Richmond Veg Fest

Join us for the 21st annual Richmond VegFest on Saturday, October 5th from 12-6pm in Byrd Park to explore over 100 vegan-friendly vendors and a wide variety of entertainment at three different stages. rain date on Sunday

Entertainment
We strive to make Richmond VegFest a fun and entertaining event for the whole family. We're always looking for performers, bands, solo artists, speakers, chefs for cooking demos and more. Our 2024 entertainment application has closed. Click the link below to learn more about our 2024 music and speaker list

Main Stage
12:00 – 1:00 The BeSides (contemporary jazz quartet)
1:00 – 1:15 Official Welcome (Mike Goldberg & Amanda Trenchard)
1:30 – 2:30 Zack Salsberry Trio (multi-genre, blues & rock)
2:45 – 3:15 Veggie Dog Eating Contest
3:30 – 4:30 Nested for Rest (alt electronic pop rock)
4:40 – 4:55 Laterna Dance (belly dance fusion)
5:00 – 6:00 Rachel Ana Dobken (multi-instrumental front woman) band

VEGucation Tent
12:45 – 1:45 The Doc & Chef (cooking demo) Dr. Jim Loomis & Caryn Dugan
“Eat the Rainbow - the Science Behind the Colors in our Food”
2:15 – 3:00 Dr. Cliff Morris
“Lifestyle Medicine: Unlock the Secrets of Longevity”
3:15 – 4:00 The Vegan Meathead Daniel Austin
“Eating for Strength”
4:30 – 5:15 Sam Pierce
“Compassionate Companionship:
A Vegan Approach to Life with Other Animals”

Music Spot
11:45 – 12:45 Donald Coles (jazz, R&B, bluegrass, country)
1:15 – 2:15 Rachel Ana Dobken (heavy, indie-rock & soul)
2:45 – 3:45 Julian Goddard (lush guitar & beatbox grooves)
4:15 – 5:15 Lilah Moons (folk, country, alt pop)

Roaming Performer
1:30 – 3:30 Jonathan Austin (juggler & magician)