Cooking demonstrations
Come watch our fabulous collection of cooking demonstrations who will share lots of handy tips on how to cook great vegan food and then getting to try some!
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About the Vegan Expo
Beginning in 2016, the Whangarei Vegan Expo is an annual event that exhibits the very best of veganism. Stallholders from around the country showcase their plant-based products and services, while speakers and presenters share the benefits of veganism. Previous years have seen 1500+ attendees, international guests, fun cooking demos, delicious food, live music and much more! We can’t wait to see you!
Helpful FAQs
By car: Whangarei is just over 2 hours north of Auckland centre. Traffic volume can be variable so allow more time than you anticipate.
By bus: There is an Intercity bus service which runs through the north island of New Zealand. Visit Intercity for the schedule. The walk to Forum North from the bus stop at the Hub takes about 15 minutes.
Yes, the door price is $7 for adults and free for ages twelve and under. We also have special group discounts: 3 adults ($20) + 4 adults ($25).
Yes. There are machines on-site but you may need to wait in line if you wish to withdraw cash. For that reason we recommend bringing cash. Many stallholders will only accept cash.
Yes. There will be plenty of free parking in Forum North’s car park, right next to the expo.
Yes. We have a variety of roles and tasks needing help so please contact us if you would like to help out.
No. All talks and cooking demonstrations are on a first come, first served basis. So we recommend arriving 10 minutes before a scheduled time.