What we’re about
Hello and welcome! The VegMichigan Meetup group is the place to find plant-based events all around Michigan. Join us and connect with like-minded community members while enjoying delicious plant-based food!
ATTN: The Meetup location is listed first in the title of each event.
Whether you're fully plant-based, vegetarian, veg-curious, or looking to support veg friends and family, all are welcome to join this group and attend our events.
Hope to see you soon!
VegMichigan Meetup Group Rules
Welcome to the VegMichigan Meetup Group! We're so glad you're here to connect with others who share a passion for plant-based living and advocacy. To ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone, please follow these guidelines:
1. Respect and Inclusivity
- Be respectful of others' opinions, backgrounds, and personal choices. While we all share an interest in plant-based eating, people are on different points in their journey and come to plant-based eating for different reasons, so approach every conversation with kindness and openness.
- Discrimination of any kind—whether based on race, gender, age, sexuality, religion, or dietary preference—is not tolerated.
2. Vegan Meals at Events
Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups regardless of dietary choices, but we ask that you order vegan options at our events. Our goal in hosting these Meetups is to introduce you to the delicious world of vegan eating, and to support restaurants who are offering vegan menu items. We also want to ensure that everyone is comfortable at the table; for many attendees, VegMichigan Meetups are the only place where they can share a meal free of animal products. If you are unfamiliar with plant-based eating and would like help making a selection, feel free to ask the server for recommendations, or reach out to the host in advance.
3. RSVP and Attendance
- RSVP: Please RSVP on the Meetup app for events to help us manage group size and meal planning.
- Cancelling: If you need to cancel, do so in a timely manner to allow others to attend.
4. Sharing Resources and Events
- Plant-Based Advocacy: Feel free to share local plant-based events, resources, or opportunities for advocacy, provided they align with VegMichigan’s mission.
- Promotions: Interested in advertising opportunities? Please contact Katie Johnson at [Katie@VegMichigan.org](mailto:Katie@VegMichigan.org) for more information. Our Meetups are not a space for self-promotion.
5. Feedback and Suggestions
We value your input! If you have suggestions for improving events or ideas for future Meetups, don’t hesitate to reach out to Katie Johnson at [Katie@VegMichigan.org](mailto:Katie@VegMichigan.org).
By following these rules, we can create a welcoming and supportive environment for all members of the VegMichigan community. Let's work together to promote health, compassion, sustainability, and a plant-based lifestyle!
Thank you for being a part of VegMichigan! 🌱
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Ann Arbor - TheRide Bus Meet & GreetDawn Gabay Operations Center, Ann Arbor, MI
VegMichigan will be chatting with attendees about the connection between food choices and climate, sharing free plant-based snacks, and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge!
Click here for more event details.
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!
- Livonia - FREE Lifestyle Strategies to Improve Health Presentation & TastingLivonia Civic Center Library, livonia, MI
Lifestyle Strategies to Improve Health. Join VegMichigan for an important evening focused on preventive medicine, with featured guest, Kelly Wilson, a registered dietitian nutritionist and board-certified Lifestyle Medicine practitioner from Trinity Health. Kelly will discuss the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and the steps we can take every day to prevent, treat and reverse chronic illness and live healthier lives. VegMichigan will provide a FREE delicious and healthy food tasting following the talk.
RSVP with the Livonia Civic Center Library here.
- ANN ARBOR - Local Food FestivalAnn Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor, MI
VegMichigan will be tabling at Ann Arbor's Local Food Festival, sharing information about the connection between food choices and climate. We'll have delicious plant-based food samples from a local restaurant to share, and will be offering our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge to attendees. Come out and visit our table!
More About the Event
Join the Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations, Ann Arbor Farmers Market, and Argus Farm Stop for a delicious evening celebrating Michigan food & farming! The Ann Arbor Local Food Festival brings together farmers, chefs, food lovers, and makers for a lively night of tastings, demos, music, and more! Meet your growers, sample seasonal fare, discover new flavors, and learn how local food builds a stronger, more sustainable community. Chefs Joe Van Wagner of Echelon Kitchen + Bar and Dugan Walser of Washtenaw Community College will be preparing and sampling seasonal dishes. Food trucks & vendors will be on site with locally sourced meals available for purchase. Plus, enter for a chance to win prizes from local food businesses! The Local Food Festival is free to attend. For more information, please visit a2gov.org/localfoodfest.Collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor
VegMichigan is participating in this A2ZERO program in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor's plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!
