Gainesville Veg Fest 2026 – Vegan Food, Vendors and Community 🌱

Join Florida Voices for Animals at Gainesville Veg Fest 2026 for vegan food, vendors, community, activities, and a fun afternoon in downtown Gainesville!

🌱 Gainesville Veg Fest officially starts at 11:00 AM.
Our FVA group will be coming to Gainesville after our morning Rainbow Springs hike and swim. Our meetup at Veg Fest will begin when the Rainbow Springs group reaches Gainesville, tentatively around 11:30 AM.
Event Details

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
🌱 Gainesville Veg Fest: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
👥 FVA Meetup: Approximately 11:30 AM / when the Rainbow Springs group arrives
📍 Bo Diddley Plaza
🏠 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
🎟️ Admission: Free

What to expect
🌱 Vegan and plant-based food
🛍️ Vendors and local businesses
💚 Compassionate organizations and community groups
🎉 Activities and festival atmosphere
🤝 A chance to meet and spend time with like-minded people

Coming directly to Gainesville?
You do not need to participate in the Rainbow Springs portion of the day.

Gainesville Veg Fest opens at 11:00 AM, so feel free to arrive when the festival opens and start exploring. Our Rainbow Springs group will meet everyone at the festival once we arrive, tentatively around 11:30 AM.
Because our arrival time will depend on the morning activities and traffic from Rainbow Springs, please watch the event comments/chat for updates.

Come hungry and ready for a fun afternoon celebrating vegan food and compassionate community 🌱💚