texas vegfest 2024
Thank YOU for making Texas VegFest 2024 a fantastic event! Your support, whether a sponsor, volunteer, vendor, nonprofit, or attendee, helped us achieve our mission in providing free plat-based education to everyone in need. Enjoy our 2024 gallery and SAVE THE DATE for our 10th Year Celebration on Saturday April 5th, 2025 at Fiesta Gardens in Austin, Texas!
All photos by Julia Whitehorn – thank you Julia! <3
Don’t miss out on our 10 Year Celebration – sign-up to participate today!
Discounted pricing for early sign-ups, now through October 31st!
PARTICIPANTS
P22
| Our table will represent our rescue and provide information about the work we do as wildlife rehabilitators | anewstartwildlife.org |
P28
| An interactive, educational booth where I’ll hand out fliers and talk to people about the health benefits of mushrooms. I’ll also sell copies of my award-winning book Funky Fungi: 30 Activities for Exploring Molds, Mushrooms, Lichens, and More along with other handmade mushrooms accessories such as jewelry, socks, towels, and ornaments. | www.alishagabriel.com |
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| plant based It’s Jerky Y’all and It’s Big Crunchy Bacony Bits Y’all | www.allyallsfoods.com |
P23
| We will have petition forms and our iAnimal VR experience that transports you inside a factory farm. | https://animalequality.org/ |
| Our non-profit animal rescue, upcoming events, ways to support, etc. | austinfarmsanctuary.org |
P31
| Austin Resource Recovery will be sharing information preventing food waste and composting correctly. Kitchen compost collectors will be provided while supplies last! | AustinRecycles.com |
P27
| Tarot Readings with a therapeutic background; I have an NLP license and I’m featured in Psychology Today | austintarottherapy.com |
P26
| Austin’s oldest Vegan/Vegetarian social group – since 1996! | www.atxveg.org |
T1
| Selling frozen bananas | http://bananarchy.net |
18, 24 & 25
| Pakoras, Henna, Yoga | RoundrockISKCON.com |
P29
| EDUCATIONAL SHORT FILM/LECTURE 330PM MAIN STAGE; TABLING GARDENING KITS & RESOURCES. Diversifying Austin’s local food system by providing underserved communities with hands-on experience and resources to support the planting, growing and harvesting, of veggies along with market access. | https://blacklivesveggiesthenonprofit.com/, https://gofund.me/21b97eda |
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| Packaged vegan baked goods. Sharing boothwith The Hailey Foundation. | www.celestes-best.com |
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Will be distributing hundreds of spent mushroom blocks from local mushroom growing farms in Central Texas. Educational demonstration by Austin Davenport at Main Stage 130pm. | https://www.centraltexasmycology.org/ |
P24
| Information about pigs and merch | https://www.centraltexaspigs.org/ |
P30
| We will be sharing information about our office grant opportunities, including Bright Green Futures Grants for school groups, and Mini Grants for community members, organizations, and businesses. We will also be sharing a public input opportunity for residents to share their thoughts about the draft of the first City of Austin and Travis County Food Plan, which includes goals related to pro-climate and pro-health foods with a preference for plant-based eating. We will also share information about the goals in the Austin Climate Equity Plan related to pro-climate, pro-health diets. For folks who visit our table and chat with us, we will also be offering seed packets in biodegradable pods. | https://www.austintexas.gov/department/sustainability |
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| gluten free vegan prepacked mini donut cakes | https://www.eventsbycollette.com/ |
T3
| indian inspired vegan wraps, salads & smoothies | https://www.consciouscravingsaustin.com/ |
P16
| Prepackaged Artisan Organic spice blends. | https://www.cynfullysoulgood.com/ |
P25
| Information about Dreamtime Animal Sanctuary | https://wew.dreamtimesanctuary.com |
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| Vegan Dumplings | www.dumplinghaushtx.com |
32
| French Macarons, Cookies | finallyveganmacarons.com |
30
| Postural checks and computerized spinal scans | www.fulllifechiro.com |
T2
| Vegan ice cream | Gatiicecream.com |
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| We’ll distribute brochures promoting vegetarianism/animal rights and sell ourT-shirts. We are sharing the booth with Celeste’s Best who will sell pastries. | haileyfoundation.org |
Accordion Content
5 & 6
| DELICIOUS VEGAN FOOD AND NA COCKTAILS | www.hashveganeatery.com |
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| Apparel | www.iheartavocado.com |
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| Educational Science & Art Activities | austin.madscience.org |
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| Chocolate bars, Hot cocoa mix, chai Blend, bonbons, pistachio chocolate spread and more. | https://www.madhuchocolate.com |
P20
| CBD products and smoking accessories | https://mamagrind.com/ |
P14
Handmade goods!
