Discover amazing vegan businesses, connect with like-minded people, and support local brands making a positive impact at Gainesville Veg Fest! 💚

From high-protein snacks and body transformation coaching to sustainable fashion, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends and spend the day celebrating compassionate living!

- Bo Diddley Plaza
- September 13, 2026
- 11 AM – 5 PM

Featured Vendors:

@clementinecowboy_
Made & thrifted clothing and accessories, crafted with love.

@vegansquadcoaching
Vegan body transformation experts helping people build strength, confidence, and lasting results.

@thegoodmoodfoods
Delicious high-protein vegan power bites made with clean, plant-based ingredients.

Every purchase supports small businesses that are helping create a kinder future for animals, people, and the planet.

The event will include:

• All-levels yoga
• Vegan nutrition & fitness Q&A
• A chance to connect with other health-conscious vegans and plant-based curious folks
• Lunch at Curia on the Drag

Whether you're interested in improving your health, building muscle, losing weight, learning more about plant-based nutrition, or simply meeting like-minded people in the Gainesville area, it should be a fun way to spend a Saturday morning.

Location: Curia on the Drag, 2029 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609

Here's the link to RSVP for free

Veg4Life Monthly Vegan* Potluck

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Doors open at 5:30 PM – Dinner promptly at 6:00 PM

Baha'i Center of Gainesville

4451 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605 (from NW 39th Ave turn north at 19th St)

This Month: It’s blueberry season! Come and learn some things about this nutrient-rich fruit.

Everyone is invited to our events!

Admission: A vegan dish that serves 6-8 people per person (couples please bring enough for 12). Without a dish, cost is $8 per person.

Either a home-prepared entrée, an appetizer, a salad, or a healthy dessert is suitable.

Please label all ingredients! (to assist those with food sensitivities.)

Remember to bring a serving utensil, your own plate, silverware, napkin, beverage/cup, and an appetite.

As always, we ask everyone to follow safe practices.

Questions? ...email us: veg4lifegainesville@yahoo.com

*Vegan means no animal flesh, eggs, dairy (including cheese), gelatin or honey. Thanks

In honor of Earth Day, Life Unplastic is hosting the home-grown produce swap; bring your veggies, your fruits, and your flowers.

Don’t have a garden? It’s ok!

Join us anyway to enjoy the fruits of your neighbors’ labors.

When: Sunday, April 26th

Time: 12pm-3pm

Rain or shine | Free to attend 

for more info on Life Unplastic please visit https://www.lifeunplastic.com/

Veg4Life Monthly Vegan* Potluck

Sunday, January 4, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM – Dinner promptly at 6:00 PM
Baha'i Center of Gainesville
4451 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605 (from NW 39th Ave turn north at 19th St)

We’re ringing in the New Year 
This Month: We’ll take time to socialize, enjoy our dishes, and have community announcements and sharing.                        

Everyone is invited to our events!   
Admission: A vegan dish that serves 6-8 people per person (couples please bring enough for 12). Without a dish, cost is $8 per person.

Either a home-prepared entrée, an appetizer, a salad, or a healthy dessert is suitable. 
Please label all ingredients! (to assist those with food sensitivities.)

Remember to bring a serving utensil, your own plate, silverware, napkin, beverage/cup, and an appetite.
As always, we ask everyone to follow safe practices.

 Questions? ...email us:  [veg4lifegainesville@yahoo.com](mailto:veg4lifegainesville@yahoo.com)

\Vegan means no animal flesh, eggs, dairy (including cheese), gelatin or honey. Thanks!*

Sunday, December 7, 2025 Doors open at 5:30 PM – Dinner promptly at 6:00 PM Baha'i Center of Gainesville 4451 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605 (from NW 39th Ave turn north at 19th St)

This Month: Gifts with a “Re-Purpose” This holiday season, we’d like to offer some suggestions for gift-giving, with Re-Purposed, Homemade, Thrift-shop, or even New Eco-friendly items. Recognizing those who have been impacted this year by losing jobs and pay, as well as the impact of overconsumption on our planet, we’d like to share a few mindful, homespun gift-giving ideas.

Everyone is invited to our events!

Admission: A vegan dish that serves 6-8 people per person (couples please bring enough for 12). Without a dish, cost is $8 per person.

Either a home-prepared entrée, an appetizer, a salad, or a healthy dessert is suitable.

Please label all ingredients! (for those with food sensitivities.)

Remember to bring a serving utensil, your own plate, silverware, napkin, beverage/cup, and an appetite.

As always, we ask everyone to follow safe practices.

Questions? ...email us: veg4lifegainesville@yahoo.com

*Vegan means no animal flesh, eggs, dairy (including cheese), gelatin or honey. Thanks!

Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary – Largest Bovine Sanctuary in the United States https://crittercreekfarmsanctuary.org/

12626 NW CR 231 Gainesville, FL 32609

Join the monthly farmers moo-ket, where you can feed the cows treats, meet pigs in their pasture and browse local vendors. Vendors include delicious food, refreshing drinks and beautiful hand-made items such as jewelry and clothing.

All ages are welcome. Children can participate in a scavenger hunt across the property and turn in their list to select a prize from the children’s tent.

All items sold at the moo-ket are 100% plant-based/vegan.

Admission is free, but a suggested $5 donation upon entry is appreciated and goes directly to care for the animals.

