Celebrating All Things Vegan In Bellingham!
Bellingham Veg Fest is a free to attend, all-vegan, all-ages, family-friendly festival created to show how easy and fun it is to live a vegan lifestyle. This event welcomes anyone and everyone— from the veg-curious to the experienced vegans.
Veg Fest stands for compassion for all humans and non-humans, commitment to the health and sustainability of our planet, and support for our local vegan and vegan-friendly small business and nonprofits.
The Fest will feature food, art, crafts, and more. Everything sold, distributed, and displayed at this event will be 100% vegan.
You can be a part of it!
If you’re a small business that would like to participate, applications are closed for this year, but check our website and social media frequently to be one of the first to know when next year’s application is live! Please email us at our new vendor-only email (vendors@bellinghamvegfest.org) with any questions.
If you’re not a small business or non-profit and want to participate, good news: it’s easy for you too! The Fest is 100% free to attend, complete with free onsite parking! Just remember your reusable containers, bottles, bags, cutlery, etc if you have it as Bellingham Veg Fest is a “Toward Zero Waste” event, and please bring a non-perishable plant-based food item too!
Want to help support us? We have an Amazon wishlist! Every item purchased helps us make Bellingham Veg Fest even better!
Any general questions? Email us at info@bellinghamvegfest.org!
Map & Vendors
Food & Drink
3. West Coast Dumpling Co.
5. Buu Chan
8. Howl at the Spoon
12. James St Cakes
14. El Fuego Sauce
15. Pangea Ferments
19. Simply Plantz
26. Seacharrones
33. Thorough//Fare
34. New Public Food Truck
35. Burns Vegan Bakery
37. Alchemy Creamery
39. It’s The Sweet Things
41. Cay Sal Pies
42. Black Forest Mushrooms
43. Chubby Plant
44. GirlnDOG
45. Sammies Vegan
53. GluteNull Bakery
54. Twin Leaf Farm
56. Three Cats Coffee
62. Farmette Fresh
65. Alpenglow Cocktail Co.
Non-Profits
4. Rooster Redemption
11. Justice For Animals
16. Animals Asia
17. Heartwood Haven
21. Whatcom Humane Society
27. Rooster Haus Rescue
28. Elf Sanctuary
29. Community Food Co-op
47. Switch4Good
48. Birchwood Food Desert Fighters (collecting non-perishable plant-based food items)
60. Bella’s Voice
63. Whatcom Million Trees
66. FairVote WA
Special Features
46. Vegan Cookbook and
T-Shirt Swap
46a. BVF Photo Booth
49. Raffle
50. BVF Merch
68. Kids Corner
Marketplace
1. Booda Organics
2. Coast to Coast Sustainables
6. Active Life Force
7. Rosewolf Creations
9. SeaBar
10. Face Down Crafts Up
13. Suva Bars
18. The Bellinghamsters
20. Grey Chisei
22. Sensibly Sprouted
23. Fern in the Forest
24. Rustic Star
25. Tin Ventures
30. Natural Way Chiropractic
31. Doc D’s Apothecary
32. Good Graces Soaps
51. Le Gourmet Girl
52. Acorn Cake Supply
58. Pip Squeak Prints
59. Moné Designs
61. Cutco
64. social illz streetwear
Event FAQs
I am not vegan. Should I attend?
Yes! Everyone is welcome at Bellingham Veg Fest, whether you are vegan, vegetarian, veg-curious, or anything else. We want you to join us!
Is this a free event?
Yes it is, and we are encouraging folks to bring non-perishable plant based food items for Birchwood Food Desert Fighters.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is ample, free parking. Please use the Burns St parking lot entrance next to WECU Business.
Can I bring my dog?
While we love animals, only service dogs are allowed at Bellingham Veg Fest. Pets, emotional support animals (ESAs), therapy dogs, and service dogs in training are not permitted to attend.
Should I bring anything?
