{"id":15757,"date":"2025-10-22T15:02:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T15:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/15757\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T15:02:28","slug":"get-your-greens-and-more-on-at-central-florida-veg-fest-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/15757\/","title":{"rendered":"Get your greens (and more) on at Central Florida Veg Fest\u00a0this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"401908\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/arts\/get-your-greens-and-more-on-at-central-florida-veg-fest-this-weekend\/attachment\/manshoppingforfreshorganicvegetablesatalocalfarmers\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_1044018409.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Shutterstock&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Man shopping for fresh organic vegetables at a local farmers market.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1520812800&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright (c) 2018 Tyler Stuard\\\/Shutterstock.  No use without permission.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Man,Shopping,For,Fresh,Organic,Vegetables,At,A,Local,Farmers&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"veg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_1044018409.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_1044018409.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_1044018409.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-401908\"  \/>Credit: Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p>The Central Florida Veg Fest this weekend invites plant-based enthusiasts and curious foodies to celebrate the vibrant world of vegan and vegetarian cuisine. <\/p>\n<p>This annual event features a packed lineup of performances, speakers, interactive cooking demonstrations and local and national vendors like Loving Hut, Black Bean Deli, Native Sun and Greenheart Organic Farms. <\/p>\n<p>From plant-based foods and eco-friendly products to wellness workshops and family-friendly activities, the festival prompts attendees to explore how food, health and the environment intersect. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned vegan or simply plant-curious, the Central Florida Veg Fest promises a satisfying day for all palates.<\/p>\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Orlando Festival Park, 2911 E. 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