Twin Cities Veg Fest Returns to Saint Paul With Food, Wellness, and Music
Twin Cities Veg Fest Saint Paul is back on Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Harriet Island Park. The free, family-friendly festival features 30+ vegan food vendors, 75+ shopping booths, live music, cooking demos, a drum circle, yoga and Zumba, and the Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally. Organized by Compassionate Action for Animals, the 13th annual event invites the community to explore plant-based living, sustainability, and wellness. Early arrivals can grab free swag bags, and guests can support the festival with a $10 coupon book valued at more than $500.
The Twin Cities’ largest celebration of plant-based living is back. On Sunday, September 21, 2025, thousands are expected to gather at Harriet Island Park in Saint Paul for the 13th Annual Twin Cities Veg Fest, a free, family-friendly event showcasing food, wellness, and sustainable living.
A feast for the community
More than 30 food vendors and trucks will serve 100% vegan menus, from local favorites like Amazing Momo and Namaste Café to sweet treats from The Donut Trap. Early arrivals will receive free swag bags filled with snacks and samples from festival sponsors.
Beyond food, attendees can shop from more than 75 vendors offering jewelry, art, clothing, home goods, and health products—all rooted in compassion for animals, climate consciousness, and community wellness.
Entertainment and inspiration
This year’s theme, “Cultivating Compassion, Harvesting Change,” highlights the festival’s mission to create a kinder, more sustainable world. Programming includes:
- Cooking demos with samples from Food on the Fly and chef Margaret Telfer
- Live music from Joseph Walker and the Walker Brothers Band
- A participatory drum circle with Empowered Percussion
- The Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally, featuring drumming by local high school bands
- Outdoor yoga and Zumba sessions, plus family-friendly games and activities
- Inspiring talks from Sierra Carter, owner of Zen Bin, and Austin Frerich, author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry
More than a festival
Organized by Compassionate Action for Animals, a nonprofit founded in 1998, Veg Fest has become a space for building empathy, wellness, and community.
“Between the wide array of plant-based food options and all the opportunities for both fun and learning, Twin Cities Veg Fest is a terrific way to dip your toe or swan dive into plant-based living,” said Abbey Feola, the group’s program director.
The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, with donations welcome to support future events. Guests can also purchase a $10 coupon book valued at more than $500 to help sustain the festival.
Event details
Twin Cities Veg Fest
📅 Sunday, September 21, 2025
🕙 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 Harriet Island Park, Saint Paul
💲 Free admission
For more information and a full list of vendors, visit tcvegfest.com.