A massive Northern Vegan Festival is to be held at Manchester Central on Saturday 7 April.

According to a recent report published by media outlet Quartz, analysing the latest Google Search data, global interest in veganism has become more popular than vegetarianism.

Festival organiser Victoria Bryceson said: “With interest in the vegan lifestyle growing, overtaking vegetarianism, and at an all-time high, there’s a massive demand around the country for vegan-friendly events.

“Our festivals are set to be a fantastic day out whether you’re vegetarian, vegan or simply vegan-curious. The idea behind the festivals is to educate and inform everyone about the vegan lifestyle and offer support to anybody who would like to try it.”

Vegan Events UK organises over 20 of the largest vegan festivals and events across the UK.

The festival in Manchester includes a feast of mouth wateringly delicious food, plant-based hot and cold dishes, Asian, Mediterranean, Indian, Greek, hotdogs, burgers, street food, raw food and gourmet food, pies, cakes, chocolates, cookies, doughnuts, sandwiches and salads to take away – as well as alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, juices, smoothies, tea and coffee.

There will also be a great selection of non food stalls at the event selling a wide variety of items including fashion, footwear, jewellery, beauty and skincare products, candles, crafts, clothing, footwear, homeware, gifts and charity merchandise.

As well as stalls to look round, there will also be a wide range of free food samples to try, live music, inspirational talks, live cookery demonstrations, workshops and children’s activities.

Going vegan has transformed Victoria’s life: “I’ve never felt happier and healthier.”

She started the festival with the aim of promoting animal welfare and how to live a more ethical and healthy lifestyle.

“There will be several animal welfare charity stalls raising awareness of their causes. For anybody who would like to get involved with volunteering this is an ideal place to talk to lots of different charities and gather information, and all the stall holders are happy to talk to people and answer any questions.”

The festivals are run in partnership with animal welfare charities including Miracle’s Mission.

“It’s all about trying new things and opening people’s eyes to new possibilities,” continues Victoria. “Cutting out meat and dairy is easier than you might think and many people are increasingly looking for alternatives as they want to live more healthily and ethically.

“They want to find out more about the new innovative foods and recipes now available and want to do it affordably. Our festivals will educate people on how to do all of this.”

100% of @Northveganfest 's £5 entry goes to animal welfare charities and there's also advance fast track tickets including goody bags available here: https://t.co/T444YwQULS pic.twitter.com/CxuqKu90j7

— Manchester Central (@mcr_central) February 20, 2018

Entry is from just £5 (under 16s free), which includes entry to all areas and activities. Standard tickets are purchased at the door on the day.

VIP tickets, £15, include fast track entry and a goody bag full of vegan products, samples, discounts and offers can be purchased in advance but sell out quickly.

For more information please visit veganeventsuk.co.uk or facebook.com/VeganEventsUK.

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