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Veg Fest Returns to Ottawa After Hiatus — Free Entry for All!

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For Immediate Release

VegOttawa Fest 2025 will be Ottawa’s biggest veg-focused event since 2019, and admission is free!

May 12, 2025 – On Saturday, July 5, residents from across Ottawa and the surrounding area will come together for VegOttawa Fest 2025, a fun and inspiring one-day event hosted by VegOttawa Association. The festival will run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM indoors at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre and will be free to attend (donations at the door are appreciated). 

VegOttawa Fest 2025 will be the city’s first veg fest since 2019 and with plant-based living more popular than ever, this year’s event promises to be Ottawa’s biggest and most exciting celebration of plant-based food and sustainability yet.

The festival will have something for everyone: foodies, vegans and vegetarians, health-conscious individuals, environmental advocates, animal lovers and those curious about plant-based living. We invite attendees to join us for a day filled with delicious food, inspiring guest speakers, cooking demonstrations and more.

What to expect at VegOttawa Fest 

The tradeshow is the heart of VegOttawa Fest, and in 2025, over 70 veg-friendly organizations from Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal are expected to exhibit. From businesses selling prepared foods and delicious goodies to take home, to merchandise, apparel and non-profit organizations, there will be lots to explore. 

VegOttawa Fest will also feature a full day of programming, with expert panels covering topics from health and nutrition to animal welfare laws and advocacy. There will be cooking demonstrations and a workshop about eating vegan on a shoestring budget as well.

Finally, VegOttawa Fest will have activities for families, local musicians, dedicated areas to connect with others, and specialists who can answer questions about nutrition and health.

For an up-to-date list of exhibitors and the speaker program, and for details on how to get to the event, please visit the VegOttawa Fest website. 


There’s still time to participate!

Exhibitor spots are over 80% booked, but companies interested in exhibiting can still sign up to do so online. We invite veg-friendly businesses and makers of food, drink, personal care, services, lifestyle, crafts and more to apply as soon as possible.

Organizations interested in sponsoring VegOttawa Fest can also express their interest online. Sponsor support is integral to the success of large community events like veg fests.

Finally, individuals who support VegOttawa’s mission and work and make a contribution to the volunteer-run and not-for-profit festival, or volunteer for the event by signing up here.

For Media Inquiries

For interviews and other media-related inquiries, please contact: 


About VegOttawa Fest

VegOttawa Fest is a celebration of plant-based living! Free to attend and open to everyone, this event is a great place to try new foods, meet new people, and learn about the vegan movement. Visit vegottawa.org/fest for more details. 


About VegOttawa Association

VegOttawa is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting vegan lifestyle, community and business in Ottawa and surrounding areas. Originally founded in 2006, VegOttawa has since been working to raise awareness about the environmental, ethical, and health benefits of plant-based eating. VegOttawa Fest plays a vital role in bringing together individuals, businesses, and organizations across Canada, committed to creating a healthier, kinder, and more sustainable future.

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VegOttawa Fest 2025 – Save the Date for Ottawa’s Biggest Plant-Based Event!

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For Immediate Release

March 11, 2025 – VegOttawa Association is thrilled to announce that VegOttawa Fest 2025 will be held on Saturday, July 5th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. This marks Ottawa’s first Veg Fest since 2019 and with plant-based living more popular than ever, VegOttawa Fest 2025 promises to be the biggest and most exciting celebration of plant-based food and sustainability yet.

VegOttawa Fest 2025 will bring together a diverse community of foodies, vegans, health-conscious individuals, environmental advocates, animal lovers and those curious about plant-based living for a day filled with delicious food, inspiring guest speakers, cooking demonstrations and more. With thousands of attendees expected, this event is an opportunity for attendees to connect with leaders in the movement, explore new vegan-friendly products, and learn about the many benefits of a plant-based lifestyle.

