VegOttawa Fest

VegOttawa Association is thrilled to announce that VegOttawa Fest will return to the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre on Saturday July 25, 2026, from 10am to 5pm. Admission is FREE! (Donations to VegOttawa are appreciated and will be accepted at the door.)

This will be VegOttawa’s second veg fest in recent history, after a successful re-launch in 2025. Historically, thousands of people from across the city and beyond have gathered at annual veg fests to try new foods, meet new people, and learn from leaders in the movement. With plant-based foods more popular than ever before, this event is one you won’t want to miss.

This one-day event will bring together a diverse audience—from seasoned vegans to the veg-curious—for a fun, informative, and engaging experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Hear from inspiring leaders and experts in the vegan movement
Connect with plant-based businesses and brands
Engage with local community organizations
Sample a wide variety of delicious plant-based foods

We hope you will join us for a celebration of plant-based living in Canada’s capital!

Exhibitors

VegOttawa Fest 2026 will feature a large tradeshow with over 70 exhibitors. Exhibitor applications will open in late January 2026. Please stay tuned for details and contact fest@vegottawa.org with questions.

Speakers

Speaker applications will open in late January, 2026. Please stay tuned for details and contact fest@vegottawa.org with questions.

Volunteers

If you’d like to join our VegOttawa Fest volunteer planning team, please fill out this form. There will also be volunteer opportunities for the day-of – please stay tuned for more details!

2025 Festival Sponsors

A big thank you to our main sponsors for their incredible support in making this festival possible.

Special Thanks

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following organizations for their generous in-kind support and partnership.

613 Plant-Based
Ananda Elixirs
Astoria Bistro Botanique
Elephant Print
Escape Manor Ottawa
Strawberry Blonde Bakery
Sympathy At Slaughter
ThimbleCakes
Yuk Yuk’s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VegOttawa Fest?
Why host VegOttawa Fest?
How do I attend?
How do I become an exhibitor?
How do I become a sponsor?
How can I volunteer with VegOttawa Fest?
What are the long-term plans for VegOttawa Fest?
I am from the media. Who can I speak with?

What is VegOttawa Fest?

VegOttawa Fest is a one-day, indoor event featuring an exciting tradeshow, a full program of expert speakers, and family-friendly activities. It brings together a diverse crowd, from vegans to those who are veg-curious. It’s Ottawa’s only event of it’s kind, and it’s fully free to attend!

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Hear from inspiring leaders and experts in the vegan movement
Connect with plant-based businesses and brands
Engage with local community organizations
Sample a wide variety of delicious plant-based foods
Enjoy live music and other fun activities

Why does VegOttawa host VegOttawa Fest?

More people than ever are interested in a vegan lifestyle, and for good reason! A plant-based lifestyle is kinder to animals, better for our health, gentler on the planet, and budget-friendly. Millions of people across Canada are actively changing their diets to prioritize plant-based foods.

VegOttawa Fest provides an inclusive platform where the public can discover how easy it is to be vegan, supporting VegOttawa’s vision of creating a close-knit and growing plant-based community in Ottawa.

How do I attend?

Check back here for updates, sign up for our newsletter (see below), or follow us on Instagram @vegottawa.

How do I become an exhibitor?

The heart of VegOttawa Fest is our trade show, and we are thrilled to be able to showcase vegan and vegan-friendly organizations to a very engaged audience. If you are interested in being part of this year’s event, please email us at fest@vegottawa.org.

Note to exhibitors: Invoices related to VegOttawa Fest will only come from fest@vegottawa.org.

Sponsorship is open to exhibitors as well as other businesses and non-profits interested in connecting with our unique audience. If you have a plant-based, vegan-friendly, health-focused, or eco-conscious brand or service, this is your chance to connect with a unique and passionate audience in Canada’s capital.

We are a 100% volunteer-run organization with a limited budget, and support from sponsors is instrumental in allowing us to host a successful, accessible, fun event for the Ottawa community. In addition to supporting a one-of-a-kind and high-impact event, sponsors also benefit from exposure to an engaged audience at competitive rates.

We also have opportunities for businesses to contribute in-kind donations such as gift cards, products, services, vouchers, coupons and more. Please email us at fest@vegottawa.org for more information.

2026 Sponsorship Package coming soon

How can I volunteer with VegOttawa Fest?

We’re always looking for volunteers to join our planning team! We ask that volunteers be prepared to dedicate at least 2 hours per week to supporting our event until late July. If you are interested in joining the VegOttawa Fest volunteer planning committee, please reach out to info@vegottawa.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

What are the long-term plans for VegOttawa Fest?

We revived VegOttawa Fest in 2025 after a hiatus stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, and our hope is to continue running the event annually and to eventually expand it to be over two days, as it was before 2020.

I am from the media. Who can I speak with?

Thank you for your interest! Please email VegOttawa’s President at info@vegottawa.org or our Events Director at events@vegottawa.org for media inquiries. You can also reach us through our social media channels.