In partnership with the Weinberg Y in Baltimore, Maryland, the free family event offers cooking demos, food tastings, and free vending for youth entrepreneurs.
Black Veg Society and Divayogi are excited to announce the return of the 3rd Annual Children’s Veg Fest, taking place in-person on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at The Weinberg Y in Waverly (900 East 33rd St, Baltimore, MD 21218). Admission is completely free, welcoming children, families, and community members from across Greater Baltimore. A virtual session is scheduled on Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Presented by Craigslist Charitable Fund and hosted in partnership with The Y in Central Maryland, Children’s Veg Fest is a premier family-centered gathering created to inspire youth through accessible nutrition education, joyful movement, and compassionate living.
A Day Packed with Plant-Powered Family Fun
Designed to make healthy living engaging and approachable, the festival features a full schedule of interactive activities for all ages:
+ Live Cooking Demonstrations & Food Samples: Inspiring youth and parents with quick, affordable, and delicious plant-based recipes.
+ Music & Interactive Movement: Family-friendly entertainment and mindfulness sessions to encourage active lifestyles.
+ Youth Entrepreneurship: Dedicated opportunities allowing youth vendors to vend for free, empowering young leaders and makers to showcase their businesses.
Vendor Activities & Giveaways: Hands-on games, wellness crafts, and educational resources provided by community partners.
Powered by Community & Generous Sponsors
The 3rd Annual Children’s Veg Fest is made possible through strong grassroots collaboration. In addition to presenting sponsor Craigslist Charitable Fund, the festival is backed by:
+ Event Sponsors: The Land of Kush (VeganSoul Bistro), Dr. Bronner’s, Black VegFest, Jamii Leadership, and Brown Girl Wellness.
+ Animal Rights Sponsor: Dedicated advocacy support provided by Dawn S.
+ Product Donors & Sampling Partners: Generous contributions from SunButter, Forager Project, HIPPEAS, Dr. Bronner’s All-One!, Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods, Beyond Meat, CocoJune, Smarties, and True Citrus.
How to Attend & Support
Free Registration: Families can reserve free entry tickets online at www.childrensvegfest.com.
Youth Vendor Sign-Up: Young entrepreneurs interested in vending for free can register through the website. Deadline is Friday, August 21.
Get Involved: Community members can donate directly to support ongoing youth nutrition and education programming.
For updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content, follow along on Instagram @childrensvegfest.
