Michiana VegFest is Indiana’s only one-day event bringing together expert speakers in health, plant-based nutrition, the environment, and sustainable living—all in one place. Attendees can enjoy delicious vegan offerings from food vendors, watch engaging chef demonstrations, and sample free tastings during the demos while discovering how to embrace plant-powered living.
Admission is FREE!
Dr. Michael Klaper will be our keynote speaker!
Click here for the full list of presenters (speakers and chefs).
From games to hands-on activities, don’t miss this year’s Kids’ Corner!
Address: 53995 IN-933, South Bend, IN 46637
Located in the Hilton Garden Inn, next to the Inn at Saint Mary’s
Click here for a map to find the Gillespie Center.
Click here to see the bus line 5 route: stop at 933 and Cripe St, right in front of the Gillespie Center.
Click here to see the Gillespie Center layout.
Parking is free.
Near the Gillespie Center, there are over 800 spaces in that parking lot alone.
The venue is wheelchair accessible and it offers free Wi-Fi. We have also rented a room to be the lactation room.
At Gillespie Center, signage and banners will guide you. Volunteers will also be at the entrance of the building to help guide you through the event.
LODGING
The Hilton Garden Inn, at the Gillespie Center, is offering a limited quantity of discount rates for VegFest participants.
Call Allison Lewis, Special Events Sales Manager at 574.323.2467 and inform her that you are a VegFest participant, or email Allison Lewis with your information. Do it as soon as possible to guarantee your room because the Gillespie Center is very busy, especially on weekends.
