Tel Aviv To Host World’s Largest Vegan Food Festival Next Month

Vegans, rejoice! Vegan Fest, the “world’s largest vegan festival” is happening at the Sarona complex in Tel Aviv from June 6-7.

More than 50,000 attendees are expected to whet their appetite with vegan options from 26 local restaurants and 37 vegan stalls.

The free event will feature more than 100 food and vegan product stands. It will also have live performances, holistic workshops, lifestyle lectures, a children’s entertainment area, and cooking workshops with famous chefs.

Israel has become a popular destination for vegans due to its numerous vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants located around the country, but mainly in Tel Aviv which is currently home to at least 400 vegan and vegan-friendly kitchens.

The Independent crowned Tel Aviv the “vegan capital of the world” in 2017.