From a press release:
“Who: Compassion Over Killing presents DC VegFest
The event will feature renowned speakers, including:
- US Congressman Jamie Raskin, Representative from Maryland’s 8th District
- David Carter, former NFL player and “The 300 Pound Vegan”
- Miyoko Schinner, CEO of Miyoko’s Kitchen, author “Artisan Vegan Cheese”
- Grey, vegan rapper
- Doron Petersan, owner of DC’s Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats and FareWell
- Dr. Ruby Lathon, holistic nutritionist
- Eddie Garza, author, “¡Salud! Vegan Mexican Cookbook”
- Kathy Stevens, Founder Catskill Animal Sanctuary
What: The free event offers:
- Complimentary samples of vegan cuisine
- Live Music
- Busboys & Poets Beer Garden
- Humane Rescue Alliance Barking Lot
- Kids’ Zone
- Inspirational Speakers & Cooking Demonstrations
When:
Saturday, September 2nd
11AM to 6PM
Where:
Outdoors at Yards Park, DC
(Intersection of N St. SE and First St. SE)
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @DCVegFest (#DCVegFest2017)
Why: DC VegFest is a fun, free, and flavorful way to discover the many benefits of choosing
plant-based foods for our health, the planet, and animals.”