EVENT SCHEDULE 2018
Official Host of the 7th Annual Northeast Florida Veg Fest
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Coming off 19 years as Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson De Ville, Curtis Dvorak is settling into his new role at First Coast News as a Good Morning Jacksonville correspondent and co-host of First Coast Living.
Dvorak is known for his years of high-risk stunts but now highlights his love for the First Coast in a way only he can. His unique style of humor and creative risks have brought a refreshing take to the morning news brand. Curtis and co-host Casey DeSantis feature local businesses, entertainment acts, and celebrity guests on ‘First Coast Living’, the original lifestyle show in the market, only on NBC 12. Clearly a huge Jaguars supporter, Dvorak also loves the Beaches, is an avid golfer, and spends his free time playing all kinds of sports and seeking out any new adventure. |
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Main Stage:
11:00 - 11:45 AM - Aix-Husband
12:00 - 12:45 PM - Pie-Eating Contest
1:00 - 1:45 PM - Mere Woodard
2:00 - 2:45 PM - Ruffians
3:00 - 3:45 PM - Honey Hounds
4:00 - 4:45 PM - Rattle Shake Snake
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Ouija Brothers
12:00 - 12:45 PM - Pie-Eating Contest
1:00 - 1:45 PM - Mere Woodard
2:00 - 2:45 PM - Ruffians
3:00 - 3:45 PM - Honey Hounds
4:00 - 4:45 PM - Rattle Shake Snake
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Ouija Brothers
Cooking Demos:
11:00 AM - Ubaid & Safura, JAX Vegan Couple: Indian Lentil Daal and Masala Chai
12:00 PM - Chef Amadeus, Southern Passion Spices: Faux Fish Sandwich with sautéed peppers, onions & citrus mayo
1:00 PM - Heather Borders, Founder of Kailo Nutrition: BBQ Jackfruit with Sweet Lime Slaw
2:00 PM - Chef Marc, Whole Foods Market Jacksonville Prepared Foods Leader: Chickpea “tuna” Salad Sliders
3:00 PM - Naomi Mederos, Vegan Influencer on Instagram @naomithesweetestpotato: Vegan Street Tacos
4:00 PM - Amanda Johns, A New You Raw: Thai-Coconut Soup with Kelp Noodles
5:00 PM - Carrie Dooley, Shakti Life Kitchen: Organic Raw Vegan Chocolate Kale Chips
12:00 PM - Chef Amadeus, Southern Passion Spices: Faux Fish Sandwich with sautéed peppers, onions & citrus mayo
1:00 PM - Heather Borders, Founder of Kailo Nutrition: BBQ Jackfruit with Sweet Lime Slaw
2:00 PM - Chef Marc, Whole Foods Market Jacksonville Prepared Foods Leader: Chickpea “tuna” Salad Sliders
3:00 PM - Naomi Mederos, Vegan Influencer on Instagram @naomithesweetestpotato: Vegan Street Tacos
4:00 PM - Amanda Johns, A New You Raw: Thai-Coconut Soup with Kelp Noodles
5:00 PM - Carrie Dooley, Shakti Life Kitchen: Organic Raw Vegan Chocolate Kale Chips
Speakers:
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12:00 PM - Dr. Repole
Dr. Jon Repole holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from NYCC, a B.S. from Siena College, Functional Medicine Practitioner Certification from Functional Medicine University, a Holistic Health Practitioner and Nutritional Consultant degree from the Global Institute for Alternative Medicine, as well as advanced certificates and post doctorate education in plant based nutrition, endocrinology, anti-aging, neurology and functional medicine. He is a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine & Institute for Functional Medicine where he has completed training in ‘Applying Functional Nutrition for Chronic Disease Prevention & Management.’ Dr. Repole is also a Certified Personal Trainer.
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1:00 PM - Rockett Ridge
Rockett Ridge is a 14 year-old life-long vegan. He enjoys writing and delivering speeches on plant-based nutrition to help educate the public. He is also the co-author of the book, RV Travel on a Budget: A Mother and Son's Guide to Roadschooling the USA.
