The long-awaited and much-anticipated 2011 DC VegFest is on! With 8 speakers, 2 cooking demos, over 75 vendors including 18 restaurants, a cupcake eating contest, free food samples, free cholesterol tests, a chance to win prizes, and more -- this event will be shining no matter what the weather is like!

Got questions? We’ve got answers! Here are some answers to some of your FAQs:

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• This event is rain or shine - but don't worry, all presentations will be fully covered with a huge tent!
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•   Dogs are allowed: The event is outdoors, and dogs should be kept on a leash
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•   500 free bags will be given out at the main INFO booth at 11am on a first come, first serve basis
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  Free food samples are being offered throughout the venue, generously donated from Gardein, Tofurky, Field Roast, Edward & Sons, Soyummi, and other companies.

• Our prize give-away has gone mobile!  Text "DCVF" to 55678 now to register for a chance to win cookbooks, lunchboxes, and more --  and we'll also give you updates and reminders throughout the day so you won't miss your favorite speakers or cooking demos! (you must be at the event to win)
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• There are bike racks on the University Yard and nearby the venue
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• There is no free parking, but there’s a nearby garage as well as metered street parking
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•   It's Metro accessible: 3 blocks from the Foggy Bottom station (orange/blue lines) - look for signs
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• We’ll have activities for kids, so bring along your whole family!
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• ASL interpreters will be at each presentation
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• Everyone is welcome, and we strongly encourage you to bring along your meat-eating (a.k.a. vegetarian-to-be) friends

Note: there are some street closures around the venue due a nearby meeting at the World Bank -- stay tuned for an updated post with more detail.