A Sneak Peek of Exhibitors and Non-Profits

VegOttawa Fest 2025 is shaping up to be a one-of-a-kind event, featuring top vegan and vegan-friendly businesses from Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal. Some of the exciting exhibitors already confirmed include:

  • Astoria Bistro Botanique
  • SuzyQ Doughnuts
  • Paradis Vegetarien
  • St. Elsewhere
  • BanhMiYes 
  • ETHICA Beauty Bar
  • Raw Nutritional
  • Raon Kitchen
  • Sakao Japanese Tea
  • Bestowed Cards
  • Jacked On The Beanstalk

In addition to delicious food and beverages, VegOttawa Fest will feature a variety of animal and environmental advocacy organizations, including:

  • We Animals
  • Climate Save Ottawa
  • Plant-Based Treaty
  • Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities

VegOttawa Fest 2025 is currently welcoming exhibitors and sponsors to join us in celebrating all things plant-based. With exhibitor spots starting to fill up, veg-friendly businesses and makers of food, drink, personal care, services, lifestyle, crafts and more are encouraged to secure their spot now.

We anticipate thousands of attendees from Ottawa and beyond, making this a unique opportunity for businesses to showcase their products to a passionate audience. The event will feature a dynamic trade show alongside inspiring guest speakers, cooking demonstrations, and more.

Interested in being part of this exciting event? Exhibitors and sponsors can find more details about how to get involved by visiting vegottawa.org/fest. We have many exhibitor booths already booked, so don’t miss out on this chance to connect with Ottawa’s growing plant-based community!

Save the Date – Saturday July 5, 2025!

VegOttawa Fest is more than just an event – it’s a movement. Whether you’re a longtime vegan or simply curious about plant-based living, we hope you will join us in Ottawa for a day of food, fun, and learning. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 5th, and come experience the future of food in Canada’s capital! Visit vegottawa.org/fest for more details. 

VegOttawa Fest 2025 is a volunteer run event. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please email fest@vegottawa.org. 

About VegOttawa Association

VegOttawa is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting vegan lifestyle, community and business in Ottawa and surrounding areas. Originally founded in 2006, VegOttawa has since been working to raise awareness about the environmental, ethical, and health benefits of plant-based eating. VegOttawa Fest plays a vital role in bringing together individuals, businesses, and organizations across Canada, committed to creating a healthier, kinder, and more sustainable future.

For Media Inquiries:

Please contact us at fest@vegottawa.org for interviews and other media-related inquiries.

Visit VegOttawa Fest 2025 Online:

We look forward to seeing you at VegOttawa Fest 2025!

Next NCVA Potluck on March 18, 2018!

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Please join the National Capital Vegetarian Association at our next vegan potluck for dinner on Sunday, March 18, 2018! Set-up starts at 4:30 pm, and the potluck itself runs from 5:00 to 7:00 pm (please try to come a bit earlier than 5 pm so that you can set out your dish!). The potluck will be held in the party room at 101 Richmond Rd in Ottawa.

Please note that the room capacity is 30 people. Please be aware that there have been changes in how much it costs to attend: to attend the potluck, it is now FREE for NCVA members, FREE for all children (whether they are a member or not) (accompanied by an adult), and $5 for non-member adults to attend. You can purchase an NCVA membership ($20/year) online, or at the potluck, in order to have the $5 fee waived. All are welcome!

Please bring a vegan dish (that is, containing no meat, eggs, dairy/cheese, honey, or any other animal product) that serves 5 (or more) people, along with a serving utensil and a list of the ingredients in your dish. And don’t forget to bring your own plate, cutlery, and beverage!

Hope you can make it!

There is no need to RSVP in order to attend, but if you want to RSVP/share the event with your friends on Facebook, you can find the Facebook event page here.

NCVA December Potluck on 17 December 2017 at Noon!

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Please join the National Capital Vegetarian Association at our next vegan potluck on December 17, 2017! This potluck is for lunch, and it runs from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.  Just like last time, the potluck will be held at the new location— the party room at 101 Richmond Rd in Ottawa.

Please note that the room capacity is 30 people. To attend the potluck, it costs $2 for NCVA members, $3 for non-members, and $1 for children to attend. All are welcome!

Please bring a vegan dish (that is, containing no meat, eggs, dairy/cheese, honey, or any other animal product) that serves 5 people, along with a serving utensil and a list of the ingredients in your dish. And don’t forget to bring your own plate, cutlery, and beverage!

Hope you can make it!

There is no need to RSVP in order to attend, but if you want to RSVP/share the event with your friends on Facebook, you can find the Facebook event page here.

NCVA’s 2017 Annual General Meeting Tomorrow on September 30th!

