Events

Join your friends from CRVN for the return of our in-person Thanksgiving celebration and member meeting. All are welcome to attend, whether or not you are a current member. We will enjoy a buffet by Birch Bark Eatery followed by their signature scrumptious donuts. *Gluten-free meal options available.* 

Thank you for your interest in the 12th Annual Albany VegFest!
This year's event will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the Albany Capital Center.
Please complete the VegFest Exhibitor Application in order to secure your spot.*

Visit www.capregionvegans.org/exhibitor for more information. 

*Capital Region Vegan Network reserves the right to deny tabling to any party at any time.

Enjoy all the special perks of VegFest weekend! Join us for a comedy show on Friday, September 30 at 8pm featuring Myq Kaplan and Alex Carabaño, say hello to Myq in person following the show, and then on Sunday, October 2, gain early access to Albany VegFest.

Come join us Tuesday August 30th for an ice cream social at Pirate's Hideout (175 Guideboard Rd, Waterford, NY 12188)! They will have Italian Ice and three vegan ice cream flavors to choose from. There is a pavilion there in case of rain and we'll have lawn games to play. If interested in playing mini golf we'll get a group together to play a round!

Enjoy a private 90min tour as part of the Capital Region Vegan Network starting at 10am on Sunday August 14th. Afterwards enjoy an outdoor (bring your own) picnic near the Homestead at Catskill Animal Sanctuary.

Capital Region Vegan Network is committed to maintaining free admission for VEG OUT to make the event accessible for as many individuals as possible. In order to provide free events to the public, we rely on support from community members like you. We wouldn't be here without you! 

If you are able, please join us in covering the cost of your admission at our CRVN booth at the festival, and if you have more to give, we'd be grateful for whatever contribution you can provide.

Pre-registration is not required to attend the event! We'll see you there!

Saturday, May 14th, 3-6:30pm, Join us for a mid-afternoon meal with a vegan menu created for us by Umana Yana. (Register for a meal by May 5.) Afterwards, we'll play games, cards, or just relax and enjoy some time together. If you will not be purchasing lunch, you are still welcome to participate (select the 'no drink/lunch' options).

Sunday April 10th 1-3pm we'll treat ourselves at the historic Pruyn House (207 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham) to drink tasty tea and taste delicious tea sandwiches and desserts. ~ Bring your favorite tea cup and be entered to win a door prize for showing off your sustainable practices. ~ Tickets include: + tea + tea sandwiches featuring bread from Rock Hill Bakehouse + desserts + guided tour of Pruyn House

Join us for a Winter Vegan Pop-up Party featuring delicious meals from Grammy's Tamales & Chewish, baked treats from The Cakerino, and craft brews from The Warbler. Dine in or take your meal to go. Pre-orders are open now for a limited time with special pricing for current CRVN Members. A generous portion of the proceeds will be donated to CRVN.