Name: West Suburbs Vegan Potluck - November 6th!
Start: 2025-11-07T00:30:00.000Z
Location: Unmapped Brewing Co.

Join over 5,000 people at Twin Cities Veg Fest, where incredible food, music, and community collide for one unforgettable day! All are welcome to explore compassionate living, no matter your diet!

-Free Admission
-All Are Welcome
-Leashed, Well-Behaved Dogs Welcome
-100% Cruelty-Free & Vegan-Friendly

\*\*\* This isn't exactly a MeetUp event -- there won't be a small group to join with -- but all are welcome, solo or in a group, and there are plenty of free activities to join in on! \*\*\*

**Come Hungry**
Sample bold, flavorful dishes from some of the area’s best food trucks and vendors. From momo dumplings to vegan egg rolls to burgers and fries, we’ve got you covered.

**Vibe All Day**
Catch free live music from high-energy local acts, including Empowered Percussion, Joseph Walker and the Walker Brothers Band, and Twin Cities high school marching bands.

**Watch, Learn, Taste**
Enjoy live cooking demos and samples from local restaurant Food on the Fly, award-winning chef Beth Dooley and plant-based educator Margaret Telfer.

**Get Inspired**
Hear talks from author Austin Frerick (Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry) and local wellness visionary Sierra Carter (HEAL Mpls, Zen Bin).

**Eat, Shop, Connect**
Discover handmade jewelry, all-natural body care, home goods, artisan crafts, henna, crystals, and inspiring non-profits working to make the world better for animals and people alike.

**Join the Fun**
Check out our bouncy house, outdoor games, free Zumba and yoga classes, Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally, blood donation drive, and the epic Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge Awards.

**How to Get There**
Metro Transit is offering free rides to the festival — you can find your pass through [tcvegfest.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftcvegfest.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaEV6d1NwWVZET2pvamp4SQEeiHEU9sO9VusZIhnkN_QXxArsqksT4dXTGFVcLwW0w8UBZf0uHeZD4fhoClM_aem_K0kvpP3fx7p19QlZb4CbNQ&h=AT3JFoaeWWULDWvKa6m1k4gFSVna_m-qpy_hCGH13ZRdA5lH14Yzfv_I0P5nl17LA9K2-j0WJB7RSe5Bh93CGVJcw3bZcGkhKKua6hklXlxLTmis-VG_770Zke06QnhRy38xDtS2zmIc5MlHxICZOYG6B7eVUYFDI5G4gw&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT0sdCOLygGTWkddg4D3i5wo_Oe0MXp7hfDAoqnpN3ebBarq87bdVi7_g6AR-yroQslI7n9SOqMOgcjn_a7ITiBqZnbdZ2HPi0Oq5Kb5u4mbK23WRsjrk4RhpPDKldiyItuOyfRrxQjTOrCDsNWBbud-FIIhqslvv1sxGg). If you’re driving, park at Union Depot and hop on the free shuttle that runs to and from Harriet Island throughout the day. There will be bike racks and Evie carshares on site.

Plan your day at [tcvegfest.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftcvegfest.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaEV6d1NwWVZET2pvamp4SQEehe2sFeXp0S8REzC7offfiT5JCx1Av5pf5ibtfwgbR6Cyw5UVzSyy-Z_ExZU_aem_ycZjPzGPLXHSeYTNPWY1og&h=AT3JFoaeWWULDWvKa6m1k4gFSVna_m-qpy_hCGH13ZRdA5lH14Yzfv_I0P5nl17LA9K2-j0WJB7RSe5Bh93CGVJcw3bZcGkhKKua6hklXlxLTmis-VG_770Zke06QnhRy38xDtS2zmIc5MlHxICZOYG6B7eVUYFDI5G4gw&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT0sdCOLygGTWkddg4D3i5wo_Oe0MXp7hfDAoqnpN3ebBarq87bdVi7_g6AR-yroQslI7n9SOqMOgcjn_a7ITiBqZnbdZ2HPi0Oq5Kb5u4mbK23WRsjrk4RhpPDKldiyItuOyfRrxQjTOrCDsNWBbud-FIIhqslvv1sxGg)
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Questions? Contact us at info@tcvegfest.com.

Twin Cities Vegan Events

Compassionate Action for Animals

Abbey

Mrifeelamazin

Ari Israel

Stephanie Hendrix

Lynnette Monter Kayser

Sheryl Lyke

Maddy

Terry Ekstrom

Barry Stauning

Benjamin

Austin

BIGGWOOD23

dianne lynn

Kathleen Schmitt

Oralyn Weah

Damian Pound (Chinoto)

Stirling

Twin Cities Veg Fest 2025 

Harriet Island Park

**This event is full. Please sign up for another date at:** [Volunteer | Compassionate Action for Animals](https://caa.mn/volunteer/)

Join CAA to serve a vegan lunch at Simpson Housing Services! Simpson provides shelter to around seventy unhoused people each night, and partners with community groups to prepare meals for shelter residents. This is a wonderful way to care for our Minnesota community in an animal-friendly, eco-friendly way.

