TABLING AT EASTERN MARKET
2026-05-30
We will have a table at Eastern Market to promote the Spring VegFest on Sunday, June 7th. We can’t wait to see you all at the Spring VegFest!

CIRCULARITY PARTY: CELEBRATE WASTE REDUCTION!
2026-06-05 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | BYOC Co., 25 Jackson Industrial Dr, #500, Ann Arbor, MI
Join us at BYOC Co. (Bring Your Own Container Company) for a Circularity Party celebrating waste reduction! This special event will feature ways to “green” your consumption and participate in our local circular economy, including:

Free relish tasting and live fermentation demonstration with local circular economy cannery, C’Mon Betty
Free “Build-Your-Own Quick Pickle Kits” provided by A2ZERO (while supplies last)
Free bags of climate-friendly, plant-based food when you sign up for VegMichigan’s 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge Program
Pop-up Shop by Smiling Jim’s Organic Seasonings
Prize drawings, giveaways, and discounts to help you live more sustainably

And, of course, bring your own containers to shop BYOC Co.’s wide selection of refillable eco-friendly personal care and household cleaning products! We hope to see you there!
To learn about all the sustainability events happening from May 31 – June 6th that are hosted by the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations from May 31 – June 6th visit here
*************************************
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

VEGMICHIGAN'S 25TH ANNUAL SPRING VEGFEST
2026-06-07 10:00 - 16:00
VEGMICHIGAN’S 25TH ANNUAL SPRING VEGFEST
Join us for our 25th Annual Spring VegFest on Sunday, June 7th from 10am to 4pm at Eastern Market in Detroit!
There will be delicious sweet and savory plant-based food, sustainable shopping, live cooking demos, nonprofits working towards great causes, a kid zone, and more!!
FREE ADMISSION so bring your friends and family for a fun and delicious day in Detroit! See you there 🙂
Check out the full vendor list, map, and more HERE.

ANN ARBOR MEETUP - COLD TRUTH ICE CREAM
2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Cold Truth, 100 S 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Join us at Cold Truth’s newest location in Ann Arbor (as a pop-up inside Blom Mead and Cider) for a special event – a flight of their hand-made non-dairy soft serve which includes their recommended topping for each flavor, or a single serving of one flavor… and at the Meetup the toppings are on Cold Truth, so why not give their recommendations a try? Decisions. Decisions. Try a 2 oz sample of each of the four flavors featured that day for $8, or a 6 oz serving of one flavor for $6… Hopefully it is your most difficult decision of the evening so you can relax and enjoy!
Cold Truth also makes hand-made gluten free waffle cones, if you prefer. Their flavors are made from real food, collaborating with locals as much as possible.
As we relax, let’s chat about our plant-based favs – our go-to foods, places, or recipes.
Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups. We do ask that you enjoy vegan fare while attending our events. And please note that you are responsible for the purchase of your own food. We hope you are able to join us!
RSVP here to save your spot! And if life throws you a curve, please update your reservation as we sometimes have wait-lists.
*************************************************************************************
VegMichigan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing Michiganders to plant-based eating through positive experiences and great-tasting food with triple benefits for our planet, personal health, and animal well-being. These monthly Meetups have been a fun way to build community, support those who are new or leaning more into plant-based eating, and promote restaurants who have delicious plant-based options. VegMichigan offers resources for folks who are interested in eating more plant-based, including nutrition and cooking videos and a 30-day pledge program complete with free samples of popular plant-based foods. To learn more, please visit our website at vegmichigan.org.
This A2ZERO program is hosted by VegMichigan in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!
The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations wants to know who they are reaching and the impact on the community so they are inviting you to complete this optional demographic survey. Thank you for your consideration.

ANN ARBOR SUMMERFEST
2026-06-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Ann Arbor Summerfest, Annex, 915 E. Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI
We will join the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations at the Ann Arbor Summerfest on Saturday June 13 to talk about the climate benefits of plant-based eating, to provide free plant-based food samples, and to invite attendees to sign-up for the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
For more details about Ann Arbor Summerfest visit here and here. For more information about the Annex and the Kids Zone at Ann Arbor Summerfest visit here
Parking and Directions
Map (We will be at the Annex.)
*************************************
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET TABLE
2026-06-17 07:30 - 15:00 | Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
VegMichigan will have a table at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market! We will be sharing information about the connection between our food choices and the climate as well as offering free food samples and inviting attendees to participate in our 30-day plant-based pledge.
**********
Collaboration with A2ZERO
This A2ZERO program is hosted by VegMichigan in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

DINNER MEETUP AT UNBURGER
2026-06-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Unburger, 22018 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124
DINNER MEETUP AT UNBURGER

Join us at Unburger in Dearborn on June 20th at 4pm for a VegMichigan Meetup.

Unburger is a laid-back eatery providing a menu of burgers, fries, shakes and other eats – all vegan.

