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Corpus Christi's 2nd Annual Veg Fest this Saturday

Posted at 11:08 PM, Oct 11, 2019
and last updated 2019-10-12 00:08:17-04

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Looking for a place to veg out this weekend? Look no further. The Corpus Christi Veg Fest is back!

The 2nd Annual Corpus Christi Veg Fest will take place this Saturday at Heritage Park, 1581 N. Chaparral Street.

It starts at 10 am this Saturday, Oct. 12, and goes until 4 pm.

The event is FREE to attend and promises loads of veggies, guest speakers, and a great time!

"This festival serves as a time to celebrate and promote plant-based foods, animal rights, and environmental sustainability. We hope you join us," their website says.

Here is a list of all the vendors that will be available:
MV CeramicsVegan MeatheadTula BlueArbonneMillie's MehndiLove is a SeedIt Works GlobalSubtropical NurseryThe Vine Juice CompanyCapitol City BakeryRaw XocolatlWild Veggie BouquetLick Honest Ice CreamsDriftwood Coffee CoBippity Boppity BundtsZambra Fusion CafeEddie Garza- ChefLemon ShakersCake ThievesTomiveganChile de ÁrbolLone Star Hawaiian IceVegan OutreachGrow Local South TexasYouga Yoga
The day will be delicious, healthy, and informative; their will be a few guest speakers to talk about veggie related topics!

"Corpus Christi VegFest speakers from around the country will deliver interesting, engaging and educational information regarding the plant-based lifestyle. Enjoy delicious plant strong foods while you listen & learn," their website says.

Here is that schedule:
10:30 AM Chef Eddie Garza is a vegan chef, cookbook author, and leading figure in the movement to reform food systems in Hispanic communities. Eddie has cooked for a host of plant-powered stars in the television, film and music industries. Free food samples during presentation, first come first serve.10:45 AM Acro Yoga in the Rose Garden to start in 15 minutes with Rafaela and Anthony from Youga Yoga.
Tevin Gray - 11:30 AM

Ted Crawford, MD - 1:30 PM

Chef Eddie Garza - 12:30 PM

John Daws, MOT - 2:30 PM

Learn more at https://www.corpuschristivegfest.com/