The first-ever Vegan
Oktoberfest will take place in Santa Monica, California, on Saturday, October
4, 2014.
Traditionally, Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival held in
Germany that features beer drinking and dining on many animal-based foods such
as beer brats and schnitzels.
However, this one-day American take on the Oktoberfest will
be 100 percent vegan and complete with plant-based versions of traditional
Bavarian favourites, such as sausages, potato pancakes, chicken, and ice cream!
“Our one-of-a-kind event will feature traditional food,
live Oompah bands, Bavarian maidens, and of course, refreshing and delicious
beer poured to perfection by a bevy of great breweries,” boasts the
event’s website.
There will be all kinds of festive entertainment, including
stein-holding competitions and a mix of traditional German music alongside some
of LA’s most entertaining performers. Early bird tickets are now on sale with prices ranging from $15 (non-drinker) and $40
(unlimited beer). Check out the Oktoberfest website for more info.
With so many plant-based alternatives to your favourite
animal-based foods, switching to a vegan diet has never been easier. Check out ChooseVeg.ca to learn more.
