Red & Green Vegfest

Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque 2025, is a vibrant celebration of vegan living, sustainability, and compassion, taking place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10a-5pm, at the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque. With the theme “One World, Countless Lives,” this community-driven event features inspiring speakers, cooking demos, vendors, vegan food, vegan bake sale and giveaways—all promoting plant-based lifestyles, animal protection, and better health.
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque, 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE | Albuquerque, NM | 87110

Featured presenters include:
•Caryn Dugan, nationally recognized plant-based chef and founder of the Center for Plant-based Living
•Gabriel Gaarden, Registered & Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
•Deidre Gordon, Community Engagement Supervisor
•Carole Levy, culinary educator for Plant Powered Metro NY, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, and a Food for Life instructor for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
•Paul Roybal, on-air personality at 89.1 KANW FM and vegan chef
•Dr. Jim Loomis, internal medicine physician and expert in lifestyle medicine
This year’s festival is proudly sponsored by District 7 Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn and the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter, Healthy World Vitality Plan, and Positive Links—organizations united in their commitment to a more compassionate, sustainable future. Whether you're a longtime vegan or just curious, it's a flavorful and welcoming space to explore how small choices can make a big impact.

Hosted by Sprouting Compassion & Nancy Arenas