On Saturday the Leicester vegan fair returned for the third and final time this year, this time taking up the space within Fullhurst College. I wasn’t sure what to expect this time around. The first two vegan markets were an amazing success, but I wasn’t sure if that was partly due to the location of it being right in the city centre.
Big crowds early on
Well, I needn’t have worried. When we arrived around 11:30 the parking lot was overflowing and there was a steady stream of people arriving to the event. Inside, there were plenty of stalls selling every type of food you’d want from a vegan market, as well as different charities, a vegan family room, cooking demos and live music. There was even a brewery this time selling their own beer, result!
I’m always worried about food selling out, so Andrew and I made our way around all the hot food vendors first and then hit up the other food stalls for treats to take home. Here are just a few highlights from the event:
The Vegan Grindhouse
Delicious hotdog from The Vegan Grindhouse
Lovely folk behind The Vegan Grindhouse
Vegan cheesecake from Unless Hardcore Vegan Catering
Seriously good “festive bagel” from Unless Hardcore Vegan Catering
Mex it Up
Scrumptious jackfruit and chilli nachos from Mex it Up
Beer and nachos – the perfect combination
No Baloney
Yummy hot dog bite from No Baloney
Vegetarian and vegan group
Sea Shepherd
Vegan marshmallows from Anandas
The Naturally Vegan Food Company
The most amazing smoked vegan cheese from The Naturally Vegan Food Company
Delicious sweets from Willow & Dove
Decadent donuts from Vegan Junk Notts (and their sausage rolls are to die for)
Currant Affairs
The always delicious Vork Pies
My haul
Did you make it to the fair? What were the highlights for you?