Southeast U.S. - 2nd Regional Newsletter 🌱
Hi Vegan Leader,
Autumn’s crisp air is bringing along a bounty of plant‑powered festivals, fairs, conferences, and
gatherings across the Southeast. Whether you’re focused on food, sustainability, wellness, or
activism, there’s plenty happening to connect, learn, eat, and grow. Mark your calendars!
Featured Upcoming Events (Fall–Winter 2025)
Here are some vegan / plant‑based events in Southeast states to watch out for. Be sure to check the event’s official site before making plans.
đź“… Upcoming Events by State
North Carolina
Oct 5, 2025 — Vegfest Expos / Asheville Vegan Fest Fall 2025 — Asheville, NC — Vendors, food, music, etc.
Oct 11, 2025 — Farmshire’s Vegan Fair 2025 — Sweeten Creek Brewing, Asheville, NC — Local food trucks, sustainable vendors; fundraiser for Farmshire Animal Sanctuary.
Oct 11, 2025 — Charlotte VegFest 2025 — Victoria Yards, Charlotte, NC — Food, speakers, vendor village, kid‑friendly, entertainment.
Nov 8, 2025 — The Vintage Vegan Block Party 2025 — Fayetteville, NC — Vegan food trucks, live performances, vintage fashion, DIY, community vibe.
Keep an eye out:
The Asheville Vegan Society, NC — Lots of past events; likely to have future ones in fall/winter. Use their Meetup / FB to watch.
South Carolina
Ongoing / Unfixed Dates — Columbia Veg (Meetup / Facebook group) Midlands area, SC — Potlucks, dinners, farm tours, outreach, etc. (Dates vary; check the group for upcoming events).
Florida
Nov 8, 2025 — 13th Annual Tampa Bay Veg Fest — Perry Harvey Sr. Park, Tampa, FL — Free event with vegan food, live music, food samples, speakers.
Nov 22, 2025 — Space Coast VegFest — Cocoa Riverfront Park, Cocoa, FL — Family & pet‑friendly, yoga, speakers, local vendors.
Oct 25, 2025 — Central Florida Veg Fest — Orlando Festival Park, Orlando, FL — Vendors, food demonstrations, live music, nonprofit and outreach booths.
Nov 27, 2025 — “Thanksliving Event” — Big Pine Key, FL — Pure vegan event (Garden Truck Foods catering).
Georgia
Oct 18, 2025 — Vegan Street Fair Atlanta 2025 — Atlanta, GA — Vegan street food, talks, cooking demos, vendors.
Ongoing weekly (through Fall/Winter likely) — Atlanta Vegetarian & Vegan Group / VegLife‑Atlanta Meetup — Atlanta, GA — Regular vegan/vegetarian dinners, outings, social connections.
Virginia
Ongoing Potlucks — Vegetarian Society of Richmond + RVA Vegans
Oct 19, 2025 — Hampton Roads VegFest — Virginia Beach (Mt. Trashmore Park), VA — Plant‑based fare, entertainment, vendors.
Keep an eye on these groups that may publish more events:
🌍 Virtual & Broader Regional Opportunities
Veganic Summit— November 7‑9, 2025: A 3‑day online summit focusing on vegan agriculture / gardening / sustainable practices. Good chance to engage without travel.
Reducetarian Summit — October 24‑26, 2025, Atlanta, GA: Focus on reducing meat consumption & industrial animal farming; includes speakers, expo, networking.
⚙️ Opportunities for Vegan Leaders to get involved with the above events
Networking & Sponsorships: Many of these festivals are looking for vendors,
sponsors, or collaborators. Great opportunity to raise brand / leadership visibility.Employee Engagement: Encourage team participation: could be volunteer
opportunities, group attendance, or even hosting a company booth if relevant.Partnerships: Local NGOs, wellness centers, vegan restaurants are often involved; strategic partnerships (product trials, co‑branded events) can be mutually beneficial.
