Plant-based food festival coming to Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Healthy Taste of Knoxville announced its fourth annual plant-based food fair will take place in June.

The festival is set for June 27 at the Knoxville Expo Center located at 5441 Clinton Highway. The food festival opens at 10 a.m. and will remain open until 4 p.m.

The event will include plant-based restaurants, cooking demonstrations, food samples, educators, wellness centers and healthcare professionals.

“Our goal with this event is to provide anyone considering a plant-based lifestyle, no matter the reason, access to helpful resources and support,” said Stan Wolcott, organizer of Healthy Taste of Knoxville. “We have seen an increased interest in plant-based living in our community and we want to connect those people with like-minded vendors and businesses across the region.”

According to a recent study conducted by Ipsos Retail Performance, over 9.7 million Americans follow “plant-based diets”, up from 290,000 in 2004.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re living a plant-based lifestyle or completely new to the concept,” Wolcott said. “Healthy Taste of Knoxville is a positive and welcoming event for the entire community and our vendors are thrilled to share their plant-based passion – and samples – with you.”

Tickets can be purchased in advance online for $5. Tickets at the door will be available for $10.

Vendors can register to be a part of the event online.

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