Great Smoky Mountain Veg Fest 2025

Celebrate a Healthy Summer at Great Smoky Mountain Veg Fest 2025!
Join Friends with the Forest in Bryson City for an exciting and inclusive event that promotes a healthy, compassionate, and regenerative lifestyle this summer. The Great Smoky Mountain Veg Fest 2025 is not just a festival; it’s a community-driven initiative to foster connections, promote mindful living, and support a sustainable future. By attending, you’re not just having fun; you’re contributing to the launch of a non-profit sanctuary and nature center.
Event Details and Highlights:

• Date and Time: Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Great Smoky Mountain Event Park
• Entry: Suggested donation of $5/person to support Friends with the Forest’s mission
• Features: Earth-friendly vendors, plant-based food & beverages, live music & entertainment, workshops & presentations, food demonstrations, art, yoga & meditation, kids activities, games, animal rescues, and more
• Parking: Consider carpooling from town to ensure ample space for all attendees

Goals of the Event:

• Foster social connections within the Bryson City community
• Advocate for cruelty-free and mindful lifestyle choices
• Support local businesses, artists, animal rescues, and non-profits
• Promote healthy solutions for the environment and its inhabitants
• Spread compassion, love, and kindness to elevate consciousness
• Educate on self-sufficiency, healthy living, and conscious consumerism
• Provide a fun and engaging experience for the whole community
• Raise awareness about available community services
• Raise funds for local animal rescues and non-profit projects, including the sanctuary/nature center initiative

About Friends with the Forest:
Friends with the Forest in Bryson City is dedicated to creating a healthy, compassionate, and regenerative community through educational events and programs that emphasize the interconnectedness of people, animals, and nature. Our mission is to raise awareness, inspire care, and promote sustainable living practices that benefit all beings.
The venue offers an array of experiences, from educational workshops and upcycled art exhibits to self-guided botanical trails and a small animal sanctuary. The team envisions a future with a food truck serving affordable, eco-friendly plant-based meals to support the sanctuary’s operations and educational endeavors. By embracing solutionary thinking and focusing on positive actions, Friends with the Forest aims to cultivate a harmonious relationship between humanity and the Earth.
Visit Great Smoky Mountain Veg Fest 2025 and be part of a transformative event that celebrates community, compassion, and conscious living.