World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated on 1 November, by vegans around the world. The Day was established in 1994 by Louise Wallis, then President & Chair of the The Vegan Society UK.
2009 marks the 65th anniversary of veganism and the Society.
By location
Melbourne, Australia
World Vegan Day has been celebrated in Melbourne on the last Sunday of October for several years. The event is organised by a committee affiliated with Vegetarian Network Victoria, and featured stalls include Lentil as Anything, Invita Living Foods, Animals Australia, Aduki Independent Press, Eco-shout Melbourne, Vegan Society of Australia, ALV, the Melbourne University Food Co-op, and many more. The 2008 World Vegan Day festival was held on Sunday, 26 October at the Abbotsford Convent.
Adelaide, Australia
Vegan Festival in Adelaide celebrates World Vegan Day every year and takes place on Sunday in November. First Vegan Festival was held on 4th Nov 2007. The event is possible because of many individual volunteers and members of various organisations. Kas Ward is the Main Event Organiser.
http://www.veganfestival.info
M.A.D. FREE Weekend in Adelaide celebrates World Vegan Day in November. First M.A.D. Free Weekend – 13-15 November 2009 at Bliss Organic Cafe.
http://www.blissorganiccafe.com
