Birmingham to host vegan festival for the first time
The November event will feature 80 stalls, including local food businesses, alongside talks and workshops
Birmingham will host its first vegan festival next month, with 80 stalls planned at Aston Students’ Union.
The Birmingham Vegan Festival, organised by Vegan Events UK, will take place on Saturday, November 14, with traders selling plant-based food and other products.
Among the Birmingham businesses taking part are Brownins Big Taste, which specialises in vegan Caribbean dishes, and Doughnutz, which makes plant-based doughnuts. The Vegan Society, an educational charity based in the city, will also be represented.
Animal welfare organisation Miracle’s Mission, which supports sick, injured and disabled animals, is among the other exhibitors.
The programme will include talks on the basics of veganism and making nut-based cheeses, as well as a beginner handstand class and a session on gut health, hormones and plant-based diets.
The festival is open to vegans, vegetarians and those interested in finding out more about plant-based living. Accompanied under-16s can attend free of charge.
It will run from 10.30am to 4.30pm at Aston Students’ Union, 8 Coleshill Street, Birmingham, B4 7BX.
Standard tickets cost £5, while VIP tickets are £15 and include a goody bag. Tickets must be booked in advance through the Vegan Events UK website.
Organisers are also seeking volunteers to help with the event. Shifts are available in the morning, afternoon or for the full day, with volunteers receiving free entry and a food voucher.