No, that wasn't a message from your mom; it was from the organizers of the 9th Annual Vegetarian Food Festival that will take place this weekend (May 18th & 19th) in Chelsea.

So what will you find? Plant-based products. Speakers, chef cooking demos, mind and body fitness classes plus activities for the kiddos.

And did we mention food? Attendees can enjoy free samples or buy entire meals.

Exhibitors include Bona Bona Ice Cream, Doshi Vegan Bags & Accessories, vegan creperie Little Choc Apothecary, Beyond Sushi, organic chickpea puff maker Hippeas, plus an astrologer and a psychic!
The event is fully vegan and you won't find animal products anywhere.

Hours are 11 am to 6 pm. Tickets are $30 online ($40 at the door). Students, military and seniors only pay $20. ($30 at the door). Kids under 10 are free. VIP two-day tickets are available online for $75.

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