Last weekend, Mercy For Animals celebrated compassion with over ten thousand vegan and veg-curious visitors from all across the Northeast at the 17th annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival. The two-day event, hosted by the Boston Vegetarian Society, included a diverse range of food vendors, renowned speakers, and organizations promoting a wealth of information on animal rights, vegetarian eating, and protecting the environment through our food choices.
MFA’s informational booth drew crowds of people eager to learn more about our groundbreaking investigations into factory farms and slaughterhouses, and to get tips on how to transition to a cruelty-free vegan lifestyle.
Festival-goers got a chance to sample delicious plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy, and eggs from dozens of popular vegan food vendors, including Upton’s Naturals, May Wah Vegetarian Market, Gardein, Field Roast, Daiya, and world-famous Vegan Treats.
Local favorite Peace O’ Pie was also on hand dishing out dairy-free pizza and spicy Buffalo tofu bites, and FoMu–Boston’s first all-vegan ice cream shop–was serving up samples of its delicious coconut-based Salted Caramel and Lavender ice creams. Other compassionate vendors included Compassion Co., Herbivore Clothing, Sudo Shoes, and Compassion Couture.
Rounding out the weekend’s activities was an exciting lineup of inspiring speakers, including Vegucated producer Demetrius Bagley, New York Times bestselling author Victoria Moran, and NutritionFacts.org’s Michael Greger.
Missed us at the Boston Vegetarian Food Festival? Be sure to join us at these upcoming events:
- INSPIRED: A Night with Russell Simmons – November 3, 2012 – New York City
- Chicago Vegan Chef Showdown – November 10, 2012 – Chicago
- Annual Thanksgiving Celebration – November 18, 2012 – Columbus, OH
Click here to volunteer at upcoming MFA events in your area.
Photos courtesy of A Life Vegan.
