There were some wonderful groups as well as socially responsible companies. Lots of samples and lots of food for purchase. Unfortunately we went towards the last half of the event. It was from 12 - 6 and we arrived a little after 4. Most of the samples were gone and the food and desserts were slowly dwindling down if not sold out. Will make it earlier next year.
There were also options to buy t-shirts with very cool sayings on them (i.e. 'Bacon had a Mom,'Eat Like You Give a Damn,' etc). Herbivore Clothing had some really nice stuff.
My favorite bakery, Vegan Treats, was there. I was quite put off of the fact that most of the food places charged the same amount as on their menu yet the portions seemed a lot smaller. I would think they would want to get their name out there by offering free samples and charging less.
I was very surprised by the lack of participation from several local vegetarian/vegan restaurants I am familiar with. Java Green, Green Cafe, Toscana Grill, Soul Food restaurant on Georgia Avenue, Great Sage, Vegetable Garden, etc. It would have made great business sense to exhibit their products since a significant group of their niche market attended this festival, as well as those that are on the fence and curious about the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. Perhaps next year?
I bought a few bumper stickers while I was here. The messages most of them contained were just awesome and I couldn't resist. The hunting one might piss some people off. OH WELL! The guy who sold me the bumper stickers (all proceeds went to the animal advocacy group), told me he got a lot of praise for the hunting sticker, however did end up getting his windshield smashed in. I guess that person had an incredibly tiny penis.
I will take my chances ;)
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