The inaugural Philly Vegfest takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 14, at The Historic Headhouse Square Shambles, an open-air space located in the Headhouse District, one of the most historic sections of Philadelphia. Celebrating the benefits of a plant-based diet and the companies that support the lifestyle, this free event will feature vegetarian food, vegan cooking demonstrations and information from health and nutrition experts.  

Speakers include Chef Christina Pirello, a whole foods chef, author of six cookbooks and the host of the PBS cooking show, Christina Cooks; Chef KESS, a Philadelphia native and lifelong vegan who runs Veggie Chefs, a vegan and vegetarian private chef service; and Chef Rachel Klein, a Bucks County native and South Philly resident who owns Miss Rachel’s Vegan Pantry, a catering company and meal delivery service. Klein will also lead a cooking demonstration.  

The featured onsite food vendor will be the husbandand- wife team Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby, who run the award-winning Vedge restaurant and their new venture, V-Street. Thirteen other companies will also serve food onsite. Exhibitors will offer information, samples and giveaways. Live music will round-out the celebration of food and healthy living.

 Location: S. 2nd St. and Pine St. For more information, call 646-719-0070, [email protected] or visit PhillyVegfest.org.