The Compassionate Living Festival

Start: Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:00PM
End: Saturday, September 28, 2024 6:00PM

VegFest Returns: Celebrating 20 Years of Northwest VEG at The Compassionate Living Festival

Join us for a day of compassion, community, and celebration!

Portland, Oregon — After a five-year hiatus, VegFest is back, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Northwest VEG with The Compassionate Living Festival! Join us on September 28, 2024, from 12 PM to 6 PM at Norse Hall (111 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232).

Tickets:

• Adults (ages 11+): $20

• Kids (ages 10 and under): $1

• Membership Package: $40 (includes 1-year NW VEG membership + 1 adult ticket)

Visit the Facebook event page for a complete list of over 50 vendors, inspiring speakers, children’s activities, and more!

This vibrant festival celebrates 20 years of Northwest VEG, a non-profit committed to educating and inspiring individuals to embrace a vegan lifestyle for the health of people, the planet, and animals. All proceeds will support Northwest VEG in its ongoing mission.

What to Expect:

Culinary Delights: Sample and indulge in delicious offerings from a diverse lineup of vegan food and drink vendors, including Prime Roots, Obon Shokudo, Camellia Pistrina, Cultured Kindness, Chicharronies, Kakaiba Bakery, The Better Bar, Tomomochi, Buttah!, and Vtopian Artisan Cheeses.

Vendors and Activities: Explore an array of artisanal crafts, including candles, soap, jewelry, hand-dyed yarn, and more. Enjoy children’s activities organized by The Vegan Scouts and be sure to stop by our Plantnim Sponsor’s booth, Dill Ward Group. 

Chef Demos:

• Chuck Underwood, author of Brand New Vegan’s Comfort Food Classics

• Deb Kay, a popular plant-based cooking instructor

• Linda Tyler, author of Gracious Vegan Cookbook

Inspiring Speakers:

• KEYNOTE & OUT-OF-TOWN GUEST: Brenda Davis, renowned dietitian and author of Plant Powered Protein

• Cory Davis, agrologist and sustainability advocate

• Erin Wing, Deputy Director of Investigations for Animal Outlook

Panel Discussion:

• Featuring Chelsea V Davis, founder of Veggies Do It Better Events and the Vegan Night Market (the largest vegan festival in the PNW), and Eunice Reyes, founder of Rated V for Vegan. The panel will address ways to support our vegan community through dining, travel, budgeting, and eco-friendly choices.

The event is presented in partnership with Veggies Do It Better Events and is dedicated to promoting and uplifting BIPOC, AANHPI, LGBTQIA+, and women’s voices.

About Northwest VEG

Founded in 2003, Northwest VEG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Known for organizing Portland VegFest—one of the largest and oldest vegfests in the U.S.—NW VEG continues to inspire healthier, more sustainable food choices in the community.

For more information, visit Northwest VEG.