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Gainesville Veg Fest To coexist in a world that recognizes animals as sentient beings who are not property and does not exploit animals in any way.

Gainesville Veg Fest is an annual fun and educational event for creating a healthy, compassionate, and sustainable world.

Please share this post!Vendor & paid sponsor spotlight: RITUAL Gainesville + Yoga Pod Gainesville 🌱Get ready to connect ...
08/31/2026

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Vendor & paid sponsor spotlight: RITUAL Gainesville + Yoga Pod Gainesville 🌱

Get ready to connect with two Gainesville wellness spaces focused on helping you feel your best!

RITUAL Gainesville is a new sauna and cold plunge social club, opening Fall 2026. RITUAL combines authentic Finnish saunas with professionally engineered cold plunges, creating a self-paced space for recovery, resilience, connection, and restoration.

And Yoga Pod Gainesville offers yoga and fitness classes for all levels, from vinyasa and heated yoga to HIIT-style FIT classes, meditation, sound, and more. With two Gainesville locations, Yoga Pod is all about helping you build physical skills while supporting your overall health, well-being, and connection.

Come learn more, connect with the team, and discover new ways to support your health and well-being.

Follow & support RITUAL Gainesville + Yoga Pod Gainesville!

📅 SAVE THE DATE: September 13th, 2026
⏰ 11am – 5pm
📍 Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Follow Vegan Fitness Coaching 💚

💪 Meet our coaches
🌱 John John Thomas | Vegan Business & Fitness Coach
🌱 Miranda
🌱 Ali Alexandria Martinez / Holistic Health & Fitness Coach
🌱 Courtney Courtney Yost
🌱 Seth
🌱 Tyler Tyler Grimm
🌱 Greta Greta | Women’s Health, Fitness & Bodybuilding Coach | Vegan
🌱 Alex Coach Alex | Vegan Lifestyle & Fitness Coach 🏳️‍⚧️
🌱 Melissa Melissa | Vegan Bodybuilder | Subconscious Coach
🌱 Lin

🌱 GAINESVILLE VEG FEST IS JUST 18 DAYS AWAY! 🌱The vendor lineup is growing, and you do NOT want to miss what’s coming to...
08/27/2026

🌱 GAINESVILLE VEG FEST IS JUST 18 DAYS AWAY! 🌱

The vendor lineup is growing, and you do NOT want to miss what’s coming to Bo Diddley Plaza! From vegan sweets and authentic plant-based dishes to refreshing drinks, wellness products, and animal sanctuary advocacy, there’s something for everyone.

Featuring:

OopsyDaisySweets™ Bakery

Radha R Dainton 🇨🇴🇺🇸

🌴The Coconut Club | Matcha & Tropical Lattes Pop Up 🌴

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary Ⓥ

…and more vendors coming soon!

📅 September 13, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–5 PM
📍 Bo Diddley Plaza, Gainesville

Come hungry, bring your friends, and support local vegan businesses and organizations.

Comment “FOOD” to RSVP for FREE!

08/25/2026

Avoid the FOMO. Come experience it for yourself! 🙌

📍Bo Diddley Plaza
⏰ September 13, 2026 11 AM - 5 PM
Comment RSVP to receive more information!

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Please share this post!Gainesville Veg Fest vendor spotlight: Frenchmen Street Food 🌶️If you haven't tried Frenchmen Str...
08/24/2026

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Gainesville Veg Fest vendor spotlight: Frenchmen Street Food 🌶️

If you haven't tried Frenchmen Street Food yet, you're missing out!

They're the only fully vegan restaurant in Gainesville, and they're bringing all the New Orleans flavor without a single animal product. Cajun eats without the meat, and it does NOT disappoint.

Everything is made fresh in house, so you're getting that real Southern, spicy, tangy Cajun flavor from scratch. Some of our favorites:

🍚 Red Beans & Rice Bowl: Cajun red beans over rice, topped with a grilled Beyond sausage and brioche toast
🐟 Fried Catfish'd Sando: cornmeal breaded + fried tempeh with lettuce, pickle, and remoulade on a brioche bun
🥪 Po' Boys: piled high and packed with that Louisiana flavor

They serve the greater GNV area and pop up at events all over Florida, so keep an eye out for their truck!

We're so excited to have them as a vendor at Gainesville Veg Fest!

Follow Frenchmen Street Food and go get you some amazing food!

Follow Vegan Fitness Coaching 💚

💪 Meet our coaches
🌱 John John Thomas | Vegan Business & Fitness Coach
🌱 Miranda
🌱 Ali Alexandria Martinez / Holistic Health & Fitness Coach
🌱 Courtney Courtney Yost
🌱 Seth
🌱 Tyler Tyler Grimm
🌱 Greta Greta Ivesdal | Vegan Bodybuilder + Coach
🌱 Alex Coach Alex | Vegan Lifestyle & Fitness Coach 🏳️‍⚧️
🌱 Melissa Melissa | Vegan Bodybuilder | Subconscious Coach
🌱 Lin

Please share this post!Vendor spotlight: Vegan Gator 🐊Get ready for vegan comfort food for the soul!The Vegan Gator brin...
08/22/2026

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Vendor spotlight: Vegan Gator 🐊

Get ready for vegan comfort food for the soul!

