13th World Veg Festival in San Francisco, Oct 6 - 7, 2012 October 6, 2012

Oct 6-7, 10 am to 6 pm both days

The San Francisco Vegetarian Society presents its 13th annual award-winning WORLD VEG FESTIVAL, commemorating World Vegetarian Day. This event is a celebration and open to the general public. SFVS will also be hosting the 40th International Vegetarian Union (IVU) in San Francisco.

This two-day Award Winning Festival celebrates its 13th year with an action packed weekend of very informative lectures by the movers and shakers of the vegetarian movement plus creative vegan cooking demos; international cuisine to sample or buy; vegan friendly merchandise; a Children's Corner and a variety of world entertainers. Outstanding speakers & more! Cooking demonstrations featuring international vegetarian cuisine, food samples, education, exhibits on health, humane and environmental topics, and entertainment will be part of the weekend's activities. This event is open to everyone.

"You do not have to be a vegetarian to come", says SFVS President Dixie Mahy. "We want everyone to come and try our delicious food, learn about vegetarianism and have a good time."

Founded in 1968, SFVS is a non-profit, volunteer and community-based organization that promotes the nutritional, ethical, social and environmental benefits of a vegetarian diet. Tel 415-273-5481. www.worldvegfestival.com

SFVS President Dixie Mahy is available for interviews. Dixie can be reached at 415-885-2251 or [email protected].

Official Website: http://www.worldvegfestival.com