Vegan Invasion 2019

Vegan Invasion: Food Festival & Drink Sampler celebrates its inaugural event at Lake Monster Brewing on July 14, 2019. Sample unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including beer, wine, cold brew, kombucha, and more while DJ Jake Rudh spins records on the patio. Enjoy the best plant-based eats from Twin Cities vegan businesses, as well as exciting visitors from across the country! Shop cruelty-free retail vendors as well.

Ticket prices include a souvenir glass and unlimited samples from all drink vendors. Food is an additional cost paid directly to food vendors during the event.
General admission is $20 through May 10. General admission is $25 May 11-July 13. General admission is $30 the day of the event.

VIP (21+) gets you in one hour early starting at noon. General admission entry starts at 1pm.

Vegan Invasion will take place rain or shine.

Food vendors
Reverie Mobile Kitchen
The Herbivorous Butcher Food Truck
The J. Mobile
Coconut Whisk Baking Co.
Crepe & Spoon
Evans Organic Eatery
Hope’s Vegan Kitchen
Pizza Control MPLS
Prairie Vegan Pies
Rawr Organics
Vegan East

Alcoholic Beverage Vendors
Lake Monster Brewing
Alexis Bailly Vineyard
Bent Brewstillery
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative
Burning Brothers Brewing
Duluth Brewhouse
Eastlake Craft Brewery
Fair State Brewing Cooperative
HammerHeart Brewing Company
Parley Lake Winery
Surly Brewing Company
Tin Whiskers Brewing Co.

N/A Beverage Vendors
Deane’s Kombucha
Misfit Coffee
Northstar Kombucha
Old Abe Coffee Co.
Sharab Shrubs
Superior Switchel Co.

Retail vendors
Ethique Nouveau
Noble Soap Gallery LLC
PLNT BSD

More to come!

Ticket information:

FAQs
ARE THERE ID OR MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE EVENT?
-Attendees 21+ years old must present a valid photo ID upon admission. You can purchase a general admission, DD, or VIP ticket.
-Attendees ages 18-20 must present a valid photo ID and purchase the DD admission ticket.
-Attendees 11-17 years old must purchase the DD/Ages 11-20 admission ticket and be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
-Youth ten years old and under are free and do not require a ticket. They will not receive a souvenir glass and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORTATION/PARKING OPTIONS FOR GETTING TO AND FROM THE EVENT?
Part of the event takes place in the Lake Monster Brewing/Vandalia Tower parking lot, and there is limited street parking. We strongly encourage attendees to take public transportation to and from the event. The Raymond Avenue Green Line light rail station is three blocks away, and University Avenue & Vandalia Street bus station is one block away.

WHAT CAN I BRING INTO THE EVENT?
Refillable water bottles are allowed and encouraged. Water stations will be located throughout the festival. Backpacks are allowed but will be searched upon entry. Weapons are banned on the premises.

IS IT CASH ONLY?
Since many vendors are small businesses, cash is preferred but most accept credit cards.

CAN I BRING MY ANIMAL COMPANION?
Animal companions are not allowed due to health code. Service animals are allowed if identified as such and with the proper paperwork.

ARE TICKETS REFUNDABLE?
There are no refunds but you can offer your ticket to another attendee.

HOW CAN CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH QUESTIONS?
You can message us on Facebook or email [email protected]