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2:00 PM - Anthony Collini
Anthony Collini is an animal rights activist dedicated to animal liberation. He went vegan 6 years ago after being diagnosed with cancer. Research into veganism exposed him to the cruelty of animal agriculture, and other environmental and social issues, which led him to activism. Anthony co-founded Orlando Animal Save, a non-profit organization that bears witness to animals being sent to slaughter. Recently, he became part of the Smithfield 12, a group of activists that were arrested for protesting outside the world’s largest pig slaughterhouse located in North Carolina, killing approximately 36,000 pigs/day. He is currently touring the United States doing outreach with fellow activists and a lamb he rescued, named Karuna. He actively participates with organizations such as The Save Movement, DxE, and Anonymous for the Voiceless. In his free time, you’ll find him making music, writing poetry, caring for sanctuary residents, or researching permaculture and minimalism.
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3:00 PM - Fraser Bayley
Fraser Bayley has an unusual story – having gone from being a mentally ill butcher to a passionate vegan advocate and bodybuilder. In a struggle to overcome serious mental illness (including bi-polar disorder, ADHD (a learning disability) and severe social anxiety), Fraser chose to walk away from the butchery industry for good. He never realized how health, fitness and Veganism would then come together as transform his life in many amazing ways. Today Fraser operates an online vegan health and fitness brand called Evolving Alpha with his wife Lauren, which helps other vegans and curious non-vegans get healthy, fit and strong via a range of plant based, vegan nutrition programs and coaching options.
“I remind people on a daily basis, to be the kind of vegan you would have wanted to meet – before you became vegan. When we can lead from that place, we can change lives and help so many animals in the process. Part of my health and fitness motivations within Veganism is to be a strong walking billboard for this beautiful lifestyle. Because so often once someone see’s that change is possible on the outside, they change on they change on the inside too. To help others transcend old beliefs and limitations and take part in this rapidly growing movement.” Fraser will be sharing his unusual story about going from butcher to vegan. Why he made those changes, the struggles, the triumphs and the emotional journey that ensued. He will also discuss the best ways to get strong, healthy and fit as a vegan and how to share your vegan message in a way that reaching many and inspires people to take massive action to change their lives. |
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4:00 PM - Garrett EcoDesign Solutions
Ecological landscaping is about working WITH nature; not against her. Our designs are rooted in methodologies that adhere to the fundamental principles of ecology. Through a combination of site-specific earthworking and inter-planting, our designs produce beautiful landscapes that are drought-tolerant mini-ecosystems that welcome local fauna, regenerate the soil, and keep the river healthy. Ecodesign is the alternative to chemically-controlled landscaping.
Water is the life-source of all living systems on Earth. Therefore, water is always the first consideration in creating an ecologically designed landscape. Because water is such a precious resource, we must not rely on sources that dry up aquifers, such as city and well water. Rainwater is nature’s irrigation! There are two main forms of harvesting water: passive and active. Passive irrigation catches, spreads, and holds water IN the soil. Water for active irrigation is stored somewhere for later use. Passive irrigation strategies include swales on contour, hugelkultur, biochar, and sheet mulching. We can create beautiful water features that serve active irrigation reservoirs. Traditionally, water is caught in big ugly barrels that can attract mosquitoes. But our custom designed “disappearing” water features never lose aesthetic value and hold our precious resource for later use. |
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5:00 PM - Lillian McDermott
Lillian McDermott is a Certified Life Coach and the Host of The Lillian McDermott Radio Show. Heard Weekdays at 8 am on “The Biz” AM 1600 , FM 100.3. Then noon & 5 pm on AM 1510, FM 94.7, FM 99.9, FM 100.7. On Saturday, at 11 am at “WBOB” AM 600, “The Answer” FM 101.1. The show is heard from Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida to West Palm Beach. The purpose of the show is to Empower those who have forgotten they matter and create 100% responsibility for everything they do. Each week, her focus is to share friendly and respectful discussions that lead to growth.