This is a Toward Zero Waste event. Please bring your reusable dining items such as a water bottle, utensils, napkins, etc. There will also be a mobile refillery with personal care and household cleaners for sale, so bring your reusable containers if you want to shop. Some additional items that you may find useful are blankets, umbrellas, and raincoats.
Also, we are encouraging folks to bring non-perishable plant based food items for Birchwood Food Desert Fighters.
Will everything at this event be vegan?
Yes, all items sold, sampled, distributed, and/or displayed at Bellingham Veg Fest will be vegan.
What can I expect at Veg Fest?
You can expect to have fun! There will be around 50 small businesses and organizations present to share their passions with you. There will be food, local goods, music, raffles, and more!
Will people try to make me vegan?
No, no one will try to make you vegan. Of course, we’d love for everyone to be vegan, but we know that is not the case. Bellingham Veg Fest exists because we want to support people who are interested in learning more about veganism. There will be opportunities for you to engage with passionate people who will be there to answer your questions about veganism and help direct you to the best avenues for support, but you will have the choice to engage at a level that is comfortable for you.
Will people put me down if I’m not vegan?
Absolutely not! The vast majority of vegans weren’t born vegan, and we understand that everyone has their own journey. Our goal is to offer support and inspiration to meet you wherever you’re at on your vegan journey.
Will there be graphic images of animal abuse on display?
No. There will not be any graphic images in plain sight. For those who are interested in learning more about this subject, there will be an organization present that will pay you to watch a 4-minute video/mini-documentary on a device they provide about animal agriculture. You will then have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in conversations.
Is this a kid-friendly event?
Yes.
Raffle Info
The Bellingham Veg Fest raffle is back for another year with themed baskets filled with amazing products, many of which were donated by very generous companies, organizations, and individuals.
Raffle tickets are $5 each. Plus, make a difference by donating nonperishable plant-based food items, and you’ll receive a free ticket (limit one free ticket). We will text you if you win, and you do need to pick up your basket before 3 pm.
Good luck!
Raffle Donors
- Alchemy Creamery (Bellingham Bonanza)
- Bloomhaven (Bellingham Bonanza)
- Burns Vegan Bakery (Seattle Vegan Vibes)
- Facedown Crafts Up (Seattle Vegan Vibes)
- Georgetown Liquor Co. (Seattle Vegan Vibes)
- GIRLnDOG (Bellingham Bonanza)
- Hodo Foods (Vegan Snack Attack
- It’s Your Mug (Bellingham Bonanza)
- Joy of Pilates (Bellingham Bonanza)
- Le Gourmet Girl (Bellingham Bonanza)
- Mindful FÜD (O’ Vegan Canada)
- NEKO Cat Cafe (Bellingham Bonanza)
- Redrum (Bellingham Bonanza)
- Sammies (Bellingham Bonanza)
- Samuel Baca-Henry (Seattle Vegan Vibes)
- Sensibly Sprouted (Bellingham Bonanza)
- Stuart & Susie Brontman (O’ Vegan Canada)
- Sushi Samurai (Seattle Vegan Vibes)
- The Upfront Theatre (Bellingham Bonanza)
- This Is Plant Curious (O’ Vegan Canada)
- To Live For (O’ Vegan Canda)
- UMAMI Crave the Fifth (O’ Vegan Canada)
- Veggie Grill (Seattle Vegan Vibes)
- Veg Out (O’ Vegan Canada)
- Village Books (Bellingham Bonanza)
- Yukolicious (O’ Vegan Canada)
Find the Scavenger Hunt here!
Resources
Vegan Options in Bellingham/Whatcom County
Animal Sanctuary Directory
Resources for Vegan Kids & Families
Our Donors/Sponsors
Want to volunteer?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Bellingham Veg Fest! This event could not happen without volunteers.
Please fill out an application here, and we will respond within a business day. If you don’t hear back from us, please check your spam folder. If you would like to volunteer for year round help and planning, please email: volunteer@bellinghamvegfest.org