Jackfruit Tacos, Music And Cocktails: Vegan Food Fest Coming To Montclair

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A vegan food fest is expected to draw a hungry crowd of foodies this weekend in Essex County.

The 2025 Montclair Vegan Food Festival will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16 from noon to 7 p.m. at 1 Lackawanna Plaza.

Here’s what to expect, organizers say:

“The Montclair Vegan Food Festival is a two-day celebration that celebrates the good food and good people of New Jersey. We bring together the state’s finest vegan and plant-based food from local chefs, restaurants, food trucks, and product developers, as well as vegan lifestyle gear, cruelty-free fashion, live music, and an outdoor bar stocked with vegan cocktails and mocktails. Taking place in the heart of charming Montclair, this festival serves up everything from jackfruit tacos to desserts that could convert the most committed cheese-lover. This festival is where vegans and non-vegans unite to eat, laugh, hang out in the sunshine, and argue over who has the best slice of pizza.”

Weekend passes and one-day passes are available. Kids 13 and under are admitted free. Learn more and see a list of vendors here, and buy tickets here.

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