VegTO Fest 2024: Toronto’s Vegan Paradise Returns

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Plant-based food, wares, and other wonders are back in Toronto this September 21-22! VegTO Fest, the city’s only free vegan festival, is kale-bent on making plant-based fun accessible and sensational for everyone. Get ready to experience over 200 exhibitors offering drool-inducing food, unique wares, and other surprises that will leave you hyped!

What’s Happening?

  • Food, Glorious Food – Prepare to undo the top button on your pleather pants because the plant-based food at VegTO Fest will be out of this world!
  • Meet the Innovators – Discover an eclectic roster of ideators and innovators whose fresh creations are matched only by their refreshing ideals.
  • Community Connection – This free event supports people on a plant-based path. Meet like-minded folks and mingle with Toronto’s largest veg and vegan community.

Event Details:

  • Dates: September 21-22, 2024
  • Location: Nathan Phillips Square, downtown Toronto (easily accessible by public transit and with ample parking)
  • Admission: FREE!
  • Family and Pet-Friendly: Yes! Everyone is welcome, but be mindful of crowds and noise, especially for furry friends.
  • Size: Over 200 vendors and an expected attendance of 30,000 guests.
  • Website: https://www.veg.ca

What to Expect:

  • A celebration of all things plant-based, from delicious food to innovative products and inspiring ideas.
  • A welcoming and inclusive environment for vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, omnivores, and everyone in between.
  • A chance to connect with like-minded individuals and discover the best of Toronto’s vegan community.

VegTO Fest Exhibitors

Get ready to explore a world of plant-based delights at the VegTO Fest exhibitors’ area! From savoury to sweet, traditional to innovative, these vendors showcase the best of vegan cuisine and beyond.

Food Vendors:

  • Alma Bakery and Foods Inc. – Persian-style baked goods and dips. (VegTO Members Save 15%)
  • Chau – Modern Asian bites like Korean Sloppy Joe Bao and To-fu*%ing Good Thai flavoured Nuggets.
  • ChocoSol TradersDelicious vegan chocolate bars produced in a nut, dairy, gluten & soy-free kitchen.
  • Corn Soup KingCaribbean-inspired and Italian cuisine-inspired dishes made with 100% vegan ingredients. (Exhibitor Booth 9)
  • Fauxmagerie Zengarry Plant-based cheese from all-natural ingredients. (VegTO Members Save 10%)
  • Henry’s TempehThe best organic, Canadian, vegan, and gluten-free tempeh.
  • Himalayan MomoAuthentic Tibetan dumplings (momos).
  • KaayaAll-natural, plant-based Indian cuisine reimagined for a healthier lifestyle.
  • Kalamata Ltd. Wide variety of Mediterranean products, from Greek olives to dried fruits and nuts, to sweet treats.
  • Magic OvenCommunity-driven enterprise prioritizing fork-to-table, ethical, sustainable, diverse, and inclusive commitments.
  • Moong Pani100% natural, plant-based, vegan sipping broths, risottos, and dals. (VegTO Members Save 10%-25%)
  • Nelakee VegetarianVariety of vegan mock meats, including fish, chick’n, and beef. (VegTO Members Save 10%)
  • Nud FudOrganic, vegan, nut-free, allergen-friendly snacks.
  • Ot MamaVietnamese-style chilli sauces that are nut-free, gluten-free, vegan, and contain zero artificial ingredients.

More Food Vendors:

