Vegan Oktoberfest

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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.

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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.