Question 1

Why vegan?

Accepted Answer

Palm Beach VegFest 501c3 nonprofit organization brings at least 4 large-scale vegan events to South Florida each year. When you transition to a vegan lifestyle, you make the world a more peaceful place!   For the ANIMALS   Love animals? Don't eat them!   According to PETA, 198 are saved each year, per vegan person. According to Cowspiracy, 2.7 trillion animals are pulled from the ocean each year and 70 billion farmed animals are raised annually, worldwide. More than 6 million animals killed every hour for food.   For the PLANET   Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 percent.   For your HEALTH   Being vegan is great for your health! Vegans get all the nutrients that they need to be healthy, such as plant protein, fiber, and minerals, without all the nasty stuff in meat that may slow you down and make you sick, such as cholesterol and saturated animal fat.

Question 2

How much are tickets and parking?

Accepted Answer

Admission is FREE for attendees & there is FREE parking available at each event. Addresses for parking garages with direct links are listed in a separate question below.

Question 3

Do I need to be vegan to attend this event?

Accepted Answer

Anyone & everyone is welcome at Palm Beach VegFest!  Our goal is to inspire attendees to eat in a way that is aligned with their personal values.  We want to show you how easy it is to adopt a more peaceful lifestyle.  All vendors will have 100% vegan items.

Question 4

Are pets allowed?

Accepted Answer

Pets are allowed at the Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach but they are not allowed at the Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton.  Service animals are always invited.

Question 5

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Good vibes Cash & card Sunscreen/umbrella Friends & family Picnic blanket Reusable water bottle/cup, cutlery, & plate

Question 6

Where should I park for BOCA RATON events?

Accepted Answer

Event location: Mizner Park Amphitheater 590 W Plaza Real Boca Raton, FL 33432   Free parking is available in four parking garages, at the Boca Raton Library & City Hall. Garage A and B are accessible from Federal Hwy at Fourth St. Garage C is adjacent to Lord & Taylor, located at 3rd St and Mizner Blvd. Garage D is located at 5th St and Mizner Blvd. Handicap parking spaces are available in each parking garage. Full-service valet parking is available between Max’s Grille and Villagio on northbound Plaza Real.   Boca Raton Downtown Library 400 NW 2nd Avenue BOCA RATON, FL  33432   Boca Raton City Hall 201 W Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL33432

Question 7

Where should I park for WEST PALM BEACH events?

Accepted Answer

Event location: Meyer Amphitheater 104 Datura St West Palm Beach, FL 33401   We intentionally hold all West Palm Beach events on Sundays because the city offers FREE parking at all public downtown locations.  This includes street & garage parking spots.   Closest parking garage: 255 Evernia St West Palm Beach, FL 33401   Other parking garages: 200 Banyan Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401 346 Datura St West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Question 8

How do I become a vendor or sponsor at Palm Beach VegFest?

Accepted Answer

Register on this website for a vendor space!  Fill out the required information & pay with a credit card. There is a tab for each event. Prices increase one month before each event. Sponsors please email Courtney@pbvegfest.com.

Question 9

What does it cost to be an exhibitor?

Accepted Answer

Early registration discounts are available until one month before each event. Please click the "Become A Vendor" tab on this website to check the pricing. 10x10 spaces begin at $400. Late registration starts at $500. Electricity can be purchased for an additional fee.

Question 10

Do you offer discounts?

Accepted Answer

We politely decline requests for discounts to keep everything fair.  If you are a smaller company and really want to be involved, you may split the 10x10 space with another vendor. This must be approved in writing by Courtney@pbvegfest.com before registering. Vendor is responsible for shared party.   Unregistered vendors will not be allowed at the events.

Question 11

Can I choose my exhibitor spot?

Accepted Answer

Exhibitor spaces will be announced 7 days prior to each event.  Vendors may request where they would like to be placed on the registration form ("Become A Vendor" tab on this website) but there will be no guarantees made.

Question 12

How many attendees are expected?

Accepted Answer

Since we don't charge admission, we are unable to say for sure how many attendees are expected.  We do count attendees at events and typically have between 5-8,000 attendees at each event.

Question 13

Are companies welcome to exhibit if they are not 100% vegan?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only vegan items, services, & concepts may be advertised, sampled, or sold at our events.  We have a zero tolerance policy for any items containing meat, eggs, dairy, fish, honey, & bee pollen.