VegFest O‘ahu has attracted significant media attention in addition to thousands of attendees. Here is a selection of articles and features that have helped spread the word about VegFest O‘ahu and the benefits of a plant-based diet.
Your Ultimate Guide to Living Your Best Vegetarian Life at the 2019 VegFest O‘ahu
HONOLULU MAGAZINE, 9/13/2019
By Robbie Dingham. Explore Honolulu’s plant-based food scene (try jackfruit tacos and cauliflower shawarma); catch a mini-class in yoga, hula or dance; try vegan versions of some familiar comfort foods; and learn more about sustainable living island-style at the fourth VegFest O‘ahu on the grounds of Honolulu’s Civic Center. Read More…
HONOLULU MAGAZINE, 9/13/2019
By Robbie Dingham. Explore Honolulu’s plant-based food scene (try jackfruit tacos and cauliflower shawarma); catch a mini-class in yoga, hula or dance; try vegan versions of some familiar comfort foods; and learn more about sustainable living island-style at the fourth VegFest O‘ahu on the grounds of Honolulu’s Civic Center. Read More…
VegFest O‘ahu Offers Music and Food for Thought
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER, 9/19/2019
“Eat your veggies!” That will be more of a cheer than a demand this Saturday at VegFest O‘ahu festival, offering plenty of food, entertainment, and education, including demos of plant-based favorite foods. Can’t imagine a loco moco without the beef and eggs? There’s a healthy version made with brown rice and tofu. Read More…
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER, 9/19/2019
“Eat your veggies!” That will be more of a cheer than a demand this Saturday at VegFest O‘ahu festival, offering plenty of food, entertainment, and education, including demos of plant-based favorite foods. Can’t imagine a loco moco without the beef and eggs? There’s a healthy version made with brown rice and tofu. Read More…
VegFest O‘ahu 2019
KHON2 TV, WAKE UP 2DAY, 9/18/2019
Chef Mama T, Executive Chef at Umeke Market, joined KHON2 this morning with all of the details about VegFest O’ahu, a celebration of island-style plant-based, sustainable living. The free festival brings together more than 50 booths offering education, food, and entertainment. Watch Here…
KHON2 TV, WAKE UP 2DAY, 9/18/2019
Chef Mama T, Executive Chef at Umeke Market, joined KHON2 this morning with all of the details about VegFest O’ahu, a celebration of island-style plant-based, sustainable living. The free festival brings together more than 50 booths offering education, food, and entertainment. Watch Here…
VegFest O‘ahu 2019 Photo Gallery
FOKOPOINT Photo Gallery, 9/22/2019
Beautiful photo gallery of VegFest O‘ahu 2019, fifty-nine photos of booths, people, food, and activities at the free festival. View Here…
FOKOPOINT Photo Gallery, 9/22/2019
Beautiful photo gallery of VegFest O‘ahu 2019, fifty-nine photos of booths, people, food, and activities at the free festival. View Here…
VegFest O‘ahu 2019 Out and About Photos
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER, OUT AND ABOUT Photo Gallery, 9/22/2019
Forty-eight photos by Kat Wade of people at VegFest O‘ahu 2019, where visitors could learn about the benefits of sustainable food and sustainable living. Chefs also provided demonstrations of tasty, vegetarian dishes. View Here…
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER, OUT AND ABOUT Photo Gallery, 9/22/2019
Forty-eight photos by Kat Wade of people at VegFest O‘ahu 2019, where visitors could learn about the benefits of sustainable food and sustainable living. Chefs also provided demonstrations of tasty, vegetarian dishes. View Here…
Hawaii State Senate Honors Festival Producer Joy Waters
POSITIVE MEDIA HAWAII, 10/28/2016
Senator Gabbard presented VegFest O‘ahu Producer Joy Waters with a Certificate from the Hawaii State Senate that honors and congratulates her for her inspiring community efforts. Read More…
POSITIVE MEDIA HAWAII, 10/28/2016
Senator Gabbard presented VegFest O‘ahu Producer Joy Waters with a Certificate from the Hawaii State Senate that honors and congratulates her for her inspiring community efforts. Read More…
6 Reasons You Should Go to VegFest O‘ahu
HONOLULU MAGAZINE, 8/23/2017
This free event isn’t just for vegans. Once a fringe diet that scared most meat- and butter-loving Americans, veganism is starting to move from marginal to mainstream. Read More…
HONOLULU MAGAZINE, 8/23/2017
This free event isn’t just for vegans. Once a fringe diet that scared most meat- and butter-loving Americans, veganism is starting to move from marginal to mainstream. Read More…
The Conversation: Radio Interview with VegFest O‘ahu Producer Joy Waters
HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO, 8/29/2017
Hawaii should be the healthiest place in the world, but it isn’t. 1 out of 4 residents is obese and we have the highest rate of diabetes in the country. The growing plant-based movement looks to change all that as support for vegan diets and concerns about meat consumption move toward the mainstream. This 8 minute radio interview discusses the reasons for the rise of the plant-based movement in Hawaii. Listen Here…
HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO, 8/29/2017
Hawaii should be the healthiest place in the world, but it isn’t. 1 out of 4 residents is obese and we have the highest rate of diabetes in the country. The growing plant-based movement looks to change all that as support for vegan diets and concerns about meat consumption move toward the mainstream. This 8 minute radio interview discusses the reasons for the rise of the plant-based movement in Hawaii. Listen Here…
