San Diego VegFest

A celebration of plant-based culture with 100+ exhibitors, live entertainment, speakers, global cuisine, wellness, and family-friendly fun.
About this Event

San Diego’s premier celebration of plant-based culture, featuring more than 100 exhibitors offering delicious food and beverages, sustainable products and community resources.

Enjoy global cuisine, live entertainment, engaging speakers and wellness activities throughout the day.

Bring the whole family for an inspiring day of community, connection and fun at beautiful Balboa Park.

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• Speakers and Panel Discussions
• Live Music & DJs
• Wellness Classes
• Kids Zone
• Dogs Welcome
• Adoptable Dogs & Puppies from Dulce Vida Rescue and Cats & Kittens from Desert Catopia
• Free Microchipping by A Way Home For Dogs

Presented by Viridian Productions, PlantDiego, and Plant Based Treaty SF Valley.

This is a rain-or-shine event.

Free parking at the nearby Inspiration Point lot. Visit the Parking page on the Balboa Park website to learn more.

MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

11:00 AM — Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally

Emcee: Tracy Childs

Featuring: Cara Fuhrman, ND; Drummers Without Borders; Joel Fuhrman, MD; John Pierre; Mission Bay High School Drum Corps; Munish & Bella Chawla, MDs

11:50 AM — Keynote: How to Not Get Breast Cancer

Presenter: Joel Fuhrman, MD

Emcee: Sean Hill

12:30 PM — Panel: Be Alive and Thrive

Moderator: Erin Riley-Carrasco

Panelists: John Pierre, Makeda Cheatom, Nina Bergman, Roma Bhatt and Sgt Vegan

1:25 PM — Music: CF Gainz

Emcee: Sean Hill

1:35 PM — Panel: Plant Positive for the Planet

Moderator: Jane Velez-Mitchell

Panelists: Genesis Butler, Kip Andersen, Paige Parsons Roache and Sailesh Rao

2:30 PM — Music: Vanessa Dawson

Emcee: Terry Haggio

2:40 PM — Speaker: Unchained: Taking Veganism Mainstream

Presenter: Jane Velez-Mitchell

Emcee: Terry Haggio

3:35 PM — Music: Plant Based Papi

Emcee: Sean Hill

3:45 PM — Panel: Future of Food

Moderator: Terry Haggio

Panelists: Jessica Waite, Zuliya Khawaja, TK Pillan and Tracy Childs

4:40 PM — Music: Tes Kempner

Emcee: Sean Hill

Monthly Events

1st Friday of Every Month | 5 PM–9 PM
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2nd Saturday of Every Month | 12 PM–4 PM
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3rd Friday of Every Month | 5 PM–9 PM
The Boochyard

Become a Sponsor

We would love to partner with you to showcase your business or brand to our attendees.

Become a Vendor

We are always looking for new food, product, and service providers to join our incredible vendor roster. Nonprofit groups are also welcome to apply.

Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Shaping a greener future through connection and local impact.