  • Plant UpRecreations of your favourite dishes, made with 100% clean-label, plant-based ingredients.
  • Prana FoodsB Corp-certified Canadian company offering organic snacks and breakfasts.
  • Remix SnacksAsian female, a dietitian-led company creating bean-based snacks with ingredients that reduce food waste. (BOGO 50%)
  • Rick’s Good EatsHome-style Punjabi-Canadian cuisine with a fusion twist. (Exhibitor Booth 4)
  • SAU Bake Delicious vegan Brazilian baked goods and street foods
  • Sausage Party TorontoFully loaded vegan hotdogs and deli meats. ($1 off for VegTO members)
  • Soup Girl Healthy, delicious, plant-based dry soup mixes.
  • TempehineA variety of tempeh products, including marinated and precooked tempeh burgers, cubes, and ground
  • Tenon Vegan SushiFamily-owned vegan restaurant known for its innovative and creative plant-based sushi cuisine
  • That Pretzel Dough A woman-run small-batch business that works without preservatives and natural ingredients
  • The Bakery by Ce Food ExperienceArtisan bakery with a wide variety of sweet and savoury vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free baked goods (VegTO members save 20%)
  • The Lazy Lentil Plant-Based KitchenVegan, gluten-free, and nut-free ready-made meals
  • The Strudel LadiesVegan strudels made with local Ontario fruit
  • Thiru’s GourmetHome of the most heart-healthy soup award. Ready-to-eat products, including cooking sauces, soups, and breads
  • UnbelievaBOWLThick smoothie bowls with a variety of delicious toppings
  • VegholicVegan comfort food
  • Vital Life Vegan Rastarant100% plant-based, Ital/Vegan Caribbean-inspired cuisine
  • YofiitPlant-based products offering the most nutrition possible
  • Bloomer’sLocal and family-owned vegan bakery known for its award-winning donuts

Beverage Vendors: 

Stay refreshed and hydrated at VegTO Fest with these fantastic beverage vendors offering delicious and innovative plant-based drinks:

  • Aiva WTRUltra-refreshing relaxation drink that champions a more balanced lifestyle. (VegTO Members Save 25%)
  • Lemon BarHandcrafted, internationally inspired premium mocktails.
  • Lemon Lily100% natural teas using organic ingredients, free of artificial flavours, glutens, and GMOs. Also nut-free, vegan, and fair/ethically traded.
  • Magic Oats Instant oat milk powder. Add water to enjoy fresh, delicious oat milk in seconds.
  • NUTTEAHandcrafted beverages from in-house-made nut mylk and nut cream to mix with coffee or tea.

Unique Vendors: 

VegTO Fest isn’t just about food! Explore these vendors offering a variety of products and services that complement a plant-based lifestyle:

Non-Profit Organizations:

Connect with organizations dedicated to creating a more compassionate and sustainable world at VegTO Fest. These non-profits are working tirelessly to promote animal welfare, environmental protection, and plant-based living:

  • Carroll’s Animal Sanctuary and RescueProvides a forever home to senior, special needs, and hard-to-adopt animals.
  • Isha FoundationFosters inner transformation through yoga and impactful social outreach.
  • Mercy for AnimalsWorks to end industrial animal agriculture by constructing a just and sustainable food system.
  • Plant-Based Cities MovementCombines research, education, and advocacy to help cities and institutions adopt plant-based food procurement policies.  
  • Toronto Pig SaveUses the strategy of bearing witness to animals in need outside slaughterhouses and promotes a love-based community-organizing approach.

Activism at VegTO Fest: 

Join the movement for a more compassionate world by connecting with these activism-focused organizations at VegTO Fest:

Innovation at VegTO Fest:

Discover innovative products and solutions that are shaping a more sustainable and compassionate world:

  • BEDI StudiosCanadian-made outerwear, bags, and knits crafted from upcycled and sustainable materials.
  • KraywoodsHigh-end sustainable wooden eyewear brand combining fashion and sustainability. (BOGO offer available!)
  • Titanium Exclusive Cookware Inc.Durable and eco-friendly titanium cookware made in Germany.
  • Truth BeltsCanadian-made, tree-planting vegan belts proving that fashion can be both stylish and ethical.
  • VecadoRevolutionizing pet food with healthy, ethical, and planet-friendly vegan options for dogs and cats. (VegTO Members Save 5%)
  • WuxlyAnimal-free parkas made with recycled materials and ethically manufactured in Canada.

Additional Event Information

  • Website: https://www.veg.ca/veg-to-fest 
  • Location: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
  • Admission: Free
  • Tickets: No tickets required
  • Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible.
  • Other: Check the website for FAQs and additional information.

VegTO Fest has a rich history in Toronto, and this year’s event at the new Nathan Phillips Square location promises to be bigger and better than ever. So mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and get ready to experience the plant-based magic of VegTO Fest 2024!

We can’t wait to see you there!

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