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FoodInRoot To Host VegFest Tucson April 24

FoodInRoot To Host VegFest Tucson April 24

Gloria KnottGloria Knott
Apr 5, 20161 min read

Festival season is among us, meaning VegFest Tucson is almost here.

Hosted by FoodInRoot, a local organization known for various local farmers markets, VegFest promotes a plant-based and veganĀ diet.

From the flyer:

ā€œThe event is a festival with the common underlying theme being centered around plant-based, or vegan foods, and promotes the multitude of benefits of that lifestyle.ā€

From 10am to 6pm on Sunday, April 24, VegFest will featureĀ food samples, live entertainment, raffles,Ā cooking demonstrations, face painting, and guest speakers.

Guest speakers includeĀ vegan activist and author Robert Cheeke, Bite Size Vegan creator Emily Barwick, Factory Farming Awareness Coalition founder Katie Cantrell, Speciesism producer Mark Devries, and 15-year-old health advocate Haile Thomas.

The event isĀ located downtown at The Whistle Stop Depot. Admission isĀ $10 for adults and $8 for students. Children under 12 are free.

A portion of proceeds benefitsĀ City High School in Tucson.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit FoodInRoot.Ā 

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Gloria Knott

Gloria Knott

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Gloria Knott was Tucson Foodie's 2016 journalism and social media intern. In October 2025, she founded Tucson Love Letter, a community-first publication that helps you explore the magic of Tucson.

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