ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

Madison Vegan Fest’s mission is to bring people together to enjoy delicious vegan food, hear from engaging speakers, and explore ways to live more compassionately and sustainably.

OUR HISTORY

Madison, Wisconsin has hosted a vegan fest every year since 2011 except for 2020/21 (for Covid Safety).  Over the years, the location, name, and directors have changed but the community’s passion for vegan food and animal rights has only grown.

Madison Vegan Fest was created when organizers from past fest’s wanted to keep the event from leaving our community. Previous fest’s in Madison have been exciting and successful. Organizers were determined to see it continue! Especially because this fest is all about spreading the word of veganism and its impact to make a difference for animals, the environment, and the health of our community.

MEET OUR ORGANIZERS

  • Emma Cameron

    EMMA CAMERON

    Lead Organizer

  • Becky Koechell

    BECKY KOECHELL

    Exhibitor Lead
    Food Samples Support

  • Terry Bowes

    TERRY BOWES

    Vendor Lead

  • Edward Zapala

    EDWARD ZAPALA

    Entertainment Lead
    Logistics Support

  • Jessie Olson

    JESSIE OLSON

    Web Design Lead
    Graphic Designer

  • Shayla LeFave

    SHAYLA LEFAVE

    Graphic Design Lead

  • Kris Budziszewski

    KRIS BUDZISZEWSKI

    Graphic Designer

  • JAMAY RICHGEL

    Volunteer Coordination Lead

  • ANDREA EBBEN

    Volunteer Coordinator

  • Sara Andrews

    SARA ANDREWS

    General Organizer

  • David Friedman

    DAVID FRIEDMAN

    General Organizer