KBOO is a proud sponsor for Portland VegFest
When; September 17th & 18th
Where: Oregon Convention Center
7th Annual Portland VegFest Projected to be Largest Yet
Portland, OR, July 26, 2011: Oregon’s premier vegetarian event is scheduled to kickoff its 7th annual celebration of food, fun and community September 17th in the Oregon Convention Center.
This 2‐day event will feature presentations from prominent speakers in the fields of medicine, nutrition, animal welfare and the environment and will include cooking demonstrations, hundreds of food samples, movie screenings, classes, family activities and more.
Our keynote speaker for the event will be Dr. Neal Barnard, founder and president of the Physicians Committee for responsible Medicine (PCRM) and president of The Cancer Project, a nonprofit organization advancing cancer prevention and survival through nutrition education and research. Tickets for the event are $6/day and can be purchased at the door.
For more information on the event, including a $1 printable coupon for admission and an up‐to‐date lineup of speakers and events, visit nwveg.org/vegfest. We hope to see you at the Oregon Convention Center September 17th & 18th!
Northwest VEG is a nonprofit
501(c)(3) group in the Portland (OR)Vancouver (WA) area. Founded in 2003, we are dedicated to bringing awareness to the power of a veg lifestyle and helping support people in their transition toward making healthier, more sustainable & compassionate food choices. We welcome everyone, and encourage you to explore veg issues at your own pace.
For media or volunteer inquiries please contact:
Ashley Downs, NW VEG Volunteer Coordinator
607‐621‐3650