7
| We’ll be selling roasted bean snacks. We roast beans (like Edamame and Chickpeas) in the oven until they’re perfectly crunchy, then we add a variety of delicious seasonings on top. Like healthy chips! | eatmightybeans.com |
12 & 13
| Vegan TexMex Food | MrNaturalATX.com |
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| Woman owned, Organic, vegan, NO ADDED OIL, and lower sodium vegan “meats” are crafted by 2 MDs. Woman-owned. Made with tree nuts, seeds, spices, & more. Frozen: sofi™ Gold Nutty Loaf, Chorizo, Italian Sausage- Sweet & Hot, Breakfast Sausage Patties – Original and Savory, & Nutty Burgers. Soft, Chewy, Nutty Jerky-Snack Strips in Original, Bulgogi, and Mango Habanero flavor is Shelf-Stable 12 mos | www.nutcasaevegan.com |
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| Non soy tempeh bbq and kombucha | Oralefoods.com |
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| Pan’s Mushroom Jerky at HEB, Central Market, and other Texas retailers | http://mushroomjerky.com |
P 19
PPA is hosting a 5K Social run and walk along the Town Lake. The run will an out and back to 1st Bridge with the walk also along the Town lake trail.
Plant Powered Athlete is a free vegan friendly running/walking group!
Thursday evening run/walk
Sunday mornings run/walk
@plantpoweredathlete.atx
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| Free estimates for Energy efficient home remodeling | powerhrg.com |
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| Rebel Cheese products (vegan cheese and vegan sandwiches with Rebel Cheese meats and cheeses) | https://rebelcheese.com/ |
P10
Vegan Pizza and Pizza Toppings! With the Wandering Vegan Market
@chefcibelli
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| We partner with local events as an informational booth for windows/doors. We offer free in home consultations and do not sell anything on site. | https://esler.com/ |
20
| 100% Plant-Based Hot entrees, sides, snacks | www.spoonandsprout.com |
21
| Avocado Salsas | www.texuelsalsa.Com |
T4
| Vegan nom & nom burgers | Www.thevegannom.com |
P2 – P13
| 100% Plantbased & Artisan Market Vendors include :Aaron Degruyter + Bakers Of Tomorrow + Ella’s Apothecary +Empress Intuition + Finery + Flora & Fauna +Frey Collars + Imperial Seasonings + Peace Cheese + Redeemer Small Batch CBD + Terra Stoma + Desired Objects ( Chainmail Jewelery) | Facebook.com/thewanderingveganatx |
P18
| Registering Voters | https://tax-office.traviscountytx.gov/voters/volunteer-deputy-registrars |
P1
| Promoting Buddhism ideology of compassion and love by showcasing Tzu Chi Foundation’s programs. Will display pamphlets and videos of Tzu Chi Foundation. We will also sell vegetarian/veg products including instant rice, noodles, snacks, and tea. | www.tzuchi.us |
P15
| Vegan Kolaches | www.vegankolache.com |
P17
| Vegan chocolate chip cookies, brownie bark in 4 flavors and mini cakes | https://vegantreatsbytiffany.my.canva.site |
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| Apparel | Vegansrockapparel.com |
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| Vegan, Gluten free, Soy Free baked goods, and branded merchandise | www.zucchinikill.com |
PRESENTATIONS
EZ, former First Time In Color lead vocalist and songwriter, now fronts Loose Screws & Rusty Hearts. Based out of San Marcos, Texas, he is showcasing an evolving musical sound. With his powerful vocals and guitar, he is opening up this year’s Texas VegFest! Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to have your hearts melted while EZ kicks the fest off!
Austin Davenport is a farm and garden educator who specializes in making learning high productive food systems digestible, fun, and easy to incorporate. He’ll share the basics of mushroom cultivation and demonstrate an indoor and outdoor growing method. Don’t miss this educational demonstration at 1:30pm on the Main Stage!
Cece Moon is Co-Founder and Owner of Zucchini Kill Bakery and Author of “Volume Up, Oven On!”. She’ll be sharing their classic Rebel Swrrrl Swiss Rolls. 
Don’t miss this sweet cooking demonstration at 2:30pm on the Main Stage!
Don’t miss this sweet cooking demonstration at 2:30pm on the Main Stage!
Larry Franklin is Founder of Black Lives Veggies, a nonprofit organization in Austin diversifying Austin’s local food system by providing underserved communities with hands-on experience and resources to support access to market, planting, growing and harvesting of veggies. Don’t miss this educational short film and discussion at 3:30pm on the Main Stage!
@BlackLivesVeggies @blacklivesveggies_thenonprofit
