Triangle Vegfest (our flagship festival) is coming up on Sept 13 at Durham Central Park. We have a great lineup of vendors ready for you to shop small. You can see the live map and vendor list by clicking here.

Triangle Vegfest is once again presented by Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge.

Hey September!

First off, we had a great event in Greenville, NC. The community was extremely appreciative that we came to their city and they showed up and supported our vendors. The venue, Pitt Street Brewery, is one of the best venues I've ever worked with. The local group, Vegetarians IN Pitt County (VIPs) are doing a fantastic job educating and bringing their community together. They were able to collect pages of contact info from people who attended that didn't think there were any other vegans in the area. We look forward to going back and doing this again soon.

We are getting ready for Triangle Vegfest coming up on 9/13. If you're going to be around Durham, NC next weekend, please plan on joining us.

I've been volunteering this week at the PPA Tournament in Cary, NC. It's a big pickleball tournament that brings the best of the best to town. On a personal note, I was able to complete a dream last night. I'm a huge hockey fan (since I was 8 years old) and I've always wanted to see the Stanley Cup in person. I was able to not only see the Stanley Cup last night, but I got to touch it and take pictures too. I was also able to see Carolina Hurricane players play pickleball along side the pros. Super fun!

We are hosting a fundraising dinner with two educational speakers on October 11 in Morrisville, NC at Sip N Spices Morrisville. They have curated an incredible menu (buffet) and while we are eating Sangeeta Godbole will speak on the Power of Positivity and the Vegan Meathead, Daniel Austin, will speak on being a champion athlete as a vegan powerlifter. This is a can't miss event, plus it's always great to come together as a community. Get tickets and learn more about the menu by clicking here.

Quick updates this week. Please hydrate and keep cool. It's super hot outside for late August. I look forward to the cooler weather. Do you?

Have a lovely week.

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Important Stuff Right Here

Coming up on 9/13 is Triangle Vegfest then on 9/27 we head to Syracuse, NY for Syracuse Vegfest.

Vendors, get registered for the fall festivals so you don't miss out!

I created a poll that I am asking for serious feedback. Why do you attend the festivals? What gets you out the door on the event day? What are you looking forward to the most? What is missing that would tip the scales? We especially want to hear from you if you are not vegan yet. How do we get more people in the door that are not vegan?

We are looking for Brand Ambassadors. Fill out this form and we will be in touch soon!

We created a Fourthwall shop. You can click this link to see what designs we have up. There's t-shirts, hoodies, and long sleeve shirts in many colors to choose from. If you love pickleball, I have some designs for you to sport while playing. Every purchase supports the nonprofit. Thanks for checking it out.

Whimsy Wares has been updated with all new plate and bowl designs. These adorably themed designs would be super fun to eat off of or out of or just to have on a decorative shelf in your house. Remember, all of the designs can be customized with a name. Check out the website and let us know what you think or even better, we hope you love them so much that you place an order. All funds go towards the nonprofit.

Meet the maestro of the meadow. Dressed in his dapper waistcoat and perched upon a mossy woodland log, The Musical Hare strums a sweet banjo tune among the clovers. Whether displayed as wall art, used to serve everyday treats, or set as a whimsical conversation starter at your next dinner gathering, this piece brings warmth, melody, and vintage woodland wonder into your home.

The plates and bowls are unbreakable! They are also free from any chemicals!

You can also design your own plate. Go have fun designing. If you need help, reach out.

Weekly News Items

If you're a vendor and are interested in joining us at any of other events, please click here. We have moved all the events to Marketspread. Volunteers can fill out this form. I will send reminders. The links below will be updated as the events open. We have a vendor page on our website that has been updated as well.

Triangle Vegfest - Sept 13, 2026 - Durham, NC (outdoors/open)

Syracuse Vegfest - Sept 27, 2026 - Syracuse, NY (indoors)

Sip N Spice Fundraising Dinner - Oct 11, 2026 - Morrisville, NC (open)

Asheville Fall - Oct 25, 2026 - Asheville, NC (outdoors/open)

Georgia Vegfest - November 7, 2026 - Cobb County Civic Center - GA (indoors/open)

The DC Vegfest - April 2027 - Nats Park - DC (opening by Sept)

Asheville Veganfest Spring - June 6, 2027 - Pack Square Park (opens in Jan)

Asheville Veganfest Fall - October 24, 2027 - Pack Square Park (opens in May)

The Refuge is our September Sponsor of the Month

Our love for Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge never waivers. Once again, they are the Presenting Sponsor of Triangle Vegfest and have been since we started in 2014. Their annual gala is coming up on November 15. You can get tickets by clicking here. They are also hosting a a Three Little Pigs 5K trail run on October 10. You can register for the run by clicking here.

Every time you support this incredible sanctuary you are helping them care for over 100 farmed animals and their campaign to save pigs to add them to the mix of animals that call The Refuge home.

You can also see the documentary created by Alison Argo, Forever Home. They are hosting a streaming party, 9/26 - 10/3, and 25% of the funds will be donated back to The Refuge. The film is about Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge and features Lenore and Paul. It's a lovely film. You can get your ticket by clicking here. On October 3 you can join in on a live chat with Alison, Paul, and Lenore.

Let's Get Cooking with our Recipe of the Week: Cheeseburger Tater Tots

This week's recipe is courtesy of VegNews and Dustin Harder.

Are you having a stressful week? Are you craving food that you can eat with your fingers? Don't eat boring plain tater tots, make this cheeseburger tots recipe instead. This is a twofer recipe because you get a cheese sauce and the burger recipes in one. Get the recipe here. 

Are you going to make this? Let us know what you think and tag us on your socials with a picture of the finished product! #vegfestexposrecipes