VegfestUK Brighton: What to expect from the two-day vegan food festival

The festival is introducing several new features to the two-day event this year

Close up of vegan vegetarian take away food for sale at Borough Market, London (iStock)

Calling all vegans!

VegfestUK Brighton returns for its 11th edition this year.

This year, the two-day event (23-24 March) hosts talks and panel discussions, covering everything from plant-based health and nutrition to presentations on farming and growing, as well as wellness and yoga sessions.

The festival’s new features come in response to the growing interest in veganism in Britain.

According to the latest research by the Vegan Society, there are estimated to be around 540,000 vegans over the age of 15 living in the UK.

This year, more than 250,000 people in 193 countries signed up to Veganuary – a month dedicated to living without animal products – reports Inhabitat.

Here is everything you need to know about VegfestUK Brighton 2019.

What happens at the festival?

The event is a celebration of all things vegan and features around 230 stalls selling vegan products, around 18 globally inspired vegan street food caterers and 12 featured areas and 80 special guests.

There will be cookery demonstrations, showcasing the best ways of getting the most out of everyday vegan ingredients in the kitchen, as well as an Art of Compassion Exhibition, displaying art posters and exhibits dedicated to veganism, and animal rights.

Products available to buy at the event include vegan meats, cheeses, cakes, kombuchas, and smoothies, as well as clothing, footwear, bags and cosmetics.

What should you expect?

New areas at the festival this year include workshops focusing on how we to build a community that does’t discriminate against animals, created and led by new grassroots activist group Animal Think Tank.

There will also be talks hosted by non-profit organisation Plant Based Health Professionals UK about health and nutrition, and discussions around permaculture, farming and growing.

Visitors will also be able to relax in a dedicated yoga and wellness zone run by vegan community group, Yogific, and attend fitness panel discussions on how plant-based diets help with recovery and optimal fitness.

There will also be talks on radical veganism hosted by animal rights educator Christopher Sebastian.

Vegetarian Tofu Burger (iStock)

The full line-up of speakers, performers, sessions and timetables for all areas will be announced from early February onwards.

How do you get tickets?

Tickets are currently on sale here. To find out more about day, weekend and buy one get one free tickets, visit the VegFestUK Brighton website.

You can also follow VegfestUK on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @VegfestUK for the latest updates.