Massive vegan festival heads to Birmingham this weekend promising delicious treats
There will be more than 140 stalls.
The vegan food festival Vegfest Free will be hosted at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham this Saturday (April 25).
This vegan festival is known for promoting plant-based ethical living.
Organisers have shared that there will be more than 140 stalls across two exhibition halls, the event serves as a unique opportunity to discover new products, flavours and brands in one place.
Food enthusiasts will be able to enjoy vegan doner kebabs, artisan street food from around the world, plant-based desserts and a wide variety of cakes and sweet treats.
The organisers have promised free entry, though advance tickets are required.
Entrepreneur Heather Mills, backing the event through her food brand No Bloat, is expected to give a keynote speech at 1.30pm.
Organisers said visitors can expect “a packed programme of food, entertainment, expert talks and live performances in a lively, welcoming atmosphere”.
One headline performer expected at the event is West End performer Roger Wright. On his Instagram page, Roger describes himself as someone who is “known to some as the first man to play 'Simba' in Lion King West End”.
The performer will join a diverse entertainment line-up hosted by punk icon and author John Robb, alongside musicians, poets, comedians and spoken word artists, with world music sounds from the resident DJ keeping the energy high throughout the event.
The stadium is located on Edgbaston Road, Birmingham.
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