With the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Samuel L. Jackson, Jay Z, Beyonce, and Bill Clinton touting the benefits of vegan diets in the mass media, meatless eating is making its way into popular culture in a big way. There’s no question that the number of folks on a plant-based diet (or at least veg-curious) is rapidly growing. And with rising numbers of vegan eaters, more cruelty-free options are hitting the market, from grocery store items to restaurants to food festivals.
Food festivals, for instance, used to be the domain of meat eaters and cheese fiends, headlined by chefs famous for their foie gras creations and maple smoked bacon. But lucky for the meatless among us (and the animals of course), there are a whole host of cruelty-free celebrations popping up these days, from New York to San Francisco to Miami. Here are 10 must-attend meatless events across the U.S.