One of the greatest joys for me as Fat Gay Vegan over the past 16 years has been championing independent vegan businesses.
Whether it has been writing about exciting new products on this blog, organising Hackney Downs Vegan Market, or helping small businesses connect with thousands of customers through supper clubs and events, I have always believed that our independent traders are the heart of the vegan movement.
That is why I am so excited that the return of London Vegan Beer Fest this September 19th in Mile End will feature a dedicated retail tent packed with incredible independent businesses.
Read more below.
Alongside live tribute acts on the outdoor stage, an all-day karaoke tent, a speakeasy bar, a showcase of independent breweries, and a huge vegan street food village, our retail marketplace will give visitors the chance to discover and support some of the most creative vegan businesses around.
I am now looking for more traders to join us!
The retail tent is ideal for businesses selling clothing, t-shirts, jewellery, artisan food products, pantry items, pre-packed snacks, vegan pet food, personal care products, and much more. These are simply suggestions and I would love to hear from any vegan business that thinks they would be a good fit for the festival.
London Vegan Beer Fest is shaping up to be the biggest and most exciting vegan event in London this year, making it a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products to thousands of engaged visitors who are passionate about supporting independent businesses.
If you are interested in trading in the retail tent, please leave a comment below with a few details about your business. Alternatively, you can send me a direct message on Instagram and I can get back to you to discuss the trading costs.
I cannot wait to see which amazing businesses join us this September.
Extra note: please pass this on to any favourite businesses of yours if you think they might be interested.
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