Event Info & FAQ – Hampton Roads VegFest

Is the festival all vegan? Yes. There are no animal products served or sold at our festival, including meat, eggs, dairy, honey, leather, wool, etc. We do permit vendors that may normally sell animal products at their establishments, but they have all carefully crafted 100% vegan menus which we have screened for you to enjoy at our festival, and we encourage all of our vendors to explore offering these items year-round. Additionally, we do not allow the sale of any products tested on animals or the promotion of any activities involving animal exploitation.
Is the festival rain or shine? Our annual festival occurs rain or shine! Our vendors will have their own covered booth or food truck so it will always been a great time.
Will there be a different vendors throughout the weekend? Yes, check out the vendor line up for Saturday & Sunday here.
Are dogs allowed? Yes! The event is dog-friendly, but please use your best judgment when bringing your furry friends. With 5,000+ people and a large speaker system on the main stage, the festival can be crowded and noisy.
What is a Virginia Green event? A Virginia Green certified event means that we are taking every measure to reduce trash at our festival. Compost and recycling bins will be readily available. Attendees can help by bring reusable plates, cups, bowls, cutlery and to-go containers. Vendors will only be using recyclable or compostable materials.
How can I cut down on my waste at the festival? Here are a few tips: bike, carpool, or use public transit to get to the fest; bring your own reusable utensils, containers, bags, and straws; recycle and compost as much waste as possible; and cut down on paper waste by taking photos of flyers you want to save.
Is the event kid-friendly? Yes! We’ll have a kids’ zone and lots of interactive family activities for all ages to enjoy.
How can I become involved? Sign up to volunteer! We could greatly use your help!
Will there be alcohol for sale at the festival? No, however there are plenty of restaurants on the boardwalk that serve alcohol that you can dine in.
Will you have gluten-free and/or allergy safe options? Yes! Check out the main page of our website for the list of Gluten Free, Soy Free, Nut Free, Raw, Whole Food Plant Based options from our food vendors.
Where do I park? The Oceanfront has plenty of parking garages and free street parking (click here to see all parking options) along with bicycle, walking, wheelchair access leading to the boardwalk.
Why did the festival move to Virginia Beach Oceanfront this year? From the beginning, the goal of Hampton Roads VegFest has been to serve our entire region, sharing compassionate, healthier, and more sustainable eating and living with all of the 7 cities of HR. We’ve put down roots on the Southside, as well as gave the Peninsula a taste of all the wonderful vegan food available to our community in 2019! As leadership shifts over the years, our organizers use their resources and connections to enhance our impact and make it an even larger event to show thousands that veganism can be easy, tasty, fun, and affordable to all.
What if I have questions at the festival? Find one of our volunteers in wearing Hawaiian leis, and they’ll be able to answer your question or direct you to someone who can.