Vegfest UK

The dates have been confirmed for a brand new vegetarian lifestyle show in the heart of the West End of London at the world famous Kensington Olympia over two days in October 2013. 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the two day event.

Comedian Dave Spikey (Phoenix Nights) is amongst the guests participating, which also includes musician Macka B, comedian Andrew O'Neill, presenters Janey Lee Grace and Dale Pinnock, athlete Fiona Oakes, chef Chad Sarno, actress Roxy Shahidi, nutritionists Yvonne Bishop-Weston, Christine Bailey and Julie Silver and a number of other leading lights from within the healthy living sector, including top chefs, nutritionists, speakers, entertainers, celebrities and experts, with many more to be confirmed.

The show sees over 150 stalls, all full of the latest vegetarian and vegan products, as well as two cookery demo theatres, a Living Raw prep zone, 3 talks rooms, 2 cinemas, 2 workshops spaces, a kids area and a large performance stage, ensuring visitors to the event are spoiled for choice, with many of the stalls providing free samples and tasters as well as produce at vastly reduced costs.

Admission to the event is £10 each day (£6 concessions, £2 Kids under 14) and tickets are available on the gate or in advance. All tickets bought in advance are on a Buy One Get On free offer too, ensuing real value for visitors from across London and the South East. The event is sponsored by Fry's distribution, Yaoh and Out of Hand, with more sponsors to be confirmed.

VegfestUK have organised a number of successful veggie food events in both Brighton and Bristol over the last decade, event attracting up to 25,000 people at a time, with the 2013 Bristol event featuring The Happy Mondays, Peter Hook (New Order), The Farm, 808State, Caravan Palace, The Abyssinians, Macka B and a host of other top acts at what is officially the world's biggest vegan event. For more information about VegestUK events see the website or london.vegfest.co.uk