VegFest 2009

John Salley Keynotes VegFest April 26 in Ferndale
Vegetarian tastefest & expo promotes meatless, earth-friendly diet
NBA champion, TV/film personality and devoted vegan John Salley will give the keynote address at this year's VegFest, taking place Sunday, April 26 at Ferndale High School. The annual vegetarian tastefest and expo formerly known as the Great American Meatout is hosted by VegMichigan, the state's largest vegetarian group, and features food from local restaurants, lectures, cooking and raw food demonstrations, exhibitors, free samples, literature and more, all designed to promote the health, environmental and ethical benefits of a plant-based diet.
Major sponsors include Whole Foods Market, 93.9 FM The River, Natural Awakenings magazine, and the Medicine Cabinet Pharmacy.
VegFest takes place from noon until 5 p.m. at Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest in Ferndale (south of 9 Mile, west of Woodward). Admission at the door is $10, $5 students, free to children under 6 and VegMichigan members. For details and to purchase discounted tickets and memberships in advance, visit www.VegMichigan.org or call toll-free 877-778-3464 for more information.
Please think about bringing a family member or friend who would be interested in learning more about the reasons to become vegetarian or at least to cut back on meat. VegFest is a perfect low-pressure opportunity to expose them to the benefits of a plant-based, cruelty-free diet.