Ypsi Vegan Fest Presented by VegMichigan | | |
Sunday, September 14, 11am - 4pm
301 W. Michigan Ave. in Downtown Ypsilanti
| | Join us for the 3rd annual Ypsi Vegan Fest, a free, family-friendly event, whether you are completely new to plant-based eating or a seasoned vegan! Enjoy some of the best plant-based food Michigan has to offer. There will be 40 vendors, including restaurants, food trucks, caterers, specialty items, shopping, and nonprofits. Enjoy informative talks and cooking demonstrations throughout the day. Kelly Wilson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Trinity Health, along with other presenters, will share insights and tips for adding more plant-based meals to your life. Plus, fun for the kids with chalk art, coloring books, and bubble play! We hope to see you there! Get all the details here. | | Join Us at Fall Food & Fun Night | | Saturday, October 11, 5pm - 9pm, Downtown Farmington | | |
The good times just keep on coming. Add VegMichigan's Fall Food and Fun Night to your calendar. We are going to have some great food, fun games, and music at one of our favorite locations, downtown Farmington's Riley Park. The menu includes chick'n & dumplings, pizza fritte, BBQ sandwiches, gumbo, chili, mac & cheese, and other delicious fall favorites. It gets even better, desserts include apple crisp, cannoli, and Cinnaholic will be serving warm cinnamon rolls and other treats. Get the full menu here.
| | Explore Costa Rica the Vegan Way | |
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April 6 – 15, 2026
From jungle night walks to hands-on chocolate making, this one-of-a-kind vegan tour takes you deep into the heart of Costa Rica’s natural wonders. Discover the wild beauty of Tortuguero’s rainforests, spot sloths and toucans in Manuel Antonio, and connect with local culture through a meaningful community homestay. It will be an unforgettable adventure. Limited spots available!
Learn more & book your spot!
| | | | Free Community Cookbook Now Available Online | | | | The free A²ZERO Community Cookbook is now available online, and it focuses on plant-based meals, local foods, and reducing food waste. While it is not all vegan, there are many vegan recipes and recipes with suggestions for how to modify them to be completely plant-based. Many of the plant-based tips were provided by VegMichigan (many thanks to volunteers Val, Nicola, and Maryann for helping to provide those tips). VegMichigan Program Manager Kim Korona has a recipe in the book that includes a VegMichigan spotlight. See her "Not Too Hot Chili" recipe here. To learn about the project and access the entire cookbook, visit https://osi.a2gov.org/cookbook. | | Dr. Joel Fuhrman In-Person Event in Birmingham | | |
Thursday, October 9, 6:30pm - 9pm
Seaholm Auditorium, 2436 W Lincoln St., Birmingham
| Our friends at Plant Based Nutrition Support Group (PBNSG) are hosting Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Join them for a transformative evening with internationally renowned physician and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Joel Fuhrman. In this powerful presentation, Why Whole Food Plant-Based Is Not Enough & Precision Nutrition to Beat Cancer, Dr. Fuhrman will reveal why not all plant-based diets are created equal and share science-backed strategies to prevent disease, strengthen immunity, and protect against cancer. | | | Enter This Month's Raffle | | |
Congratulations to the winners of last month's raffle! The answer was: Vegan S'mores. Jodie L. won a gift card to Miss Kim, Eric P. won a gift card to Pie Sci Pizza, and Heidi P. won a gift card to VEG-N. For this month's raffle, you'll have a chance to win a $25 e-gift card to:
Archie's Social House (Traverse City)
Buddy's Pizza (multiple locations)
CAVA (Canton)
To enter the raffle, solve the word scramble below and submit your answer using this form. Winners will be announced in the October newsletter and contacted via email early next month. Good luck!
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