8th Annual Fall VegFest Presented by Unburger

Our 8th annual Fall VegFest is on Sunday, September 8, from 11am - 5pm at Riley Park in historic downtown Farmington. Everyone is invited to attend this free-admission family-friendly event, whether you are completely new to plant-based eating or have been eating this way for many years. Enjoy over 30 vendors, including restaurants, food trucks, caterers, specialty items, sustainable shopping, and nonprofits. We're also excited to add some great new presentations this year, including one by Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Chantal Singer. In addition, we will have a variety of local musicians playing a mix of original songs and popular covers, plus free massages! Visit the Fall VegFest page for details.

There's Still Time to Volunteer!

We need a few more volunteers to make this year's event a success! If you would like to help, please log into Volgistics and go to September 8 on the calendar to view current openings. Thanks to everyone who has already signed up to help!

Questions? Please reach out to Katie Johnson at Katie@VegMichigan.org. Want to join the VegMichigan Volunteer team? Click here to learn more.

Please Support Our Title Sponsor

Unburger is on a mission to revolutionize the burger experience by offering delicious, plant-based alternatives that are both better for you and the planet. Their commitment to sustainability is at the core of everything they do, from sourcing quality ingredients to minimizing their environmental footprint. With a focus on flavor, innovation, and compassion, they're proud to serve up mouthwatering meals that make a positive impact. Join them on a journey towards a healthier, more sustainable future, one bite at a time.

Join Us at a Meetup

Did you know VegMichigan hosts monthly Meetups in Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit, Lansing, and Traverse City? These gatherings have been a fun way to build community, support those who are new to plant-based eating, and promote establishments that offer delicious plant-based options. Join us to try a new restaurant or enjoy an old favorite while meeting like-minded folks! Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups, but we do ask that you enjoy a vegan meal while attending our events. Questions or comments about Meetups? Please contact Katie Johnson at katie@vegmichigan.org.

Lots of Events This Month!

The Smell of Money Film Screening & Free Appetizers (Ann Arbor)

Wednesday, September 4, 6:30pm-9:30pm

Tabling at Washtenaw Community College Welcome Day (Ann Arbor)

Wednesday, September 4

Book Club: The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall and Douglass Abrams (Virtual)

Thursday, September 5, 6pm-7:30pm

VegMichigan's 8th Annual Fall VegFest (Farmington)

Sunday, September 8, 11am-5pm

Tabling at Ann Arbor Farmers Market (Ann Arbor)

Wednesday, September 11, 7am-3pm

Metro Detroit Lunch Meetup at India Flavors (Farmington Hills)

Thursday, September 12, 12pm-1:30pm

Michigan State University Tailgate (East Lansing)

Saturday, September 14

Ann Arbor Meetup at Pilar's Tamales

Wednesday, September 18, 5pm-6:30pm

Sierra Club U-M Food and Climate Panel (Ann Arbor)

Wednesday, September 18, 6pm-7:30pm

Michiganders for a Just Farming System Lobby Day (Lansing)

Thursday, September 19, 9am

Tabling at Ann Arbor Green Fair

Friday, September 20, 5pm-8pm

University of Michigan Tailgate (Ann Arbor)

Saturday, September 21

Tabling at Ann Arbor Local Food Festival

Thursday, September 26, 5pm-8pm

Tabling at Pittsfield Township Farmers Market

Thursday, September 26, 2pm-6pm

Screening of The Smell of Money & Free Appetizers from Earthen Jar!

Join us on Wednesday, September 4 at the Michigan Theater for the Ann Arbor debut screening of this environmental justice film featuring rural residents who take on large-scale animal agriculture to preserve their health and protect the environment. Free appetizers will be served during the pre-reception starting at 6:30pm, the film starts at 7:30pm, and directly following the screening will be a live virtual discussion with the film's writer and producer, Jamie Berger. Purchase tickets here.

We Need Your Help Stopping Factory Farming in Michigan

VegMichigan is part of a coalition of organizations fighting to end factory farming in Michigan. Senate Bill 275 is a dangerous bill that is bad for the environment and would also expand factory farming in the state. Register for our Zoom Call on September 9, to learn more about the issue. We are also hosting a Lobby Day on September 19 in Lansing to oppose this bill. Lastly, we need volunteers on September 8 to get postcards signed at Fall VegFest. If you can help, please email justfarmingsystem@gmail.com.

VegMichigan is Now on TikTok

VegMichigan is on TikTok! Follow us @vegmichigan to check out our first few videos and check back for more content soon.

Event on Plant-Based Nutrition for Disease Prevention and Reversal

Learn more about how a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet can prevent and reverse disease on Tuesday, October 1, at 6:30pm, at the Ypsilanti Senior Center, located at 1015 Congress St. Local chef and author Vicki Brett-Gach will provide a healthy treat and Dr. Esselstyn will be available live via Zoom. Space is limited. To register, email Joyce at olmstedjoyce@gmail.com. For more info, click on the image.

Enter This Month's Raffle

Congratulations to the winners of last month's raffle! The answer was: Veggie Picnic. Kimberly Malone won a gift card to The Good Bowl, Patty Haan won a gift card to Woody's Oasis, and Trina Fuller won a vegan pizza from Toarmina's. For this month's raffle, you'll have a chance to win one of the following prizes.

$25 E-Gift Card to Baobab Fare (Detroit)

$25 E-Gift Card to Cinnaholic (Ann Arbor)

$25 E-Gift Card to Terry's Terrace (Harrison Township)

To enter the raffle, solve the word scramble below and email your answer and one prize preference to raffle@vegmichigan.org. Those with the correct answer will be entered into a raffle drawing for the prize of their choice. Winners will be announced in the October newsletter. Good luck!