The vegan market returns to Leicester

As you know, the first ever vegan market came to Leicester back in June and was a huge success. So much so that the Leicester Vegan Community have organized another vegan market for September!

Similar to the last event, this second market will take place on a Sunday at the Leicester covered market in the city center, from 11am to 3pm on the 4th of September.

Once again the event will support businesses, traders, artists, makers, charities, projects and community groups who have a strong vegan ethos. Offering food, drink, clothing, arts, crafts, cosmetics, gifts, entertainment and much more. It is an outdoor covered venue, so whatever the weather, you can come and enjoy a great day in the fantastic market place, right at the heart of Leicester City.

Here is a rundown of the vendors currently signed up for the September market. Be sure to check back frequently as I’ll continue to update this list in the run up to the event. And if you have a stall that’s not listed below, please do let me know!

Food stalls

• Ananda Foods: marshamallows, wagon wheels, pick ‘n’ mix
• Currant Affairs: snack foods, pastries, drinks
• De Fruit Bar: juices
• Farrinheight Foods – Compassionate Catering: homemade vegan food sold at local farmers market & food festivals
• Hornett Wholefoods: food, drinks
• Just Eat Natural: raw food and juices
• Lakeside Ethical Treats: The usual huge range of goodies, many of which are made by small companies and not seen in regular shops
• Lettices: vegan cheese
• LuVegan: vegan cupcakes and treats
• Naturally Vegan Food Co: vegan cheeses
• Mex It Up: Mexican street food
• Minkiemoo Bakery: gluten free vegan & raw vegan cakes
• Mithaas: pure veggie Indian food restaurant
• No Baloney: cold foods
• Raw Bite: organic fruit and nut bars
• Raw Food Rosie’s: artisan tree-nut cheese and raw snacks
• Happily Raw: raw pizza, wraps, burgers, cakes
• Snail and Rabbit Loose Leaf tea: tea and gifts
• Sona Foods: Indian snack food
• Totally Vegan: homemade foods and cakes
• Trini Foods: Leicester’s very own long-standing Caribbean caterers Trini Foods
• V:GD: raw vegan desserts
• Vegan Pizza Co.: freshly made vegan pizzas
• Veggies Catering: vegan fast food caterers and outreach
• Vieforvegan: gluten-free cakes, cookies and other sweet treats
• Vork pie: vegan pies
• Whipee Gelato: vegan gelato and waffles
• Willow and Dove: vegan chocolates, cakes and sweets, free from gluten, soya and refined sugars

Artists / Craft makers / clothes / other:

• Benevita: health weight management
• Black Star Printshop: t-shirt and clothing
• Bonnie Leeman: t-shirts, candle holders, prints, art display
• Clean&Natural: organic skin and haircare line
• Evolve Personal Training: personal trainer
• Food for a Future: cookery demos and vegan leaflets
• Freet Footwear: vegan barefoot shoes
• Girl Against the Clones: greeting cards & t-shirts
• Iuvo Skincare: natural and organic skincare
• Jack Holland Bartlet: photographs
• Jonathan O’Farrell / Good Moon Cards: plants, prints
• Kira’s Krunchies: vegan dog treats
• Leicester Bonsai Cacti And More: bonsai, cacti and other plants
• Lucy Andrews: ceramics, illustrations
• Manns Eco Garden: eco products
• Nima Gajjar: henna, gopi dots
• Oda Sonju Coaching: nutrition and health coach
• Skyflower threads: handmade clothing
• Soul Alignment: Himalayan salts, incense, crystals
• The Greenhouse: plants and seeds
• Tails of Joy: dog treats, pet care
• Vegan Deviant: vegan clothing and accessories
• We Love Pilates: Diane from We Love Pilates who will be on hand to talk about the benefits of Pilates and to promotes her local classes

Non-profits/charities

• L.A.R.: animal welfare info & outreach
• League Against Cruel Sports: information
• Leicester Animal Rights: local activitists – all donations they receive on the day will go directly to funding the campaigns they are involved in
• Leicester Vegan Community: information stall
• Leicestershire Vegan Families: will be providing a space for the kids to seek some entertainment and for families to learn about bringing your children up as vegans
• Pudz Animal Sanctuary: vegan-run shelter and all donations they receive on the day will go directly to funding the care of the animals

 

Be sure to check out my full review of the first vegan market here. You can also follow the Leicester Vegan Community on Facebook for regular updates.