vegfest 2026

SundayApril 26, 2026, 11am-5pm EDT

Michiana Vegfest is the only event in Southwestern Michigan and Northwestern Indiana offering the unique opportunity to connect with experts in health, plant-based nutrition, the environment, and sustainable living, all within a single day! Attendees also enjoy tasty vegan preparations from food vendors and observe appealing chef demonstrations to learn more about plant-powered living. Admission is FREE!

Dr. Michael Klaper will be our keynote speaker!

Stay tuned for more information, coming soon.

Drive to the back of the Hilton Garden Inn to find the Gillespie Center
Clear signage to help you find the Gillespie Center
Final turn around the Hilton Garden Inn

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.

The Gillespie Conference Center
Large free parking area at the Gillespie Center

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