New England VegFest 2026

The New England VegFest (NEVF) is a free festival that brings the local community together to celebrate veganism: an animal-friendly, environmentally sustainable, and healthy lifestyle. Join us to sample and buy delicious vegan food and other plant-based products.

Learn about compassionate causes, hear amazing speakers, and participate in fun activities. The event began in 2010 and has grown into one of the largest VegFests in the country, attracting thousands from across New England.

New England VegFest 2026 is ALL AGES and FREE to attend from 12pm-5pm. We are asking attendees to please reserve a complimentary ticket to allow our team to plan more effectively and estimate attendance and supplies. It also will allow us a means of communicating directly with our attendees should we have updates to share. Your ticket earns you a FREE RAFFLE ticket at our awesome raffle table full of amazing prizes, so keep it handy! No ticket = no raffle entry.

Reserve 1 free ticket for yourself, or up to 5 free tickets per order (if you are arriving together as a family/group.) If you aren't arriving together please add another reservation under the additional name/s. If you made a reservation but are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation so we can better estimate attendance.

Limited VIP Early Entrance is $20 per person and allows 11am`-12pm arrival to get a head start on the day. VegFest members may choose a free VIP Early Entry Ticket and bring their member card for early entry along with their immediate family as per one of a variety of membership perks! (More info: vegfest.org/membership). This ticket is for members who have a paid, active 2026 membership subscription with VegFest. Please email [email protected] if you need to purchase this ticket option.

• New England Vegfest is rain or shine!
• The event is large, featuring a spacious indoor air-conditioned exhibit hall full of vendors (which you can explore inside the Wellness Center both on the first AND second floor track.) There is also a beautiful outdoor area featuring several vendors along with a selection of vegan food trucks!
• Vendors include a wide array of plant-based food (including hot food, beverages, pre-packaged foods, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options,) and merchandise, as well as dozens of local non-profits including animal advocacy groups and sanctuaries.
• Your free ticket includes admission to a full schedule of presentations and workshops.
• Parking is free!
• The event is family-friendly & stroller-friendly, featuring a children's area.
• The venue is handicap-accessible and wheelchair friendly, with elevators for vendors and guests. The event features a variety of seating areas, open spaces to get fresh air, and areas to get a break from the crowd, providing a comfortable experience for our guests.

For the full details about the event and campus, please visit our website at

Thank you for your participation!

@NEVegFest #NEVegFest

Disclaimer: Entry and attendance guidelines, vendors, speaking engagements, and schedule per the event organizers, venue, city, or state are subject to change and VegFest will do our best to communicate changes or updated policies as the event date approaches.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Worcester State University - Wellness Center, 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, United States

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