The Vegan Gator brings artisanal burgers, tasty smothered fries, and so much more. All the comfort food classics you love, done fully plant-based.

Everything is made from locally sourced ingredients and topped off with their house-made sauces, so you know you're getting quality in every single bite.

This is the kind of food that shows people how delicious a vegan meal can be 🤤

We cannot wait to have Vegan Gator serving up comfort food at Gainesville Veg Fest. Come hungry!

Follow & support The Vegan Gator! 👇
Vegan Gator

📅 SAVE THE DATE: September 13th, 2026
⏰ 11am – 5pm
📍 Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Follow Vegan Fitness Coaching 💚
💪 Meet our coaches
🌱 John John Thomas | Vegan Business & Fitness Coach
🌱 Miranda
🌱 Ali Alexandria Martinez / Holistic Health & Fitness Coach
🌱 Courtney Courtney Yost
🌱 Seth
🌱 Tyler Tyler Grimm
🌱 Greta Greta Ivesdal | Vegan Bodybuilder + Coach
🌱 Alex Coach Alex | Vegan Lifestyle & Fitness Coach 🏳️‍⚧️
🌱 Melissa Melissa | Vegan Bodybuilder | Subconscious Coach
🌱 Lin

Please share this post!We are SO excited to announce Robert Cheeke as a speaker at Gainesville Veg Fest!If you've been i...
08/21/2026

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We are SO excited to announce Robert Cheeke as a speaker at Gainesville Veg Fest!

If you've been in the vegan fitness space for any length of time, you know Robert's name. He's a pioneer of vegan bodybuilding, author of the New York Times bestseller "The Plant-Based Athlete," and founder of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, a community of over 300,000 followers strong.

This moment is especially full circle for us. Over 15 years ago, John Thomas | Vegan Business & Fitness Coach first read Robert's book, and it helped shape his own journey into vegan fitness. Since then, the two have become friends, fellow leaders in the vegan fitness community, and advocates for the same core message: compassion and strength go hand in hand.

Robert has now partnered with Vegan Fitness Coaching 💚 to further a shared mission: building a stronger, healthier, more visible vegan movement. Every person who shows what's possible on a plant-based lifestyle challenges outdated beliefs and opens the door for more people, and more animals, to be helped.

We can't wait to have Robert on stage at Veg Fest this year. Come meet him in person!

Follow & support Robert!
RobertCheek

📅 SAVE THE DATE: September 13th, 2026
⏰ 11am – 5pm
📍 Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Follow Vegan Fitness Coaching 💚

💪 Meet our coaches
🌱 John John Thomas | Vegan Business & Fitness Coach
🌱 Miranda
🌱 Ali Alexandria Martinez / Holistic Health & Fitness Coach
🌱 Courtney Courtney Yost
🌱 Seth
🌱 Tyler Tyler Grimm
🌱 Greta Greta Ivesdal | Vegan Bodybuilder + Coach
🌱 Alex Coach Alex | Vegan Lifestyle & Fitness Coach 🏳️‍⚧️
🌱 Melissa Melissa | Vegan Bodybuilder | Subconscious Coach
🌱 Lin

Share this post!Meet the team behind the Gainesville Veg Fest!These amazing vegans have joined forces and are bringing t...
08/20/2026

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Meet the team behind the Gainesville Veg Fest!

These amazing vegans have joined forces and are bringing the Gainesville Veg Fest back!

Give them a follow to help support them on their mission to create a Vegan world!

🌱 John Thomas
🌱 Ali Martinez Alexandria Martinez / Holistic Health & Fitness Coach
🌱 Samm Wehman Samm Wehman Art

Follow Vegan Fitness Coaching 💚

💪 Meet our coaches
🌱 Miranda
🌱 Ali Alexandria Martinez / Holistic Health & Fitness Coach
🌱 Courtney Courtney Yost
🌱 Seth
🌱 Tyler Tyler Grimm
🌱 Greta Greta Ivesdal | Vegan Bodybuilder + Coach
🌱 Alex Coach Alex | Vegan Lifestyle & Fitness Coach 🏳️‍⚧️
🌱 Melissa Melissa | Vegan Bodybuilder | Subconscious Coach
🌱 Lin

Please share this post!Meet Alexandria Martinez / Holistic Health & Fitness Coach, one of the powerhouses behind the sce...
08/19/2026

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Meet Alexandria Martinez / Holistic Health & Fitness Coach, one of the powerhouses behind the scenes making Gainesville Veg Fest happen! 🌱

Let's be honest: this event would not be possible without Ali. From contacting and coordinating vendors to applying for city permits and handling a hundred other logistics most of you will never see, Ali has been working tirelessly to make sure Veg Fest runs smoothly for everyone. Please join us in giving her a huge thank you! 💚

Beyond the event planning, Ali is a Certified Health Coach and Yoga Instructor who specializes in women's holistic health. At Vegan Fitness Coaching 💚, she helps women over 35 rise into their most radiant, confident, and empowered selves through a holistic approach that nurtures body, mind, and soul. Drawing from her own transformative journey, Ali guides women toward self-discovery so they can create real, lasting change in their lives.

