Seven Vegan fairs head to Wales in 2026

Stephen Price

Seven vegan fairs are set to take place in Wales throughout 2026, showcasing some of the best plant-powered produce and ethical items on the market.

Each event will consist of an array of both local and national traders offering everything from ethical clothing brands, cruelty free cosmetics and skincare to eco-friendly household products and, of course, plenty of delicious vegan food and drink for you to enjoy throughout the day.

As well as a host of traders to browse and discover, there will be a programme of talks on veganism, animal rights, health and environmental issues and a separate area dedicated to demonstrations where you’ll be able to watch and learn how to cook up a vegan storm in the kitchen.

This year, the teams will build on their previous success by expanding the outdoor area with an impressive lineup of vegan street food traders, and adding hands-on workshops to the programme.

The organisers of the events are not only determined to increase the awareness of how good vegan food can be, but also how important eliminating or at least reducing the amount of animal flesh and dairy products can be for the environment and for reducing animal suffering.

Animal agriculture is responsible for a greater proportion (14% to 18%) of global greenhouse-gas emissions than all transportation (which accounts for 13.5%, including air travel), according to the United Nations report “Tackling Climate Change Through Livestock”.

Researchers at the University of Oxford found that if everyone went vegan, we could reduce our carbon footprint from food by up to 73%, resulting in a significant drop in greenhouse-gas emissions.

The study’s lead author, Joseph Poore, highlights the massive impact of ditching meat, dairy, and eggs, writing: “A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth …. It is far bigger than cutting down on your flights or buying an electric car.”

Vegan living is the fastest-growing lifestyle movement in the UK. The movement is growing at an astonishing rate as more and more people recognise that other animals have just as much of a desire to live as we do – and that when we eat vegan, it’s better not only for other animals but also for our health and the planet.

The meat, fishing, egg, and dairy industries are a nightmare for animals, who are treated like a collection of body parts rather than the sentient individuals they are.

In abattoirs, pigs and cows are hoisted upside down by their back legs and their throats are cut, even though they often haven’t been properly stunned. Most pigs, however, are killed beforehand after suffocating in gas chambers.

Fish are taken from their ocean homes and forced to endure a gruesome death by suffocation aboard huge fishing boats. Those who survive the gruelling journey back to port and onwards to market are gutted on arrival.

Chickens can live for more than a decade, but hens raised for their eggs can keep up intensive laying for only about two years. When their production begins to wane, they’re shipped off to slaughter. Because male chicks can’t lay eggs and haven’t been bred to produce excessive flesh for meat, they’re regarded as useless and gassed, tossed in the bin, or dropped into a high-speed meat grinder and minced alive.

Daisy Botha, who came up with the idea for the events, shared: “I started Vegan Fairs in 2018 to bring the buzz of big vegan festivals to a friendly, local scale. Since then, our events have grown into a celebration of all things plant-based across the South West of England and Wales.

“When you visit one of our vibrant, fun vegan fairs, you’re not just enjoying amazing food and products — you’re helping small, independent businesses thrive. Plus, entry is completely free!

“We’re also committed to protecting the planet as much as we can. From offsetting carbon emissions to cutting down on waste, we’re taking meaningful steps to make our events as eco-friendly as they are enjoyable. So, why not come along and be part of the change?”

Welsh Vegan Fairs 2026:

Swansea Vegan Fair – Sunday 18 January

Caerphilly Vegan Market – Saturday 14 February

Chepstow Vegan Market – Sunday 19 April

Newport Vegan Market – Saturday 30 May

Carmarthen Vegan Market – Sunday 21 June

Chepstow Vegan Market – Sunday 30 August

Aberystwyth Vegan Market – Sunday 1 November

To find out more about Vegan Fairs here.