Presenter/Speaker
Opportunities are available!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2021
7 AM – 1 PM
Village at Leesburg 1602 Village Market Boulevard Southeast #Suite 215
Leesburg, VA 20175
Something for everybody
Presenters
Featuring expert doctors, researchers, and activists to discuss timely topics such as health, diet, animal welfare, and the environment.
Music
Live music is a perfect campanion to a day at our Veg Fest.
Exhibitors
Our exhibitors will be showcasing the benefits of an eco-friendly, plant-based lifestyle including animal rescues, non-profits, food, and much more.
Keynote Speaker | Captain Paul Watson
1:00pm | live virtual talk + Q&A
Captain Paul Watson is a marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist. Watson was one of the founding members and directors of Greenpeace. In 1977, he left Greenpeace and founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. A renowned speaker, accomplished author, master mariner, and lifelong environmentalist, Captain Watson has been awarded many honors for his dedication to the oceans and to the planet. Among many commendations for his work, he received the Genesis Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1998, was named as one of the Top 20 Environmental Heroes of the 20th Century by Time Magazine in 2000 and was inducted into the U.S. Animal Rights Hall of Fame in Washington D.C. in 2002. He was also awarded the Amazon Peace Prize by the president of Ecuador in 2007. In 2012, Captain Watson became only the second person after Captain Jacques Cousteau to be awarded the Jules Verne Award, dedicated to environmentalists and adventurers. In 2019 he was awarded an commendation from Governor Ned Lamont from the State of Connecticut for “50 years as an environmental conservation activist”.
PARTICIPATE
Become An Exhibitor
Join us as an exhibitor and share your products, services and/or literature with thousands of people in your area who deeply care about creating a healthier, more sustainable, and compassionate lifestyle! All vendors welcome as long as you don’t bring or talk about animal products.
Volunteer
Our Veg Fest is seeking volunteers, to set up and break down for the event, to staff the tables, assist speakers and food vendors, and other duties. Volunteers are greatly appreciated!
Become A Sponsor
Sponsoring is a great way to promote your business, group, or product to thousands of people and show that your organization is a supporter of an ethical, environmentally-friendly, healthy way of living.
All prospective FOOD vendors must fully submit their complete application no later than 30 days prior to the event as an absolute deadline
Accepting ALL applications right now!
Questions? Comments?
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