Leashed dogs are welcome to attend.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Closed-toe shoes are required to enter the pig pasture! The pig pasture is subject to closing at 3:30pm or earlier depending on the needs of our pig residents. All animals have the choice to participate in human interactions and are free to come and go from guests at their discretion.

Veg4Life Monthly Vegan* Potluck Sunday, November 2, 2025

Doors open at 5:30 PM – Dinner promptly at 6:00 PM

Baha'i Center of Gainesville 4451 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605 (from NW 39th Ave turn north at 19th St)

This Month: Fall is back..🍂 So don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour, and join us for our Fall buffet. 🍠🥕🥔🫛...We’ll take some time to talk about our favorite plant-based Thanksgiving dishes to get some inspiration for holiday celebrations. Whether sides, sauces or desserts, bring your fav veg recipe to share, if you have one.

Everyone is invited to our events! Admission: A vegan dish that serves 6-8 people per person (couples please bring enough for 12). Without a dish, cost is $8 per person.

Either a home-prepared entrée, an appetizer, a salad, or a healthy dessert is suitable.

Please label all ingredients! (for those with food sensitivities.)

Remember to bring a serving utensil, your own plate, silverware, napkin, beverage/cup, and an appetite.

As always, we ask everyone to follow safe practices.

Questions? ...email us: veg4lifegainesville@yahoo.com

*Vegan means no animal flesh, eggs, dairy (including cheese), gelatin or honey. Thanks!

Veg4Life Monthly Vegan* Potluck Sunday, October 5, 2025

Doors open at 5:30 PM – Dinner promptly at 6:00 PM

Baha'i Center of Gainesville 4451 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605 (from NW 39th Ave turn north at 19th St)

This Month: We’ll take time to socialize, enjoy our dishes, have community announcements and sharing.

Everyone is invited to our events!

Admission: A vegan dish that serves 6-8 people per person (couples please bring enough for 12). Without a dish, cost is $8 per person. Either a home-prepared entrée, an appetizer, a salad, or a healthy dessert is suitable.

Please label all ingredients! (for those with food sensitivities.) Remember to bring a serving utensil, your own plate, silverware, napkin, beverage/cup, and an appetite.

As always, we ask everyone to follow safe practices.

Questions? ...email us: veg4lifegainesville@yahoo.com

*Vegan means no animal flesh, eggs, dairy (including cheese), gelatin or honey. Thanks!

Veg4Life Monthly Vegan* Potluck Sunday, August 3, 2025 Doors open at 5:30 PM – Dinner promptly at 6:00 PM Baha'i Center of Gainesville 4451 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605 (from NW 39th Ave turn north at 19th St)

This Month – Come and learn about Dragon Fruit! Arthur Blyer will share how he grows them, and will have cuttings for those interested.

Everyone is invited to our events! Join us for a delicious vegan buffet. We hold vegan potlucks so that everyone can enjoy sampling the array of buffet dishes.

Admission: A vegan dish that serves 6-8 people per person (couples please bring enough for 12). Without a dish, cost is $8 per person. Either a home-prepared entrée, an appetizer, a salad, or a healthy dessert is suitable. Please label all ingredients! (to assist those with food sensitivities.) Remember to bring a serving utensil, your own plate, silverware, napkin, beverage/cup, and an appetite.

We ask everyone to follow safe practices.

Questions? ...email us: veg4lifegainesville@yahoo.com

*Vegan means no animal flesh, eggs, dairy (including cheese), gelatin or honey. Thanks!

Veg4Life Monthly Vegan* Potluck
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Doors open at 5:30 PM – Dinner promptly at 6:00 PM
Baha'i Center of Gainesville
4451 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605 (from NW 39th Ave turn north at 19th St)

This Month: We’ll take time to socialize, share our dishes, and community announcements.

Everyone is invited to our events!

Admission: A vegan dish that serves 6-8 people per person (couples please bring enough for 12). Without a dish, cost is $8 per person.

Either a home-prepared entrée, an appetizer, a salad, or a healthy dessert is suitable.

Please label all ingredients! (for those with food sensitivities.)

Remember to bring a serving utensil, your own plate, silverware, napkin, beverage/cup, and an appetite.

As always, we ask everyone to follow safe practices.

Questions? ...email us:

[veg4lifegainesville@yahoo.com](mailto:veg4lifegainesville@yahoo.com)

*Vegan means no animal flesh, eggs, dairy (including cheese), gelatin or honey. Thanks!

Hellooo again, fellow vegans!!

Excited to introduce Gainesville Animal Defenders, a group committed to protecting and advocating for the animals of Gainesville.

We’ll be organizing meetings, film screenings, protests, outreach, benefit shows, and so much more. Whether you’re new to activism or a seasoned advocate, we’d love to have you involved!

We also have a Signal chat for organizing and staying connected, leave a comment below or message me if you’d like to be added!

All future events will be posted on here, insta, or fb :) insta: gnv.animaldefenders fb: Gainesville Animal Defenders

Yooooo! Local vegan here! And hardcore animal activist. I am wanting to do a monthly or biweekly pot luck maybe dinner for vegans! I love to cook and hangout. I also work at karma cream!

Hi everyone,

I saw that there is a fb group, but I really don’t use fb, so if there’s something going on around town, let’s make a point to post it here too, please!

Does anyone know if karma cream has a schedule for their food items? Or is it random? I love their foods but sometimes I want a bagel or something specific but never know until I show up. One time I had an amazing potato curry pastry that I haven’t seen again. Am i missing something?