Vegan in San Diego, Inc. (VSD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to making veganism more accessible in San Diego County. VSD operates the following recurring events: San Diego Vegan Festival (annually, each April), and First Friday Night Market (monthly, except for April, pictured above). VSD hosts an annual Food, Toy and Supply drive each December in tandem with its First Friday Night Market. In the past, VSD has hosted an annual Vegan Taco Cook-Off (on hold since 2020) and an annual Best Of Vegan In San Diego awards each December (returning in 2023!). There are several other vegan event producers in San Diego and we hope you will support as many as you can! Attend, bring friends, and/or spread the word to help spread veganism across our beautiful county.
Below are upcoming vegan events and classes in/near San Diego!
Hosting or know of any upcoming events/classes? Please complete our Event Submission Form to share the details! Only local and vegan-related events will be accepted for listing. We would love to list your events and/or classes on this page, for free!
Events
September 2023
First Friday Night Market: Vendor Appreciation Month (by Vegan in San Diego)
Grossmont Center
- September 1, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Vegan in San Diego celebrates the San Diego vegan businesses that help make First Friday Night Market such a special event! Admission is free. Check First Friday Night Market page for more details!
Vegan Food Popup
- September 1, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Vista
- September 9, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — North Park
- September 15, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Vista
That Good Good Market
- September 19, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — Evolution/Donna Jean parking lot
Sunday Funday by Underdog
- September 24, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — North Park at Seek Beer Co, 3052 El Cajon Blvd
Forage and Flame
- September 10, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. — Sunsets and Sound, tickets required and space limited
- September 23, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. — Vegan Supper Club
- September 30, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. — Sunset at the Point, tickets required
October 2023
First Friday Night Market: Vegan Oktoberfest (by Vegan in San Diego)
Grossmont Center
- October 6, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Vegan in San Diego’s annual Vegan Oktoberfest themed event! Admission is free. Check back soon for more details.
Vegan Food Popup
- October 6, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Vista
- October 14, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — North Park
- October 20, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Vista
That Good Good Market
- October 17, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — Evolution/Donna Jean parking lot
Sunday Funday by Underdog
- October 29, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — North Park at Seek Beer Co, 3052 El Cajon Blvd
November 2023
First Friday Night Market: World Vegan Month (by Vegan in San Diego)
Grossmont Center
- November 3, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Vegan in San Diego’s annual St. Patrick’s Day themed event! Admission is free. Check back soon for more details.
Vegan Food Popup
- November 3, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Vista
- November 11, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — North Park
- November 17, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Vista
That Good Good Market
- November 21, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — Evolution/Donna Jean parking lot
Forage and Flame
- November 11, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. — Vegan Supper Club
December 2023
First Friday Night Market: Holiday Party + Food, Toy & Supply Drive (by Vegan in San Diego)
Grossmont Center
- December 1, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Vegan in San Diego’s annual Holiday Party + Food, Toy, and Supply Drive! Admission is free. We’ll be hosting a collection drive to benefit a local food bank, San Diego Youth Services, plus a handful of animal rescues. More details will be announced soon!
Vegan Food Popup
- December 1, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Vista
- December 9, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — North Park
- December 15, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Vista
Forage and Flame
- December 9, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. — Vegan Supper Club
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January 2024 – March 2024 events listed soon!
April 2024
San Diego Vegan Festival by Vegan in San Diego
Waterfront Park
- April 13, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego — San Diego Vegan Festival, brought to you by Vegan in San Diego. A full-scale VegFest celebrating the vegan lifestyle, showcasing food, drinks, goods, and education. Admission is free. More details coming soon!
For more San Diego/Vegan events, check out MeetUp.com!
Vegan in San Diego Prior Events
2023 San Diego Vegan Festival April 15, 2023
2022 Vegan in San Diego Food, Toy & Supply Drive
2019 Vegan in San Diego Food, Toy & Supply Drive
2019 Vegan Taco Cook-Off, August 11, 2019
2018 Vegan Taco Cook-Off, October 21, 2018