And here's something special: Ali will be leading a yoga session at Veg Fest! 🧘‍♀️ Bring your mat and come practice with her in person. Whether you're a yoga regular or trying it for the first time, this is your chance to move, breathe, and connect with the community.

Follow & support Ali! 👇
Alexandria Martinez / Holistic Health & Fitness Coach

Follow Vegan Fitness Coaching 💚

💪 Meet our coaches
🌱 John John Thomas | Vegan Business & Fitness Coach
🌱 Miranda
🌱 Ali Alexandria Martinez / Holistic Health & Fitness Coach
🌱 Courtney Courtney Yost
🌱 Seth
🌱 Tyler Tyler Grimm
🌱 Greta Greta Ivesdal | Vegan Bodybuilder + Coach
🌱 Alex Coach Alex | Vegan Lifestyle & Fitness Coach 🏳️‍⚧️
🌱 Melissa Melissa | Vegan Bodybuilder | Subconscious Coach
🌱 Lin

Please share this post!Meet John Thomas, aka John Thomas | Vegan Business & Fitness Coach, one of the incredible humans ...
08/15/2026

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Meet John Thomas, aka John Thomas | Vegan Business & Fitness Coach, one of the incredible humans behind Gainesville Veg Fest! 🌱

John went vegetarian at 10 and vegan at 13, and he's spent the last 18 years bodybuilding to prove that strength and compassion aren't mutually exclusive.

He's a Gainesville native who's coached hundreds of athletes to build muscle, lose fat, and even step on bodybuilding stages, all while living cruelty-free.

One year ago, John founded Vegan Fitness Coaching 💚 with his partner and best friends while out on a hike. Since then, VSC has grown into a team of 20+ people across the globe, hosted 30+ live events in 10+ cities, helped dozens of people transition to vegan, and supported major activism efforts like the fight to shut down Ridglan Farms.

They've also launched Vegan Squad 💚 Business, Personal Brand & Social Media Coach to help vegan entrepreneurs thrive, because more vegan businesses means more accessible options, fewer animals suffering, and a healthier, more compassionate world for all of us.

John brings that same energy to Gainesville Veg Fest, and we're so grateful to have him on the team 💚

Want to support John? Check out Vegan Squad Coaching! Whether you're chasing fitness goals or building a vegan business, his team has you covered.

Follow & support John! 👇
John Thomas | Vegan Business & Fitness Coach

Follow Vegan Fitness Coaching 💚

💪 Meet our coaches
🌱 John John Thomas | Vegan Business & Fitness Coach
🌱 Miranda Miranda Tuttle
🌱 Ali Alexandria Martinez / Holistic Health & Fitness Coach
🌱 Courtney Courtney Yost
🌱 Seth
🌱 Tyler Tyler Grimm
🌱 Greta Greta Ivesdal | Vegan Bodybuilder + Coach
🌱 Alex Coach Alex | Vegan Lifestyle & Fitness Coach 🏳️‍⚧️
🌱 Melissa Melissa | Vegan Bodybuilder | Subconscious Coach
🌱 Lin

Please share this post!We're on the hunt for vegan non-food vendors to join us at Gainesville Veg Fest! 🌱Think clothing,...
08/14/2026

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We're on the hunt for vegan non-food vendors to join us at Gainesville Veg Fest! 🌱

Think clothing, skincare, jewelry, art, home goods, zero-waste products, wellness brands, and anything else that fits the vegan lifestyle.

If you know a vendor who'd be a perfect fit, we want to hear about them!

👇 Tag any vegan non-food vendors you'd love to see at Gainesville Veg Fest!

Follow Vegan Fitness Coaching 💚

💪 Meet our coaches
🌱 John John Thomas | Vegan Business & Fitness Coach
🌱 Miranda Miranda Tuttle
🌱 Ali Alexandria Martinez / Holistic Health & Fitness Coach
🌱 Courtney Courtney Yost
🌱 Seth
🌱 Tyler Tyler Grimm
🌱 Greta Greta Ivesdal | Vegan Bodybuilder + Coach
🌱 Alex Coach Alex | Vegan Lifestyle & Fitness Coach 🏳️‍⚧️
🌱 Melissa Melissa | Vegan Bodybuilder | Subconscious Coach
🌱 Lin

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