The eighth annual Lancaster VegFest will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, at Buchanan Park, 901 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster. The festivities will run from noon to 5 p.m., rain or shine, and VIP ticket holders will gain access beginning at 11 a.m. The festival promotes the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle, and everything sold and presented will be vegan.

Featuring more than 120 vendors from throughout the U.S., the event will offer opportunities to try a variety of plant-based foods, from sushi to ice cream. VegFest will feature a beer garden, giveaway drawings, children's activities, and nonprofit organizations.

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative is the presenting sponsor of Lancaster VegFest and will offer a large organic farmers market, showcasing the produce found in Lancaster County. This organic, seasonal, and local produce will also be the highlight of two chef demonstrations.

The chef demonstrations will be presented by Rachel Klein from Miss Rachel's Pantry in Philadelphia on June 1 at 1 p.m. and by Halle High-Benson at 2 p.m. on June 2; High-Benson's program will be "Incorporating More Veggies Into Your Diet." Additional speakers will be Neo da Vinci, sharing on "Plant-Based Nutrition" at 2 p.m. on June 1, and Gene Baur, the founder of Lancaster Farm Sanctuary, at 1 p.m. on June 2. Music will be provided by the Wild Hymns, Good Stew, Bushmaster Blues, and the Honey Badgers.

Attendees may enjoy free yoga sessions courtesy of West End Yoga Studio at 1 and 3 p.m. each day, as well as meditation at 11 a.m.

Attendees may bring leashed dogs, and a dog park is on site.

In addition to early entry, VIP ticket holders will receive a goodie bag, a limited-edition 2024 festival reusable tote bag, samples, coupons from participating sponsors, and 10 giveaway drawing tickets.

Admission is free, and donations will be accepted for Lancaster Farm Sanctuary. For more information and to purchase VIP tickets, visit http://pavegfest.com/, http://www.facebook.com/pavegfest, or http://www.instagram.com/pavegfest.

To volunteer at the event, visit https://signup.com/go/FLRnPCE.