World Veg Festival this weekend in GGP

This Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm, the San Francisco County Fair Building at Lincoln & 9th Avenue in Golden Gate Park will be the site of the 10th Annual World Veg Festival. The event is put on by The San Francisco Vegetarian Society and In Defense of Animals. The event is free but organizers suggest a $6 donation at the door.

The festival features informative lectures by the movers and shakers of the vegetarian world, creative vegetarian cooking demos, international cuisine to sample or buy, vegan friendly merchandise, Children’s Corner play area, Organic Athletes, Vegan Speed Dating, Raging Grannies and a variety of world entertainment. Schedule of events

And don’t worry, you’re welcome to attend even if you make a face when you see brussel sprouts on your plate. “You do not have to be a vegetarian to come”, says SFVS President Dixie Mahy. “We want everyone to come and try our delicious food, learn about vegetarianism and have a good time.”

There will also be a $20 vegan dinner or a raw dinner for $25 on Saturday night at 6:45pm. What a perfect combination – meet your love at the Vegan Speed Dating at 5:15pm and them grab a quick bite to get to know each other. Veggie love is in da house!

Sarah B.