About us
Hello and welcome! The VegMichigan Meetup group is the place to find plant-based events all around Michigan. Join us and connect with like-minded community members while enjoying delicious plant-based food!
ATTN: The Meetup location is listed first in the title of each event.
Whether you're fully plant-based, vegetarian, veg-curious, or looking to support veg friends and family, all are welcome to join this group and attend our events.
Hope to see you soon!
VegMichigan Meetup Group Rules
Welcome to the VegMichigan Meetup Group! We're so glad you're here to connect with others who share a passion for plant-based living and advocacy. To ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone, please follow these guidelines:
1. Respect and Inclusivity
- Be respectful of others' opinions, backgrounds, and personal choices. While we all share an interest in plant-based eating, people are on different points in their journey and come to plant-based eating for different reasons, so approach every conversation with kindness and openness.
- Discrimination of any kind—whether based on race, gender, age, sexuality, religion, or dietary preference—is not tolerated.
2. Vegan Meals at Events
Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups regardless of dietary choices, but we ask that you order vegan options at our events. Our goal in hosting these Meetups is to introduce you to the delicious world of vegan eating, and to support restaurants who are offering vegan menu items. We also want to ensure that everyone is comfortable at the table; for many attendees, VegMichigan Meetups are the only place where they can share a meal free of animal products. If you are unfamiliar with plant-based eating and would like help making a selection, feel free to ask the server for recommendations, or reach out to the host in advance.
3. RSVP and Attendance
- RSVP: Please RSVP on the Meetup app for events to help us manage group size and meal planning.
- Cancelling: If you need to cancel, do so in a timely manner to allow others to attend.
4. Sharing Resources and Events
- Plant-Based Advocacy: Feel free to share local plant-based events, resources, or opportunities for advocacy, provided they align with VegMichigan’s mission.
- Promotions: Interested in advertising opportunities? Please contact Kim Korona for more information. Our Meetups are not a space for self-promotion.
5. Feedback and Suggestions
We value your input! If you have suggestions for improving events or ideas for future Meetups, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kim Korona.Â
By following these rules, we can create a welcoming and supportive environment for all members of the VegMichigan community. Let's work together to promote health, compassion, sustainability, and a plant-based lifestyle!
Thank you for being a part of VegMichigan! 🌱
Upcoming events
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Circularity Party: Celebrate Waste Reduction!
BYOC Co., 25 Jackson Industrial Dr #500, Ann Arbor, MI, USJoin us at BYOC Co. (Bring Your Own Container Company) for a Circularity Party celebrating waste reduction! This special event will feature ways to "green" your consumption and participate in our local circular economy, including:
- Free relish tasting and live fermentation demonstration with local circular economy cannery, C'Mon Betty
- Free "Build-Your-Own Quick Pickle Kits" provided by A2ZERO (while supplies last)
- Free bags of climate-friendly, plant-based food when you sign up for VegMichigan's 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge Program
- Pop-up Shop by Smiling Jim's Organic Seasonings
- Prize drawings, giveaways, and discounts to help you live more sustainably
And, of course, bring your own containers to shop BYOC Co.'s wide selection of refillable eco-friendly personal care and household cleaning products! We hope to see you there!
To learn about all the sustainability events happening from May 31 - June 6th that are hosted by the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations from May 31 - June 6th visit here.
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VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor's plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!5 attendees
VegMichigan's 25th Annual Spring VegFest
Eastern Market, 2801 Russell St, Detroit, MI, USJoin us for our 25th Annual Spring VegFest on Sunday, June 7th from 10am to 4pm at Eastern Market in Detroit!
There will be sweet and savory plant-based food, sustainable shopping, live cooking demos, nonprofits working towards great causes, a kid zone, and more!!
FREE ADMISSION so bring your friends and family for a fun and delicious day in Detroit! See you there 🙂
Check out the full vendor list, map, and more HERE.
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Cold Truth, Summertime Warmth
Cold Truth - Ann Arbor, 100 S 4th Ave., Ann Arbor, MI, USJoin us at Cold Truth's newest location in Ann Arbor for a special event - a flight of their hand-made vegan soft serve which includes their recommended topping for each flavor, or a single serving of one flavor… and tonight the toppings are on Cold Truth, so why not give their recommendations a try? Decisions. Decisions. Try a 2 oz sample of each of the four flavors featured that day for $8, or a 6 oz serving of one flavor for $6… Hopefully it is your most difficult decision of the evening so you can relax and enjoy!
Cold Truth also makes hand-made gluten free waffle cones, if you prefer. Their flavors are made from real food, collaborating with locals as much as possible.
As we relax, let's chat about our plant-based favs - our go-to foods, places, or recipes.
Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups. We do ask that you enjoy vegan fare while attending our events. And please note that you are responsible for the purchase of your own food. We hope you are able to join us!
RSVP to save your spot! And if life throws you a curve, please update your reservation as we sometimes have wait-lists.
VegMichigan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing Michiganders to plant-based eating through positive experiences and great-tasting food with triple benefits for our planet, personal health, and animal well-being. These monthly Meetups have been a fun way to build community, support those who are new or leaning more into plant-based eating, and promote restaurants who have delicious plant-based options. VegMichigan offers resources for folks who are interested in eating more plant-based, including nutrition and cooking videos and a 30-day pledge program complete with free samples of popular plant-based foods. To learn more, please visit our website at vegmichigan.org.
This A2ZERO program is hosted by VegMichigan in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor's plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!
The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations wants to know who they are reaching and the impact on the community so they are inviting you to complete this optional demographic survey. Thank you for your consideration.21 attendees
Ann Arbor SummerFest (A2SF)
Ann Arbor Summer Festival - The Annex, 801 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, USWe will join the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations at the Ann Arbor Summerfest on Saturday June 13 to talk about the climate benefits of plant-based eating, to provide free plant-based food samples, and to invite attendees to sign-up for the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
For more details about Ann Arbor Summerfest visit here and here. For more information about the Annex and the Kids Zone at Ann Arbor Summerfest visit here
Parking and Directions
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VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!8 attendees
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