Malta’s smashing plant-based festival is back, bringing together the best of vegan food, sustainable shopping, and community activities in one vibrant event! Whether you’re a committed vegan or simply curious about exploring a more compassionate lifestyle, Vegan Fest Malta offers something for everyone.
Vegan Fest Food: A Plant-Based Paradise
Prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary culinary journey! Vegan Fest Malta showcases a diverse array of plant-based cuisine that proves vegan food is anything but boring. From local vendors serving traditional Maltese dishes reimagined without animal products to international food stalls offering everything from home-made lemonade to mouthwatering plant-based burgers, the festival is a foodie’s dream.
Here’s a list of just some of the food vendors to give you an idea of the variety:
- Flora Asian Fusion – serving bao, bubble tea, and other Asian food
- Jo’s Delights – vegan sweets
- Sphinx – the traditional Maltese pastizzi, made without animal products
- BRUVV – serving local favourites such as ftira biz zejt, and other meals, completely vegan
- Huskie – local craft beers
- Odessa food truck – Caribbean food
- Maxtar – burgers with Beyond Meat
- Cicci Beqqi – hefty sandwiches & wraps without meat
- Tad-Donuts Fgura – sweet treats
Vegan Fest Malta is an exciting opportunity to enjoy a festival where you don’t have to worry about finding ethical vegan food. Sample innovative plant-based products hitting the market and discover new favourite ingredients to incorporate into your own cooking.
Vegan Fest Thrift: Sustainable Shopping
The festival’s marketplace celebrates ethical consumption with a carefully curated selection of sustainable, cruelty-free products. Browse through stalls offering vegan fashion, beauty products, homeware, and accessories – all created with respect for animals, people, and the planet.
The thrift section features pre-loved treasures that give new life to existing items, promoting a circular economy and reducing waste. Find unique clothing pieces, books, and household items at bargain prices while contributing to a more sustainable world.
Activities: Engage, Learn, Connect
Vegan Fest Malta is more than just food and shopping – it’s an opportunity to learn and grow. The festival features an inspiring lineup of speakers sharing insights on plant-based nutrition, animal rights, environmental conservation, and sustainable living.
Recharge your body and mind in the dedicated Wellness Area, where you can participate in yoga sessions, guided meditations, and mindfulness practices led by experienced instructors. Try a rejuvenating sound healing session or join a workshop on holistic health approaches that complement the vegan lifestyle.
When you need to unwind, head to the Chillout Area where local DJs and musicians create the perfect soundtrack for your festival experience. Relax on comfortable seating while enjoying ambient tunes that range from chilled electronic beats to acoustic melodies, all adding to the festival’s positive atmosphere.
Join workshops on everything from plant-based cooking to ethical activism. Participate in community discussions about the future of food and sustainability. The festival creates space for meaningful connections with like-minded individuals passionate about creating positive change.
Vegan Fest Kids Area: Plant-Based Fun for Little Ones
Children are the future advocates for a more compassionate world, and Vegan Fest Malta ensures they have a magical experience too! The dedicated kids’ area transforms into a vibrant playground where little ones can explore compassion for animals and nature through play and creativity.
Expert face painters create adorable animal designs while storytellers weave tales of kindness and conservation. Children can express themselves at the arts and crafts station using eco-friendly materials to create keepsakes inspired by nature. The popular puppet shows deliver important messages about animal welfare in a delightfully entertaining format.
Young visitors can enjoy child-friendly food options, participate in supervised games, and even join mini-workshops designed specifically for curious young minds. The area provides a safe, engaging environment where children develop an appreciation for our planet’s inhabitants while their parents explore other areas of the festival.
Sustainability: Walking the Talk
Vegan Fest Malta demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship through thoughtful practices throughout the event. The festival minimises waste with compostable serving ware, strategically placed recycling stations, and water refill points to reduce plastic bottle use.
Vendors are selected based on their ethical practices and commitment to sustainability. The organisers work tirelessly to ensure the festival’s carbon footprint is minimal, proving that large community events can be both joyful and environmentally responsible.
Whether you’re attending for the delicious food, sustainable shopping, enlightening talks, or family-friendly activities, Vegan Fest Malta promises a day of discovery and inspiration. Join us in celebrating the growing movement toward a more compassionate, sustainable way of living that benefits animals, people, and our planet.
Visit veganfestmalta.com for dates, location details, and the full programme of events.
Have you missed Vegan Fest? You can find a list of vegan & vegetarian restaurants in Malta at Happy Cow.