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Event Schedule

Main Stage

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - OHMME
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12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - The Suitcase Junket
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Photo by David Jackson
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Speedy Ortiz
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​4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
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12:15 p.m. - Pie Eating Contest! *Members from the audience will be picked for the contest.
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Performance booking brought to you by:
​​Flying Saucer Presents
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Sound By AVL Productions

Speakers

11 a.m.
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Kevin Brown
Speaker: Kevin Brown, Marine environmental management activist and Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol member

Title of Talk: “How citizen science can benefit local sea turtle species”

Description of Talk: The talk will include daily patrols and protocols, monitoring procedures, stranding reporting and transport and overall public education. Brown has 35 years of Secondary school Science Education (Fletcher High School). He is a member of Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol, Florida Marine Science Educators Association, National Marine Educators Association.
Noon
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Jessie Miller and Taz
Speaker: Jessie Miller, Founding Director of EPIC Outreach

Title of Talk: “One Action - EPIC Impact!”

Description of Talk: Discover how ONE action can make a positive influence for you and those around you. Be empowered by the story of ONE rescue horse which has led to a creation of a mini farm sanctuary destined to have an EPIC impact for people and animals. Jessie Miller is the founding director of EPIC Outreach a nonprofit that focuses on education outreach to create and empower others to be kinder to people, animals, and the environment. She invites you to come listen and explore how ONE action, ONE step, ONE desire can influence change for the better. No matter where you're at in life you can make a difference for others with ONE action!
1 p.m.
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Dafni Lustig
Speaker: Dafni Lustig, Factory Farming Awareness Coalition (FFAC) Orlando Regional Director

Title of Talk: “Factory Farming: the facts”

Description of Talk: From social justice to public health to sustainability, factory farming is one of the most serious issues facing the planet. By giving presentations about  the realities of factory farming, FFAC works to build both a consumer base for a sustainable, compassionate food system and an informed citizenry that supports cultural and legislative change
2 p.m.
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Freddie Johnson
Speaker: Freddie Johnson, Executive Director and one of the founders of Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery

Title of Talk: "What's a Body to Do"
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Description of Talk: An explanation and exploration of the rising trend towards alternative burial options, with emphasis on nature, wilderness and environmental land stewardship, while providing a natural choice for reuniting folks with the earth in Northeast Florida. Johnson has over 40 years combined experience in sports, health and fitness and healthcare. Located in Gainesville, FL, Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery offers natural burial in a cemetery that conserves land and reunites people with the environment.  
3 p.m.
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Tiffany Bess
​Speaker: Tiffany Bess, Apple Rabbit Compost Founder

Title of Talk: "Do the Rot thing, Compost!" 

Description of Talk: Have you ever wanted to compost but don't know how? Tiffany Bess, founder of Apple Rabbit Compost will demystify the process! Apple Rabbit is a food scrap diversion service giving residents and businesses a way to send less to the landfill. Apple Rabbit currently services the Riverside, Avondale, Ortega, Murray Hill, Springfield, Downtown, and San Marco Neighborhoods of Jacksonville, FL. ​
4 p.m.
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Annie Murphy
Speaker: Annie Murphy, Eco Relics President 

Title of talk: “LEEding Tiny & Clara White Mission: Building a Community for Veterans”

Description of Talk:  The tiny house community would serve once-homeless veterans, with the goal of accommodating more women with children. The homes are sustainable, eco-friendly and largely built out of repurposed materials. Veterans themselves would have an opportunity to help build them, and would learn concepts such as solar design and energy measurement and management.
5 p.m.
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Tammy King
Speaker: Tammy King, Mayport Cats Director 

Title of talk: “Helping Community Cats”

Description of talk: How you can learn to help Cats, from trapping to proper colony maintenance, recognizing a fixed cat and getting along with the neighbors. Mayport Cats was founded in 2007 to help community cats and educate the public. Since that time they have helped over 12,000 Cats with spay, neuter and medical. Over 400 of those cats have found loving homes.
Speaker Tent Sponsored By:
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Cooking Demonstrations

11 a.m.
Samantha Unger, Plantology Juice Bar & Cafe Chef & Manager

Dish: How to make the best nachos  
Noon
Mariah Salvat, Southern Roots Filling Station co-owner and cook
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Dish: Tofu Egg Salad
1 p.m.
Wen Raiti, The House of Leaf & Bean Founder/President
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Dish: Leaf & Bean Rice Bowl with Tofu Croquette
2 p.m.
Yourhighness Tafari, Co-Owner/Executive Chef of Vegg'd Out Vegan Kitchen
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Dish 1: Kut-It-Out Kale Salad | Dish 2: Mint Chocolate Cado Pudd'n
3 p.m.
Julie Watkins and Teresa Ashworth, Present Moment Cafe
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Dish: Maki sushi roll with cashew hummus
4 p.m.
Patrick Dillon, Executive Chef at Strings Street-Fare
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Dish: Gazpacho
5 p.m.
Joseph Bass, 25-year-old vegan UNF graduate
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Dish: Berry Cereal
Cooking Demonstration Tent Sponsored By: 
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Kids Zone

All Day: Eco-friendly crafts with The Girls Gone Green!

All Day: Enjoy all day access to Celebration Party Rental’s inflatable slide for only $5
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11 a.m. Yhang Quintero leads a kids yoga class

Kids Zone Sponsored By: 

Stop by the Jax4Kids tent in the Kids Zone to play cornhole for a chance to win fun prizes!
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Scavenger Hunt

Ready for some interactive fun at Veg Fest this year?  Text VEGJAX to 55678 to enter the VEG FEST SCAVENGER HUNT running all day on Saturday.  We will text you keywords to say at various tables giving you a chance to win prizes and have fun. You will also receive text updates about the event to help keep you in the loop so you don't miss out on anything!
Enter you mobile number to receive text updates. Standard rates apply. Text "STOP" to stop receiving texts at anytime and text "HELP" for help.
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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

Download a Veg Kit

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​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.

Help Green Our Festival!

We encourage you to BYO reusable food utensils, bags, straws and water bottles! We will also have boxed water for sale at the following locations: The Welcome Tent, Beer Garden and #NachoBar. The Girls Gone Green tent will be selling eco-friendly merch to use at the festival (and beyond!) Stop by the tent for To-Go Ware bamboo utensil sets ($12), Ridley Straws reusable glass straws - regular size ($4) smoothie size ($5), Koffie Straws reusable silicone straws ($5), Earthwise reusable produce bags ($4 for a set of 3) and The Girls Gone Green reusable bag ($5)! The glass straws fit inside the utensil set cases, so you'll have everything you need!

Pro tip: Bring reusable containers from home to take home all of the goodness you can't finish! Unlike cows, we humans only have one stomach, so by bringing your own to-go containers, you are both cutting down on food waste and extending the amount of noms you can taste!
Recycling Provided By: 
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8th Annual Northeast Florida Veg Fest T-Shirt

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Swing by either Welcome Tent and grab the official Northeast Florida Veg Fest 2019 T-Shirt! 

T-Shirts are $20
Northeast Florida Veg Fest Presented by The Girls Gone Green
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