Vegan Events UK is bringing its plant-based celebration to Wakefield for the first time, hosting the Wakefield Vegan Festival at Unity Hall on Saturday 3rd October 2026.
Running from 10.30am to 4.30pm, the festival brings together world street food vendors, ethical lifestyle brands, and local producers across more than 60 stalls. Located on Westgate, near Wakefield Westgate railway station, the event offers free entry for accompanied under-16s and caters to vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, and curious foodies alike.
“The festival brings together world street food, ethical brands, and the vegan community in one incredible day. Whether you are flexitarian, vegan-curious, vegetarian, or just looking for a great day out, everyone is welcome.”
– Vegan Events UK
Stallholders and Regional Highlights
Local West Yorkshire vendors take centre stage at the event. Castleford-based brewery Lab in the Garage will serve core craft beers made with locally sourced malt, including traditional northern bitters and oatmeal stouts.
West Yorkshire caterers Relevance will bring plant-based versions of traditional Yorkshire bakes, scotch eggs, pies, and sweet treats. York-based Drink Me Designs will showcase hand-drawn, animal-inspired illustrations produced using organic cotton, recycled card, and vegan inks.
Animal welfare charity Miracle’s Mission will also host a stall to raise funds for rescuing, neutering, and rehabilitating sick and disabled animals globally.
Talks, Demos, and Workshops
Alongside shopping and food sampling, visitors can attend a full schedule of educational talks and interactive sessions:
- Gut Health & Hormones: Anne Davies hosts a session on plant-based nutrition, hormone balance, and gut health.
- Easy Entertaining: Jessica Goldthorpe leads a workshop on creating whole-food menus for dinner parties.
- Fitness & Mindfulness: Muay Thai coach Benny Green runs an authentic training session blending technique and power.
- Live Demos: The Vegetarian Society hosts live cookery demonstrations throughout the afternoon.
- Community Stories: The Vegan Society hosts a panel exploring the positive personal impacts of vegan living.
Tickets and Volunteering
Standard tickets cost £5, while VIP tickets are available for £15 and include a goody bag packed with samples, discounts, and a free can of CBD wine from sponsor Rebel Wine for guests over 18. All tickets must be booked in advance online.
Organisers are also recruiting volunteers for morning, afternoon, or full-day shifts to assist with scanning tickets, managing payments, and running charity stalls. Volunteers receive free entry to the festival alongside a complimentary food voucher.
Full event details, volunteer registration, and advance tickets are available via the Vegan Events UK website.
