Festivals, Markets, and Pop-ups
Throughout the year, Asheville is home to various festivals and pop-up markets, providing wonderful ways to meet fellow vegans and support vegan businesses.
Vegan Markets
Vegan Market and Bridge and Tunnel Cafe host pop-up markets multiple times a year at the A-B Tech Coman Center.
Annual Vegan Fair
FarmShire Sanctuary and Sweeten Creek Brewing host an annual vegan fair in October each year.
VegFest Expo
VegFest Expos host vegan festivals in several cities in the southeast US, including two annually in Asheville each spring and fall.
Upcoming events
| Date / Time | Source | Location | Learn More |
| Sunday Oct 4, 2026 | VegFest Expo | Pack Square Park, Asheville | AVL VeganFest – VegFest Expos |
| Spring 2027 TBD | VegFest Expo | Pack Square Park, Asheville | AVL VeganFest – VegFest Expos |