RSVP on Meetup to attend – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/314784202/

30-DAY Plant-BASED PLEDGE FOR CITY OF ANN ARBOR EMPLOYEES
2026-06-24
We are providing City of Ann Arbor employees an opportunity to participate in the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
********************************************************************************************
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

PRIVATE PLANTIFY PARTY
2026-06-28
We are working with an Ann Arbor resident to offer our first Plantify Party. It gives groups an opportunity to learn about and discuss the climate benefits of plant-based eating, enjoy plant-based samples, and participate in the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
If you are a resident of Ann Arbor and interested in hosting a Plantify Party please contact Kim@VegMichigan.org
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

PEOPLES FOOD COOP (ANN ARBOR)
2026-06-29
We will have a table in front of the Ann Arbor Peoples Food Coop to promote how eating more plant-based can lower one’s carbon footprint.

BRYANT COMMUNITY CENTER
2026-07-01
The Bryant Community Center organizes a regular food distribution program for community members in need of food assistance. We will be there to offer plant-based food items and to spread awareness about the climate benefits of those plant-based food items.

ISLAND CITY ASSISTED LIVING STAFF
2026-07-09
We will be sharing information on the health, environmental, and ethical benefits of plant-based eating to the staff at Island City Assisted Living. Additionally, we will provide lunch and plant-based food items for individuals to take home.

ANN ARBOR ART FAIR TABLING
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-18
We will have a table at the Ann Arbor Art Fair to spread awareness about food and climate. We will have literature and we will be inviting people who are new to plant-based eating to participate in the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
Dates and Times:
Thursday, July 16 | 10 AM – 9 PM
Friday, July 17 | 10 AM – 9 PM
Saturday, July 18 | 10 AM – 8 PM
For full details about the Ann Arbor art fair visit the event webpage here.

ECHELON KITCHEN DINNER MEETUP (SOLD OUT)
2026-07-28
SOLD OUT!
Join us at our Echelon Kitchen Meetup in Ann Arbor on the evening of Tuesday, July 28 (seating’s are available at 6:30pm, 6:45pm, and 7:00pm). We are excited to share that a very special 3 course meal, plus dessert is being offered exclusively for us at this 2026 James Beard Award Finalist for Best New Restaurant for a fee of $67.25/person ($65 includes tip and gratuity + booking fees. Booking fees can vary depending on the size of your party).
As part of your dining experience, Chef Joe will discuss Echelon’s sustainable approach to maximizing flavor and creating new dishes from food that would have been otherwise wasted.
After you register for the dinner Echelon will provide a questionnaire for you to complete to share any allergies or dietary restrictions that you have so that they can accommodate all the guests.

To join us for this special Meetup, please register here.
To see menu you can visit here.

*********************************************************************************

This A2ZERO program is hosted by VegMichigan in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!
The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations wants to know who they are reaching and the impact on the community so they are inviting you to complete this optional demographic survey. Thank you for your consideration.

ANN ARBOR PRIDE TABLING (DWTN ANN ARBOR)
2026-08-01 12:00 - 21:00
We are excited to participate in Ann Arbor Pride! While we are there we will talking about the connection between food and climate. For part of the day we will serve plant-based samples and for part of the day we will be inviting people to participate in the plant-based pledge.
For full details about Ann Arbor Pride visit the webpage here.
General Map of the Event.

MEMBER APPRECIATION LAKE PARTY
2026-08-15 11:30 - 15:30 | White Lodge Clubhouse 3630 Colonial Dr, Pinckney, MI
Join us for a special VegMichigan Member Appreciation Lake Party. We want to give our members an opportunity to have a relaxed, fun summer afternoon with time to get to know one another. We will gather at a beautiful lodge and lakefront. There is a $20 fee to subsidize the cost of the catered lunch and snacks. VegMichigan is paying for the lodge rental.
You must be a member in good standing to reserve a spot. Memberships start at $30/year and help to sustain our programs. You can become a member here. If you do not know your member status please contact Noelle@VegMichigan.org.
Register here no later than Sunday August 9th to reserve your spot. Space is limited so RSVP today.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activities Offered:

Icebreakers/Getting to Know Each Other Activities
Brief Updates About VegMichigan’s Work & How We Have Evolved
Swimming / Wading / Sitting by the Water
Board Games / Card Games

Catered Lunch from Larcher Catering:

Black bean tamales and “chi’ken” taco tamales with key lime sauce
Cowboy Caviar
Chocolate chip pecan cookies

Additional Food Includes:

Tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole
Herbal “Bengal Spice” Iced Tea

Important Notes:

Open house event
Lunch will be served at 12pm – Please bring your own place setting (e.g., cup, dishes, silverware, napkin) to help keep this event easy and sustainable. We will have compostable plates, napkins, and cutlery available if needed.
Members can reserve a spot for 1 additional guest who is not a member
There will be NO lifeguard on duty / Swim at your own risk
No required activities – you are invited to partake in any of the activities you want
No air conditioning in the lodge, but there is a ceiling fan
Consider bringing your own lawn chair for lounging comfortably and/or your preferred non-alcoholic beverages

VEGMICHIGAN'S FALL FOOD & FUN NIGHT
2026-09-12 17:00 - 21:00 | 33113 Grand rIver ave, farmIngton, MI 48335
Join us for a fun night outside in Farmington with delicious plant-based food, great community, music to dance to, and a fire pit!
Keep an eye on our Fall Food & Fun Night page for vendor updates, event map, and more details.
