The Summer 2023 issue of Food & Dining Magazine — our 20th Anniversary issue — is now available in all the familiar places: Louisville area eateries and food shops, newsstands and online.
Let’s begin by calibrating our definitions, with Wikipedia explaining Veganism.
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal product—particularly in diet—and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. An individual who follows the diet or philosophy is known as a vegan. Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism.
An immersive course in vegan cuisine is visible just over the horizon.
Bluegrass VegFest (and at Facebook) returns to the historic Mellwood Art Center, just minutes from downtown Louisville, on Saturday, July 15th, 2023! Here’s your opportunity to check out an exciting array of 100% plant-based/vegan cuisine and products in the rapidly expanding world of plant-based eating and vegan living.
The festival attracts thousands of attendees who are passionate about food, health, the planet, animals, and socially/eco-conscious companies. Featuring restaurants serving up 100% plant-based food, fabulous food trucks, local craft beer, renowned speakers, cooking demos, commercial & non-profit exhibitors, educational exhibits, kids’ zone and more! ADMISSION IS FREE 12 – 6pm.
Admission is free because Bluegrass VegFest is a “pay as you go” event with regard to vendors, but for those desiring a less cluttered atmosphere, a limited number VIP tickets are currently available, which get you inside at 11:00 a.m. for an hour of roaming.
At Louisville Business First, Haley Cawthon has more.
Bluegrass VegFest returns to Mellwood Art Center next month
The event will offer plant-based cuisine from more than 16 restaurants and food trucks, including local favorites VGrits, Molly Malone’s, Half Peach, Spinelli’s Pizza, plus The Social Vegan and Woke Junk Food Vegan from Lexington, Kentucky, Branch Out Foods from Paducah, Kentucky, and Black Leaf Vegan and That Vegan Joint from Indianapolis, according to a news release.
In addition to all the plant-based food, the festival features local craft beer and cocktails, inspiring speakers, cooking demos, a large indoor marketplace featuring cruelty-free products, non-profit exhibitors, educational exhibits, a Kid’s Zone and more.
And, a provisional list of speakers at Bluegrass VegFest 2023:
- Dotsie Bausch – Vegan Olympian Medalist, Founder of Switch4Good
- Dr. Kim Williams – Vegan Cardiologist, Chairman University of Louisville Department of Medicine
- Karyn Moskowitz – Food Justice Activist, Founder of New Roots Fresh Stop Markets
- Soul Eubanks – Animal Rights and Social Justice Activist, Founder of Apex Advocacy
- Kristina Addington, founder and chef of V-Grits, will demonstrate how to make vegan cheese and create a dazzling vegan charcuterie board.
