Fall Food and Fun Night is Almost Here | | Saturday, October 11, 5pm - 9pm, Downtown Farmington | | |
Join VegMichigan, Vegano Italiano, Botanical Bakeshop, and other fantastic vendors for a cozy fall evening in downtown Farmington’s Riley Park. After a busy day of raking leaves, treat yourself to great food, fun games, and lively music in one of our favorite autumn settings. Savor a seasonal menu featuring hearty chick’n & dumplings, pizza fritte, smoky BBQ sandwiches, gumbo, chili, creamy mac & cheese, and other delicious fall favorites. And be sure to save room for dessert—indulge in warm apple crisp, classic cannoli, and fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls and other sweet treats from Cinnaholic and Botanical Bakeshop. Get Details Here.
| | Join Us for a Thanksgiving Feast & Fundraiser | | Sunday, November 16, 2pm - 6pm | | You're invited to a Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner & Fundraiser on Sunday, November 16, hosted by VegMichigan and Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary to benefit both nonprofits. Our friends at Vegano Italiano will be preparing a delicious vegan dinner with their famous "meatloaf" and all your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. A suggested donation of $10 at the door supports both organizations. A full meal will be available for $20, with additional sides for purchase. Throughout the event, Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary will offer guided tours of the sanctuary, giving guests the chance to meet the rescued rabbits and learn about the organization's work. The sanctuary is located at 8260 Judd Rd, Willis, MI 48191. Come anytime between 2pm and 6pm. Donations and meal purchases will be made at the event, but please RSVP in advance so we know to save you a seat. Come hungry, bring friends, and enjoy a lovely afternoon while helping two great nonprofits. | | | Support VegMichigan Through Membership | | |
Since the beginning of 2025, we have hosted or participated in over 80 free-admission events and two festivals, reaching thousands of people around the state with the plant-based message! Please help us continue this amazing momentum by joining or renewing your membership, or donating to VegMichigan. If it has been a while since you've donated or renewed, there is no better time to support our mission of promoting plant-based eating through fun, non-judgmental outreach programs.
This year was our 24th annual VegFest, and it was a huge success with 8,000 attendees at Eastern Market in Detroit! We enjoyed a day filled with positive energy, delicious food, and a sense of community. 76% of attendees who completed our survey, and who are not already vegan, said they will eat more plant-based meals after attending the event, and another 20% said they might eat more plant-based meals.
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We are continuing to expand our unique 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge, in which participants commit to eating more plant-based meals for 30 days and receive a free bag of three plant-based food items to get started. Participants also receive a weekly email for the month about the benefits of eating plant-based meals, along with tips and resources for incorporating plant-based meals into their lives. Nearly 93% of respondents said they will continue to eat more plant-based meals after participating in the pledge, and 7% of respondents said they might continue to eat more plant-based meals after participating in the pledge.
Presentations promoting the benefits of plant-based eating at libraries, community centers, faith-based organizations, student groups, college classrooms, and other locations continue to be a popular form of outreach, and with two on-staff presenters, our presentations have been very well received. 97% of non-vegan survey respondents said they are interested in eating more plant-based meals after attending. Thanks for helping to make this work possible!
| | Vegan Adventure in Colombia | |
April 18 – 26, 2026
From the vibrant streets of Bogotá to the lush hills of Salento and the buzzing energy of Medellín, this immersive vegan tour goes beyond the guidebook. Hike among towering palms in the Cocora Valley, play Colombia’s explosive sport of Tejo, and connect with local communities transforming their neighborhoods. With mouthwatering plant-based meals and unforgettable cultural experiences, this is Colombia like you’ve never seen it. Limited spots available! Learn more & book your spot!
| | | | | Dr. Joel Fuhrman Event on October 9 | | There is still time to get tickets for Plant Based Nutrition Support Group's event with Dr. Joel Fuhrman on Thursday, October 9, 6:30pm - 9pm, at Seaholm Auditorium in Birmingham. Dr. Fuhrman will present, Why Whole Food Plant-Based Is Not Enough & Precision Nutrition to Beat Cancer. The presentation will discuss why not all plant-based diets are created equal and share science-backed strategies to prevent disease, strengthen immunity, and protect against cancer. Get more info and tickets here. | | | Enter This Month's Raffle | | |
Congratulations to the winners of last month's raffle! The answer was: Don't Miss Ypsi Vegan Fest. Samantha Stanek won a gift card to Archie's Social House, Kimberly Malone won a gift card to Buddy's Pizza, and Lisa Szpond won a gift card to CAVA. For this month's raffle, you'll have a chance to win a $25 e-gift card to:
Bev's Bagels (Detroit)
Plant Based Coneys (Ypsilanti)
Woody's Oasis (East Lansing)
To enter the raffle, solve the word scramble below and submit your answer using this form. Winners will be announced in the November newsletter and contacted via email early next month. Good luck!
| | Thanks for a Successful Ypsi Vegan Fest | | | | Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy a day of food and fun at Ypsi Vegan Fest last month! We had a great day in a new spot and would especially like to thank the many volunteers and vendors who helped make it a success. And a very special thank you to our sponsors and presenters, who helped make this event accessible and inspiring! Check out the photos here. | | Plant-Based News Headlines | | | | |
