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 fests wanted to keep the event from leaving our community. Previous fests 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

  • Tara Mohan

    TARA MOHAN

    Lead Organizer
    Logistics

  • Lexi Chitwood

    LEXI CHITWOOD

    Graphic Design Lead
    Food Samples Support

  • Libbi Christensen

    LIBBI CHRISTENSEN

    Marketing Lead
    Food Samples Lead
    Website Management

  • David Friedman

    DAVID FRIEDMAN

    General Organizer

  • Becky Koechell

    BECKY KOECHELL

    Food Samples Support
    Vendor & Exhibitor Coordination Support

  • Becki Munson-Salzwedel

    BECKI MUNSON-SALZWEDEL

    Volunteer Coordination Support

  • Dan Nordstrom

    DAN NORDSTROM

    Entertainment & Speaker Coordination Lead

  • Raquel Shoemaker

    RAQUEL SHOEMAKER

    Vendor Coordination Lead
    Exhibitor Coordination Support

  • Chris Unger

    CHRIS UNGER

    Sponsorship Lead
    Treasurer

  • Kristen Wells

    KRISTEN WELLS

    Social Media Lead
    Volunteer Coordination Lead
    Sponsorship Support

  • Abigail Weyhrich

    ABIGAIL WEYHRICH

    Exhibitor Coordination Lead
    Vendor Coordination Support