VegFest O‘ahu Celebrates Plant-Based, Sustainable Living
KHON2 TV, LIVING 808, 8/29/2017
In Hawaii, where so many residents suffer from diet-related illnesses, VegFest O‘ahu provides a valuable service by calling attention to how people can attain better health through eating a plant-based diet. Video from TV segment includes a cooking demo with Down to Earth’s Chef Edgar Edge and Wellness Manager Carmela Wolf. Watch Here…
KHON2 TV, LIVING 808, 8/29/2017
In Hawaii, where so many residents suffer from diet-related illnesses, VegFest O‘ahu provides a valuable service by calling attention to how people can attain better health through eating a plant-based diet. Video from TV segment includes a cooking demo with Down to Earth’s Chef Edgar Edge and Wellness Manager Carmela Wolf. Watch Here…
Festival Promotes Benefits of Embracing a Vegan Diet
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER, 9/20/2016
Why go vegan? VegFest O‘ahu, a festival on the Frank Fasi Civic Grounds outside Honolulu Hale, will lay out the logic with speeches, cooking demonstrations and food sampling. Read More…
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER, 9/20/2016
Why go vegan? VegFest O‘ahu, a festival on the Frank Fasi Civic Grounds outside Honolulu Hale, will lay out the logic with speeches, cooking demonstrations and food sampling. Read More…
VegFest O‘ahu to Feature Faith Groups
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER, 8/26/2017
Representatives from four faith groups will be available to share how their sacred texts reinforce the advantages of a plant-based diet at the second VegFest O‘ahu. The Interfaith Temple of Compassion program will be offered for the first time at the community festival, which drew 4,000 attenders last year. Read More…
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER, 8/26/2017
Representatives from four faith groups will be available to share how their sacred texts reinforce the advantages of a plant-based diet at the second VegFest O‘ahu. The Interfaith Temple of Compassion program will be offered for the first time at the community festival, which drew 4,000 attenders last year. Read More…
You’re Invited to Veg Out at VegFest O‘ahu
HAWAII NEWS NOW, KFVE SUNRISE TV, 8/29/2017
Morning TV feature about VegFest O‘ahu with in-studio guests from our Lead Sponsor Down to Earth: Wellness Manager, Carmela Wolf, and Food Service Director, Chef Edgar Edge, doing a cooking demo featuring BBQ Jackfruit Sliders. Watch Here…
HAWAII NEWS NOW, KFVE SUNRISE TV, 8/29/2017
Morning TV feature about VegFest O‘ahu with in-studio guests from our Lead Sponsor Down to Earth: Wellness Manager, Carmela Wolf, and Food Service Director, Chef Edgar Edge, doing a cooking demo featuring BBQ Jackfruit Sliders. Watch Here…
Vegan Dishes Sacrifice Meat but Retain Flavor
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER, 8/29/2017
More and more, people are exploring vegan cuisine. But whether our favorite dinner revolves around a thick, juicy steak or a fresh, raw salad, one thing holds true for all eaters: Food must be satisfying. Two vegan cooks featured at VegFest O‘ahu share distinct approaches to making vegan cuisine appealing to all eaters. Read More…
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER, 8/29/2017
More and more, people are exploring vegan cuisine. But whether our favorite dinner revolves around a thick, juicy steak or a fresh, raw salad, one thing holds true for all eaters: Food must be satisfying. Two vegan cooks featured at VegFest O‘ahu share distinct approaches to making vegan cuisine appealing to all eaters. Read More…
No Meat No Problem at 1st Annual Veg Fest O‘ahu
KAPI’O NEWS, Kapiolani Community College, 9/26/2016
Though the event was abundant with vegan-friendly activities, it wasn’t just aimed towards those who have already converted. In fact many of the booths and vendors there were intent on persuading those who came to the festival that are on-the-fence about committing to a lifestyle free of animal cruelty. Read More…
KAPI’O NEWS, Kapiolani Community College, 9/26/2016
Though the event was abundant with vegan-friendly activities, it wasn’t just aimed towards those who have already converted. In fact many of the booths and vendors there were intent on persuading those who came to the festival that are on-the-fence about committing to a lifestyle free of animal cruelty. Read More…
VegFest O‘ahu at Frank Fasi Civic Grounds
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER TGIF Photo Section, 9/05/2017
Thirty-five photos by James Garrett of people at VegFest O‘ahu 2017, celebrating plant-based and sustainable living, and a healthier diet, with cooking demos by expert chefs, speakers on health and environmental topics, food booths and more.
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER TGIF Photo Section, 9/05/2017
Thirty-five photos by James Garrett of people at VegFest O‘ahu 2017, celebrating plant-based and sustainable living, and a healthier diet, with cooking demos by expert chefs, speakers on health and environmental topics, food booths and more.
Radio Interview with Keegan Kuhn
HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO, 9/20/2016
VegFest O‘ahu 2016 speaker Keegan Kuhn, co-director of the documentary Cowspiracy, is is interviewed on The Conversation.
HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO, 9/20/2016
VegFest O‘ahu 2016 speaker Keegan Kuhn, co-director of the documentary Cowspiracy, is is interviewed on The Conversation.