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Hello everyone! Just a final reminder: the NCVA’s 2017 Annual General Meeting is happening tomorrow on 30 September 2017 in the party room at 101 Richmond Road in Ottawa, from 1-3 pm. There will be free sweet and savory treats, as well as chef Rob’s vegan chili, for any members who attend!

Only current card-holding members of the NCVA can attend the AGM, so if you are not yet a member, please consider joining by heading over to our membership page.

Our official announcement of the AGM, with information on how to run for the board or get in touch with us, can be found here.

The NCVA’s September AGM is Approaching!

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Hello everyone! This is just a reminder that the NCVA’s 2017 Annual General Meeting is coming up on 30 September 2017 in the party room at 101 Richmond Road in Ottawa, from 1-3 pm. There will be free sweet and savory treats, as well as chef Rob’s vegan chili, for any members who attend!

Only current card-holding members of the NCVA can attend the AGM, so if you are not yet a member, please consider joining by heading over to our membership page.

Our official announcement of the AGM, with information on how to run for the board or get in touch with us, can be found here.

The NCVA’s Vegan Potluck for August!

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Please join the National Capital Vegetarian Association at our next vegan potluck on August 12, 2017! The potluck runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Just like the last couple of times, the potluck will be held at the new location— the party room at 101 Richmond Rd in Ottawa. Please note that the room capacity is 30 people. It costs $2 for NCVA members, $3 for non-members, and $1 for children to attend. All are welcome!

Please bring a vegan dish (that is, containing no meat, eggs, dairy/cheese, honey, or any other animal product) that serves 5 people, along with a serving utensil and a list of the ingredients in your dish. And don’t forget to bring your own plate, cutlery, and beverage!

Hope you can make it!

You can find Facebook event page by clicking here.

 

Join us at our screening of “What the Health” on May 24, 2017!

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On May 24, 2017, the NCVA (in partnership with Strawberry Blonde Bakery) will be screening the documentary What the Health!

You may have heard about this documentary before– it’s by the creators of the well-known documentary Cowspiracy. What the Health is about “the collusion and corruption in government and big business that is costing us trillions of healthcare dollars, and keeping us sick”, according to the documentary’s website.

After the documentary screening, there will be a panel discussing the issue further.

For more information on the event and to get your tickets (admission by donation), please see the Eventbrite Page. Additionally, you may wish to share the event through the event page on Facebook.

Join us at our next potluck on April 29, 2017!

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Please join the National Capital Vegetarian Association at our next vegan potluck on April 29, 2017! The potluck runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This time, the potluck will be held at a different location— the party room at 101 Richmond Rd in Ottawa. Please note that the room capacity is 30 people.  It costs $2 for NCVA members, $3 for non-members, and $1 for children to attend. All are welcome!

Please bring a vegan dish (that is, containing no meat, eggs, dairy/cheese, honey, or any other animal product) that serves 5 people, along with a serving utensil and a list of the ingredients in your dish. And don’t forget to bring your own plate, cutlery, and beverage!

Hope you can make it!

Ecology Ottawa’s Eco Gala

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On Thursday, November 17th, 2016,  Ecology Ottawa will be holding its annual Eco Gala, a night of food, networking, and entertainment  at the St. Elias Banquet Centre.

According to the Ecology Ottawa’s website,

“The 2016 Eco Gala will include the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Dr. Dianne Saxe, as our guest speaker, a delicious meal prepared by the Green Door, a silent auction and an opportunity to connect with the people and community groups growing the environmental movement. This event sells out every year and for 2016, we plan to have over 550 guests attend!”

This year, the NCVA will be sending 4 of its members to the Gala for a discounted price of $70 per person (the usual rate is $75 per person). Vegan food, prepared by the Green Door, will be served!

If you are interested in attending, please make sure you’re a member of the NCVA (that is, that you have a membership/discount card that is still current). If you are a member (or if you sign up for membership as soon as possible), you’ll be eligible to buy one of our discounted tickets for the Eco Gala! For more information about becoming a member, please click here.

To buy your tickets from us, please e-mail ncva.avcn@gmail.com and pay via e-transfer to treasurer.ncva@gmail.com

Additionally, we are looking for volunteers who are not attending the event as guests but would like to help run the booth that the NCVA will have at the event. Contact us at ncva.avcn@gmail.com to let us know if you are available!