Please sign up at the link above to receive the address and other information to prepare for the event. We will gather at 10:00am and together, we’ll cook lunch in the kitchen, and then serve the meal to residents. Once food service comes to a lull, we will take breaks in small shifts to join the residents for lunch. Afterwards, we’ll tidy up, and everything should be finished by 1:00pm.

CAA provides a meal for Simpson guests every month. Watch this space for another opportunity to participate!

Other Notes:

* Please dress comfortably, with closed-toe shoes.
* We expect to serve about 30 residents.
* Please keep in mind that this is a community service event. While we may explain more about CAA’s work or veganism if residents ask, it is not an outreach event.
* If you have any questions, please email Nicola at [nicola.philpott@exploreveg.org](mailto:info@exploreveg.org).

Nicola

Serve Vegan Lunch at Simpson Housing, Sunday September 28th

Zion Lutheran Church

Join us for a fun and impactful special edition of our monthly West Suburbs Vegan Potluck—this time on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:30pm at [Unmapped Brewing Co](https://unmappedbrewing.com/). in Minnetonka! This month’s gathering is extra meaningful: we’re combining our potluck with Unmapped’s Pint Night fundraiser and a food drive to support CAA’s vegan meal program at [Simpson Housing Services](https://simpsonhousing.org/).

Whether you’re a long-time vegan or just curious about plant-based eating, this is a great opportunity to meet others, share a delicious meal, and support a good cause—all at once!

New Day: We’re meeting on Tuesday instead of Thursday to line up with Unmapped’s “Pint Night.”

Fundraiser: For every pint of beer sold between 6–10pm, Unmapped will donate $1 to CAA’s vegan meal program at Simpson Housing Services.

Food Drive: Unmapped is also hosting a vegan can drive all week! Bring plant-based canned goods like beans, chickpeas, or tomatoes to help us provide hearty, plant-based meals.

Please bring a fully plant-based dish to share—no meat, dairy, eggs, or fish. Please include a list of ingredients for those with allergies or sensitivities. We encourage you to bring your own plate and utensils to help reduce waste. Also consider bringing vegan canned goods to support our meal program for unhoused residents at Simpson Housing.

This group is sponsored by Compassionate Action for Animals. Please email *[info@exploreveg.org](mailto:info@exploreveg.org)* with questions.

Margaret Oibrekken

Jill Schonteich

Brian Hill

Lisa Ballard

Lucas Thompson

Tracey Christianson

Dianna C.

Adam A. Galas

West Suburbs Vegan Potluck, Special Edition! TUESDAY October 7th! 

Unmapped Brewing Co.

If you are interested in eating yummy vegan food, need some new recipes to add to your menu, and want to have great conversations with like-minded people, this group is for you!

Each potluck, we make dishes with a specific theme. The theme for October will be "something you've never made before"! Prepare a main dish, side dish, dessert, or appetizer that you have never tried making before for the potluck.
Your dish should not contain any meat, eggs, dairy, fish, butter, or derivatives of these products.
Please bring the recipe or the list of ingredients to share, and please bring a reusable plate to cut down on waste.

We will meet in the youth room of Salem Covenant Church – 339 North 59th Ave. W in Duluth. There is plenty of parking in the lot. Feel free to bring your veg-friendly friends and family!

This group is sponsored by Compassionate Action for Animals and is a welcoming and non-judgmental group. Everyone is welcome – wherever you are on your veg journey!

The Duluth Vegan Cooking Group meets on a quarterly basis -- on the third Thursdays of the month during January, April, July, and October.

Contact [info@exploreveg.org](http://info@exploreveg.org/) with any questions.

Duluth Vegan Events

Cassie Taylor

Forest

Vegan Cooking Group Quarterly Potluck

Salem Covenant Church

Join us for a Vegan Potluck in the West Suburbs! On Thursday November 6th we'll eat delicious plant-based food, share recipes and get new cooking ideas.
Come to the Base Camp coffee shop area of [Unmapped Brewing Co.](https://unmappedbrewing.com/) in Minnetonka from 6:30pm. All are welcome regardless of where you are on your vegan journey.

* Please bring a dish to share and the list of ingredients.
* If possible please bring a plate & utensils.
* Your dish should not contain any meat, dairy, eggs, fish, or butter – there are plenty of alternatives! Need ideas? Check out these websites for easy vegan potluck recipes: *[Insanely Good](https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/vegan-potluck-ideas/)* recipes, the *[Edgy Vegan](https://www.theedgyveg.com/2019/12/23/vegan-potluck-recipes/)*, and *[The Vegan Atlas](https://theveganatlas.com/vegan-potluck-dishes/)*.

It's a great opportunity to make new like-minded friends, and have fun tasting yummy plant-based food!

This group is sponsored by Compassionate Action for Animals. Please contact *[info@exploreveg.org](mailto:info@exploreveg.org)* with questions.

Bridget S

Jill Fuerstenberg

Doug Ferley

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