Listen up veggie-lovers, Kelowna’s first vegan festival is finally here and with it comes a host of cruelty-free goodies.

The two-day festival is taking over the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna’s cultural district.

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Boasting more than 45 vendors from across B.C. and Alberta, along with guest speakers and kids activities, the event will not only fill your brain with informative facts but your belly and heart.

Created as a way for local vegans to try new products, pick up old favourites, and to educate curious passersby, the Kelowna Vegan Festival not only offers tasty meal options but education on how to adopt the vegan lifestyle in a healthy way.

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From body care, clothing and candles to kombucha, dairy-free cheese and vegan curries, the festival offers up cruelty-free alternatives to combat any craving.

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Also onsite is Victoria’s own Very Good Butchers, a vegan butchery which is serving up all the barbeque classics like smokies and burgers, only replacing the beef with beans.

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Admission is by donation and the event carries on until 5 p.m. today, and will return from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.