Twin Cities Veg Fest 2025

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.

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