VeganFest coming to Lane Events Center May 4

from Kathleen Gage (Vegan Visibility) and Hope Bohanec (Compassionate Living)

Eugene is about to make history. On Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the inaugural Eugene VeganFest will take over the Lane Events Center, delivering a bold, high-energy celebration of plant-based food, sustainable living, and compassionate action.

This groundbreaking festival will unite visionaries, changemakers, and food lovers for an unforgettable day of innovation, inspiration, and impact.

Produced by the nonprofit Compassionate Living, Eugene VeganFest is more than a festival—it’s a movement. Designed to unite passionate individuals, forward-thinking businesses, and sustainability champions, this high-energy event will showcase the future of food, health, and environmental stewardship.

A taste of the future

From crave-worthy meals to revolutionary eco-products, Eugene VeganFest offers a one-of-a-kind experience.

• Twelve plant-based food and beverage vendors will deliver an irresistible lineup of meals, snacks, sweet treats, and samples.
• Shoppers will discover innovative cruelty-free goods, including plant-based potting soil free of animal byproducts and vegan yarn engineered to outperform wool – proving that sustainability can be stylish, practical, and ethical.

This is not just a food festival. It’s a living marketplace of compassion-driven innovation.

Leading voices, big ideas

With 15 dynamic speakers presenting across two tracks including Robert Cheeke, Scott Wagnon, and the founder of the iconic Tofurky, Seth Tibbott, Eugene VeganFest is set to ignite powerful conversations and inspire action:

• The Impact Room will focus on animal protection, climate change, ethical entrepreneurship, and the global impact of plant-based living.
• The Vitality Room will bring together top health and nutrition experts to reveal how plant-based eating reverses disease, boosts vitality, and fuels long-term wellness.

Enjoy prominent advocates, physicians, thought leaders, and changemakers who will show you how to challenge the status quo and offer real-world solutions for our health, the environment and compassion to animals.

Why this moment matters

As the climate emergency accelerates and public health crises deepen, events like Eugene VeganFest are no longer optional—they are essential. Every meal, every purchase, every lifestyle choice sends a message. Eugene VeganFest empowers attendees to make choices that nourish the body, heal the planet, and protect the lives of animals—all while enjoying extraordinary food and vibrant community.

The reasons for living vegan are abundant. Whether you’re driven by compassion, sustainability, or health, Eugene VeganFest offers the resources, connections, and inspiration to take action and thrive.

Be part of the change

Eugene VeganFest is more than an event—it’s a call to action. Experience the energy, innovation, and unstoppable spirit of a community that’s leading the way toward a healthier, kinder future.

Tickets and full event details available at: www.EugeneVeganFest.org.

Proceeds benefit Compassionate Living, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending farmed animal suffering and building a sustainable, plant-powered future for all.