RI VegFest will return to the WaterFire Arts Center, in Providence, Rhode Island, from noon to 5 p.m. on February 21 and 22, 2026. bringing two, high-energy days of fully vegan food, shopping and celebration. The popular festival invites vegans, vegetarians and the plant-curious alike to experience the joy of compassionate, plant-based living in a welcoming and festive atmosphere.

Now in its sixth year, RI VegFest will feature 90-plus vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants, bakeries, food trucks, beverage producers, artists, makers and nonprofit organizations. Vendors will travel from across Rhode Island and 13 other states, including California, Florida, Colorado and Indiana. A bar will serve vegan cocktails, mocktails and beer, adding to the party-like atmosphere that has helped the event sell out five years in a row.

“It has been incredible to watch this community grow and evolve since our first event in February of 2020,” says founder Robin Dionne. “What started as a way to bring Southern New England plant-based food lovers together has truly become a destination event.”

RI VegFest has earned a Green Events certification from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for its commitment to sustainability. Through a partnership with Epic Renewal, more than 95 percent of festival waste is diverted from landfills through composting.

Cost: Tickets start at $12.25. VIP ticketholders receive early entry at 11 a.m. Location: 475 Valley St., Providence, RI. For more information and to obtain tickets, which may not be available at the door, visit RIVegFest.com.