a free cookbook and 2 free magazines;
• Choose from a huge selection of books…
• Buy our latest book, In Pursuit of Great Food: A Plant-Based Shopping Guide; plus our other books, Say No to Meat! The 411 on Ditching Meat and Going Veg; and our cookbooks, The Veg-Feasting Cookbook, and The Vegetarian Solution – your answer to cancer, heart disease, global warming and more. Current and renewing members are able to buy these books at an extra special discount at any Vegetarians of Washington event. Visit our membership table at Vegfest to learn more.
• Special kids section with children’s book readings, and more.

Please bring your own reusable bags to carry give-aways and purchases.  See our environmental policy.

Many people recognize the health and other benefits of vegetarian food choices, but they are not sure what to eat, what to buy and how to cook it. This festival provides all the support that people need, and it’s fun too. With free health screenings, books and lots of food, there’s something for everyone. There’s even a special kids section, where kids can learn about healthy eating while having fun!

Medical Seminar for Physicians and Medical Students

At Vegfest each year, we offer an evening medical seminar to physicians and medical students, focused on the prevention and treatment of disease with a plant-based diet. This 2-hour seminar features regional physicians talking about the latest research and their clinical experience in a selection of specialties. Our book for physicians, The Prevention and Treatment of Disease with a Plant-Based Diet, will be available for sale.  Check back nearer the date for details of this year’s seminar.

Volunteers

It takes over 1,000 volunteers to staff the festival. Check out our volunteer page to learn more about volunteering at Vegfest.