STATE News:
Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque 2025, is a vibrant celebration of vegan living, sustainability, and compassion, taking place on from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque. With the theme “One World Countless Lives,” this community-driven event features inspiring speakers, cooking demos, vendors, vegan food, and giveaways—all promoting plant-based lifestyles, animal protection, and better health.
Featured presenters include:
- Caryn Dugan, nationally recognized plant-based chef and founder of the Center for Plant-based Living
- Gabriel Gaarden, Registered & Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
- Deidre Gordon, Community Engagement Supervisor
- Carole Levy, culinary educator for Plant Powered Metro NY, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, and a Food for Life instructor for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
- Paul Roybal, on-air personality at 89.1 KANW FM and vegan chef
- Dr. Jim Loomis, internal medicine physician and expert in lifestyle medicine
This year’s festival is proudly sponsored by District 7 Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn and the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter, Healthy World Vitality Plan, and Positive Links—organizations united in their commitment to a more compassionate, sustainable future. Whether you’re a longtime vegan or just curious, it’s a flavorful and welcoming space to explore how small choices can make a big impact.