Florida Vegan Communities
Explore Florida’s Vegan community through our South Florida and Central Florida region pages, featuring restaurants, events, and local leaders.
Florida Regions
South Florida
Explore Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, spotlighting Vegan restaurants, events, creators, nonprofits, and businesses.
Central Florida
Discover Orlando, Tampa, and St. Petersburg’s Vegan community, featuring restaurants, events, creators, nonprofits, and local businesses.
North Florida
Explore Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Gainesville’s Vegan scene, connecting restaurants, events, creators, nonprofits, and businesses.
Featured Florida Businesses
Florida businesses featured on the Vegans Explore platform.
Florida Events
Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival
January 21, 22, 24, 2026, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival returns in January 2026, celebrating South Florida’s vibrant culinary culture with a growing focus on wellness, sustainability, and plant-based cuisine. This year’s lineup includes groundbreaking dinners that spotlight local Vegan chefs and elevate conscious dining experiences unlike anything seen before in the region.
International Vegan Food Festival
January 24, 2026, Orlando, Florida
Celebrate plant-based cuisine from around the world in Orlando. Enjoy diverse Vegan dishes, discover new flavors, learn about sustainability, and connect with a vibrant, welcoming community.
Vegan Block Party Orlando
February 7, 2026, Orlando, Florida
Celebrate the Spring Edition of Vegan Block Party Orlando with food trucks, vendors, music, games, and vibrant community energy. Enjoy plant-based bites, cruelty-free shopping, entertainment, and a fun, welcoming experience for Vegans and the Vegan curious.
Tampa Bay VegFest
October 2026 (date pending), Tampa, Florida
Explore Tampa Bay VegFest, a lively celebration of plant-based food, sustainable living, and community connection. Enjoy vendors, speakers, cooking demos, animal rescue groups, music, and family-friendly activities at one of Florida’s largest Vegan events.
Central Florida VegFest
October 2026, Orlando, Florida
Celebrate Central Florida VegFest, Orlando’s vibrant festival of Vegan food, eco-friendly vendors, inspiring speakers, animal rescues, wellness activities, kids zones, and community connection. Enjoy delicious plant-based cuisine and a full day of conscious living.
Florida Articles
South Florida Vegans Call to Action
Episode Description: In this episode, host Sean A. Russell dives into the real challenges facing local Vegan restaurants and nonprofits. Many of these community pillars are navigating tough times, yet they continue to serve with heart, purpose, and compassion. We…
Vegans Explore South Florida Newsletter | November 13, 2025
South Florida is packed with Vegan news this week. Explore the Thanksgiving Guide, celebrate FARA’s three-year anniversary, discover El Nopalito’s growth, and catch major openings from Christopher’s Kitchen and True Vegan, plus new stories and episodes. 🌱 Top…
El Nopalito Vegan Taqueria: A South Florida Story Built on Heart and Flavor
One of the most inspiring parts of South Florida’s Vegan community is watching small businesses grow from passion projects into local pillars. El Nopalito Vegan Taqueria is a shining example of that journey. If you have ever visited the Yellow Green Farmers Market in…
Gratitude to Our Partners 💚
A huge thank you to the incredible partners who help power the Vegans Explore movement. Their support allows us to highlight Vegan restaurants, events, and organizations throughout South Florida and beyond. Explore our Partners page to discover and support the brands making a positive impact.