Northwest VEG

Northwest VEG We encourage people to make vegan choices for a healthy, sustainable, and compassionate world.

Northwest VEG is a non-profit 501(c)(3) group in the Portland (OR)-Vancouver (WA) area. Founded in 2003, we are dedicated to bringing awareness to the power of a veg lifestyle and helping support people in their transition toward making healthier, more sustainable & compassionate food choices. We welcome everyone, and encourage you to explore veg issues at your own pace. Our purpose is to:

* Buil

d, support & maintain community in a fun environment
* Build, connect & network in the larger community
* Provide education & outreach
* Be a responsible, effective, transparent organization
* Provide expertise & serve as a resource to the community on veg issues
* Create positive change & make the world a better place

BRING A VEG-CU Know someone who keeps stealing bites of your vegan food? Bring them to VegFest!Explore new foods, enjoy...
08/10/2026

BRING A VEG-CU

Know someone who keeps stealing bites of your vegan food?

Bring them to VegFest!

Explore new foods, enjoy free samples, catch live chef demos, meet 100+ exhibitors, and discover just how much there is to love about plant-based living.

No labels required. Just bring your curiosity and your appetite.
August 29–30 β€’ Hillsboro, ORοΏ½NWVeg.org/VegFest

Experience One of Portland's Most Exciting Vegan Chefs!Join Chef Nan Chaison, chef and co-owner of Norah, for a live coo...
08/10/2026

Experience One of Portland's Most Exciting Vegan Chefs!

Join Chef Nan Chaison, chef and co-owner of Norah, for a live cooking demonstration celebrating vibrant Thai-inspired vegan cuisine. Watch as she prepares one of Norah's signature dishes while sharing the techniques, flavors, and creativity that have made her restaurant a favorite among Portland food lovers.

Come hungry and leave inspired to bring bold plant-based flavors into your own kitchen!

πŸ“… August 29–30, 2026οΏ½πŸ“ Hillsboro, OR
🎟️ Save $2 on tickets through August 25!οΏ½πŸ”— nwveg.org/vegfest

Learn the Art of Zero-Waste Cooking!What if the ingredients you're throwing away could become the star of your next meal...
08/06/2026

Learn the Art of Zero-Waste Cooking!

What if the ingredients you're throwing away could become the star of your next meal?

Join Chef Aaron Adams, chef at Astera, for a live cooking demonstration exploring botanical gastronomy and zero-waste cooking. Discover creative techniques that transform overlooked ingredients into bold, flavorful dishes while reducing food waste and making the most of every ingredient.

🌱 Learn. Cook. Waste Less.
πŸ“… August 29–30, 2026οΏ½πŸ“ Hillsboro, OR
🎟️ Save $2 on tickets through August 25!οΏ½πŸ”— nwveg.org/vegfest

πŸ₯— Food. Fun. Inspiration. Community.Everything you love about VegFest is back!βœ” Free food samplesβœ” 130+ exhibitorsβœ” Live...
07/30/2026

πŸ₯— Food. Fun. Inspiration. Community.

Everything you love about VegFest is back!

βœ” Free food samples
βœ” 130+ exhibitors
βœ” Live chef cooking demos
βœ” Inspiring speakers
βœ” Vegan film screenings
βœ” Activities for kids & teens

Spend the weekend exploring delicious food, discovering new ideas, and connecting with a vibrant plant-based community.

πŸ“… August 29–30, 2026
πŸ“ Hillsboro, OR

🎟️ Save $2 through August 15!
πŸ”— nwveg.org/vegfest

🌿 Get a preview of Northwest VegFest before the big weekend!Northwest VegFest is back, and we're partnering with Melissa...
07/20/2026

🌿 Get a preview of Northwest VegFest before the big weekend!

Northwest VegFest is back, and we're partnering with Melissa Lesniak and That Vegan Show on KBOO Community Radio to give you an inside look at this year's event.

Tune in as NW Veg Director of Programs, Cat Black, shares the story behind VegFest's return after its pandemic hiatus, NW Veg's mission to promote healthier, more sustainable, and compassionate living, and what you can look forward to at this year's festival.

You'll hear about the inspiring speakers, live cooking demonstrations, delicious plant-based food, community events, and how VegFest helps support animal sanctuaries while bringing people together around positive change.

Then experience it all in person at Northwest VegFest 2026!
πŸ“» That Vegan Show on KBOO 90.7 FMοΏ½πŸ—“οΈ Every 4th Friday β€’ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

🌱 Northwest VegFestοΏ½πŸ“… August 29–30, 2026οΏ½πŸ“ Wingspan Event & Conference Center β€’ Hillsboro, OR
🎟️ Get your tickets today and save $2 through August 15!οΏ½πŸ”— nwveg.org/vegfest

🎬 ONE FILMMAKER. FOUR GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARIESJoin acclaimed filmmaker Kip Andersen at Northwest VegFest 2026!As the...
07/16/2026

🎬 ONE FILMMAKER. FOUR GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARIES

Join acclaimed filmmaker Kip Andersen at Northwest VegFest 2026!

As the director and producer of Cowspiracy, What the Health, Seaspiracy, and Christspiracy, Kip has inspired millions to question assumptions and explore new perspectives on food, health, sustainability, and compassion.

Don't miss this powerful keynote on truth, storytelling, and the courage to challenge conventional thinking.

πŸ“… August 29–30, 2026οΏ½πŸ“ Hillsboro, OR
🎟️ Get your tickets today and save $2 through August 15th!�
πŸ”— nwveg.org/vegfest

πŸ’š A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing Silver Sponsors for helping make Northwest VegFest 2026 possible!We're proud to p...
07/11/2026

πŸ’š A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing Silver Sponsors for helping make Northwest VegFest 2026 possible!

We're proud to partner with CafΓ© Mam, Leafguard, Cultured Kindness, and Ahimsa Travel Club, organizations that share our commitment to building a healthier, more compassionate community.

While you're at VegFest, be sure to visit them along with 80+ exhibitors featuring delicious vegan food, innovative products, nonprofit organizations, wellness resources, and sustainable businesses.

🎟️ Get your tickets today and save $3 through July 15th!
πŸ“… August 29–30, 2026οΏ½πŸ“ Wingspan Event & Conference Center β€’ Hillsboro, OR
πŸ”— nwveg.org/vegfest

🎟️ LAST WEEK FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS!🎟️ EARLY BIRD SAVINGS END JULY 15TH β€” SAVE $3 ON TICKETS TODAY!πŸ₯— FREE FOOD SAMPLES β€’...
07/07/2026

🎟️ LAST WEEK FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS!🎟️

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS END JULY 15TH β€” SAVE $3 ON TICKETS TODAY!

πŸ₯— FREE FOOD SAMPLES β€’ 🎀 INSPIRING SPEAKERS β€’ πŸ›οΈ VEGAN EXHIBITORS

Looking for delicious food, fresh ideas, and a positive community experience?
Join us for two exciting days featuring nationally recognized speakers, celebrity chefs, wellness experts, environmental advocates, filmmakers, and plant-based innovators sharing their expertise, stories, and passion.

Explore the latest in plant-based living, enjoy cooking demonstrations, sample amazing food, and discover products and ideas that support a healthier future for people, animals, and the planet.

🌱 Food. Wellness. Compassion. Community.
πŸ“… August 29–30, 2026οΏ½πŸ“ Portland, OR

MORE INFO ON OUR SPEAKER LINEUP:οΏ½
πŸ”— nwveg.org/vegfest

🎟️ Buy your tickets now and save $3 through June 15th!�
πŸ”— nwveg.org/vegfest

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