Saturday, September 28, 2024
Norse Hall, Portland
Noon - 6pm

Tickets

Having trouble financially?

Two options for you:

  1. Discounted ticket purchase
    A discounted ticket ($10) is available to individuals receiving public income-related assistance. Email
    lauren@nwveg.org with proof, and she will send you the link to buy your ticket.
    Acceptable proof is a government-issued photo ID plus one of the following: a copy of your SNAP (EBT) Card, WIC Card, Current year eligibility letter from DHS or letter of enrollment, or Coverage Notification letters.

    Please cover any personal information, such as your EBT card number and address.

  2. Volunteer with us!
    Volunteers who complete a full shift will receive one ticket. Please contact
    volunteer@nwveg.org if interested.

Festival Event Features

Portland’s all-vegan Compassionate Living Festival is happening:
Saturday, September 28 at Norse Hall

This mini-VegFest celebrates 20 years of Northwest Veg, a non-profit organization dedicated to joyfully educating and encouraging people to make vegan choices for a healthy, sustainable, and compassionate world. The proceeds from this event benefit Northwest Veg in the continuing pursuit of their mission.

The event will focus on fostering community for people, the planet, and animals. Many vegan food and drink vendors will provide free samples, inspiring culinary exploration. A few of the featured vendors include Prime Roots, Camellia Pistrina, Cultured Kindness, Chicharronies, Kakaiba Bakery, The Better Bar, Tomomochi, Buttah!, Vtopian Artisan Cheeses, and 50+ more!

Three vegan chef demos will showcase delicious recipes, offering mouthwatering samples in each session. Featured chefs include Linda Tyler, author of Gracious Vegan Cookbook; Deb Kay, a popular plant-based cooking instructor; and Chuck Underwood, author of Brand New Vegan’s Comfort Food Classics.

The speaker lineup includes Erin Wing, Deputy Director of Investigations for Animal Outlook; Cory Davis, MBA, MSc.IM, P.Ag, an agrologist and sustainability advocate; and keynote speaker Brenda Davis, RD, a renowned dietitian and author of Plant Powered Protein. A dynamic panel of experts will share insights on vegan dining, traveling, making budget-conscious choices, and eco-friendly consumer options.

Other vendors include candles, soap, jewelry, hand-dyed yarn, crystals, clothing, bags, and other artisanal crafts. Attendees will also find skincare, haircare, photography/videography services, and more, including platinum sponsor Dill Ward, a vegan realtor.

The event is presented in partnership with @veggiesdoitbetter.

Other attractions at this family-friendly, inclusive event are a photo booth, karaoke, and children’s activities organized by the Vegan Scouts, with children’s tickets priced at just $1.

Raffle tickets are for sale to win amazing prizes: https://nwveg.org/clf-raffle

Public Transportation, Biking, & Parking

Go eco-friendly. Take TriMet.

Norse Hall: 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97232

Norse Hall is located next to bus lines 12, 19, 20 & 70.
TriMet street car A and B loops are located 7 blocks west from the venue.

 

🎙️ Vegan Voices: Exclusive Speaker Interviews with Melissa Lesniak from 'That Vegan Show'🌱

Listen to these inspiring conversations with the featured speakers of the Compassionate Living Festival as they join Melissa Lesniak on KBOO’s "That Vegan Show." Discover their journeys, passions, and insights on living with kindness toward people, animals, and the planet. Don't miss these thought-provoking interviews that highlight the heart and soul of this year's festival! 🌱

Melissa Lesniak interviews Kimberlie Le,
Co-Founder of Prime Roots.

Melissa Lesniak interviews Kimmy Sullivan,
founder of Hairodactyl.

Melissa Lesniak interviews Eunice Reyes,
founder of Rated V for Vegan.

Melissa Lesniak interviews Heather Zeitzwolfe,
Speaker, Coach, Activist: Compassionate and Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Living.

About NW VEG

Northwest VEG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA.

Founded in 2003, we are dedicated to bringing awareness to the power of a plant-based, vegan lifestyle and helping support people in their transition toward making healthier, more sustainable, and compassionate food choices.

We welcome everyone and encourage you to explore the issues at your own pace. 

Our purpose is to:

  • Build, support, and maintain community in a fun environment

  • Build, connect, and network in the larger community

  • Provide education, and outreach

  • Be a responsible, effective, and transparent organization

  • Provide expertise and serve as a resource to the community on vegan and plant-based issues

  • Create positive change and make the world a better place

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