VSDC at Planet Maryland! Volunteer and/or Attend

Join VSDC at Planet Maryland, a free, outdoor, all-vegan event at Elm Street Park in Bethesda, Maryland, on Sunday, June 22nd (this is the rescheduled date from May).
Planet Maryland will be a fun-filled festival celebrating sustainability, health, compassion, and incredible food! From 11 am to 6 pm on that day, enjoy 50+ food vendors, engaging talks from top experts, interactive exhibits, and the Pink Moon Planet Play Zone for children. Whether you’re passionate about the planet or just passionate about great food, this is your chance to connect, learn, and indulge in delicious eats while making a difference.

The Veg Society of DC is proud to be an official sponsor of Planet Maryland!

Speakers/main stage in 2025:

• Naijha Wright-Brown, Black Veg Society
• Eric C Lindstrom, Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM)
• Noah Praamsma, MS, RDN, Physicians Committee (PCRM)
• Reba Goodall, AKA Rocket Reba
• Addison Chantz, Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM)
• Saurabh Dalal, Veg Society of DC

There are THREE great ways to participate:

• Volunteer at the VSDC Booth (RSVP here and answer the questions): Join fellow VSDC volunteers (needed from 10 am to 6:30 pm) to share the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and involvement with VSDC. We are planning ~two-hour shifts. When you RSVP on this page, answer the questions as prompted for your first + last name and email address (only the VSDC meetup organizers will be able to see your name and email).
• Volunteer with Planet Maryland (click on the link; no need to answer the questions): The Planet Series team organizing this event needs volunteers, too. This includes setting up before the event, assistance during, and/or breaking down and loading out afterward.
• Simply attend (no need to answer the questions): The event is fun and free, so invite a few friends and join us.

VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are so glad to have you as part of the Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?

With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.

The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.

Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.

VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.