Witney is to hold its first-ever Vegan Fiesta selling a range of street food, vegan bakes, handcrafted and artisan gifts.
There will be over 20 stalls at Marriotts Walk Shopping Centre offering delicious French patisserie, handmade jewellery, unique homewares, natural skincare, crafts, crystals and eco-friendly products.
Local traders Jack Bakes will be selling sweet and savoury bakes and Tweedles Handmade produces zero waste items.
There will also be free tasters and free giveaways.
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The event, which is free, is organised by Sparkle Vegan Events with the support of West Oxfordshire District Council.
Veganism is a lifestyle that avoids all animal foods such as meat, dairy, eggs and honey, animal derived products like leather and, as far as possible, products tested on animals.
According to the Vegan Society, the number of vegans in Great Britain has quadrupled in recent years.
Sarah Zeneli, from Sparkle Vegan Events, said: “We are very excited to be hosting Witney Vegan Fiesta.
"We will be bringing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where visitors will be able to try something new and exciting.
"Our stallholders are wonderful small businesses with brilliant homemade, artisan and plant-based goods.
"This will be our 150th event and Witney is such a beautiful location for us to celebrate this. We can’t wait to welcome everyone.”
The fiesta is at Marriotts Walk Shopping Centre on Saturday October 14 2023 from 10am to 3pm.
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