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Kid's Zone:
Northeast Florida Veg Fest is a family-friendly event with lots of fun for the younger crowd. The Kids Zone will have activities throughout the day to keep your little ones entertained while you enjoy all of the festivities.
Schedule of Events:
12:00 PM – Garden workshop with Man in Overalls
Gardening 101: Learn how you and your child can grow your own groceries with a workshop by Jacksonville-based Man in Overalls a.k.a. Nathan Ballentine!
1:00 PM – Dawn Hutchins with VegeCooking will be doing a Fiesta Salsa Salad demo
Dawn Hutchins teaches kids healthy cooking and eating habits in her after school cooking class program VegeCooking! At Veg Fest, she will be demoing a simple and fun Fiesta Salsa Salad easy for you or your child to make at home!
2:00 - 2:30 PM – Yhang Quintero will lead a "Jungle Animals Yoga" kids yoga class
Jungle Animals Yoga blends the consciousness of yoga into an imaginary journey to learn about jungle animals through movement. It fosters connection, play and communication through creativity by imitating how each jungle animal behaves in the wild. Children will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing and visualization techniques. Improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. We'll play with balance, creative movement and some partner work. Class is 30 minutes.
Schedule of Events:
12:00 PM – Garden workshop with Man in Overalls
Gardening 101: Learn how you and your child can grow your own groceries with a workshop by Jacksonville-based Man in Overalls a.k.a. Nathan Ballentine!
1:00 PM – Dawn Hutchins with VegeCooking will be doing a Fiesta Salsa Salad demo
Dawn Hutchins teaches kids healthy cooking and eating habits in her after school cooking class program VegeCooking! At Veg Fest, she will be demoing a simple and fun Fiesta Salsa Salad easy for you or your child to make at home!
2:00 - 2:30 PM – Yhang Quintero will lead a "Jungle Animals Yoga" kids yoga class
Jungle Animals Yoga blends the consciousness of yoga into an imaginary journey to learn about jungle animals through movement. It fosters connection, play and communication through creativity by imitating how each jungle animal behaves in the wild. Children will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing and visualization techniques. Improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. We'll play with balance, creative movement and some partner work. Class is 30 minutes.
All Day:
– Celebration Party Rental will have a large inflatable slide set up all day for hours of bouncy sliding fun. They will be selling $5 wrist bands for all day access to the slide.
– The Girls Gone Green will have a two free craft tables set up. Kids can make a bookmark from recycled paperboard or a mason bee house! (the bee house is limited to the first 100 kids)
– The Museum of Contemporary Art will have a table set up with free crafts as well where kids can make a newspaper hat craft!
– Face Painting by Alta!
– The Girls Gone Green will have a two free craft tables set up. Kids can make a bookmark from recycled paperboard or a mason bee house! (the bee house is limited to the first 100 kids)
– The Museum of Contemporary Art will have a table set up with free crafts as well where kids can make a newspaper hat craft!
– Face Painting by Alta!
Special to This Event:
• Free Stuff
• Pie-Eating Contest
• Live Local Music
• Scavenger Hunt All-Day, Win Free Prizes
• Beer Garden
• All Vegan Food
• Eco-Friendly Crafts for Kids
• VIP Tickets
• Pie-Eating Contest
• Live Local Music
• Scavenger Hunt All-Day, Win Free Prizes
• Beer Garden
• All Vegan Food
• Eco-Friendly Crafts for Kids
• VIP Tickets
Check out past event pics!
Download a Veg Kit
What type of diet is best for disease prevention and to maintain a healthy weight? The best diet is one that you can stick with for life. A healthy diet is a lifestyle, not a fad that is dangerous or difficult to maintain.
Abundant evidence suggests that the most healthful diets set aside animal products and also reduce fats in general, while including large amounts of vegetables and fruits. Eliminating meat and dairy products from your diet is a powerful step in disease prevention.
Abundant evidence suggests that the most healthful diets set aside animal products and also reduce fats in general, while including large amounts of vegetables and fruits. Eliminating meat and dairy products from your diet is a powerful step in disease prevention.