Leicester's biggest vegan festival returns this weekend, promising a feast of delicious plant-based food.

The popular event, organised by Vegan Events UK, will also feature the likes of clothing, homeware, yoga and children's activities - making it a great day out for everyone, whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or keen to find out more about a plant-based lifestyle.

Here's everything you need to know about Leicester Vegan Festival 2019.

When and where is it taking place?

The festival is being held at Athena, in Queen Street, Leicester, on Saturday, March 23.

It will run from 10.30am until 4.30pm.

Athena in Leicester
Athena in Leicester

What vegan food can we expect?

Food will include an array of plant-based hot and cold dishes, including Asian, Mediterranean, Indian and Greek cuisine, as well as hot dogs, burgers, street food and raw food.

There will also be a huge range of pies, cakes, chocolates, cookies, doughnuts, sandwiches and salads to take away, as well as alcoholic drinks, juices, smoothies, tea and coffee.

Local stall holders include Leicester’s Baked by Neelu, Mirch Masala, Prana Cafe and The Mystery Booth, Leicester Vegetarian and Vegan Group, Harborough’s Farrinheight Foods.

Also in attendance will be Nottingham’s Doughnotts, No Baloney and Numinums, Cococheesecakes from Derby, Vork Pie from the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border, Nottinghamshire’s Eco-yabber, Grantham’s The Woodland Trust and Northamptonshire’s Animals in Need.

A previous festival
A previous festival

What other stalls and activities will there be?

Non-food stalls at the event will be selling a wide variety of items including clothing, footwear, jewellery, beauty and skincare products, as well as candles, crafts, homeware, gifts and charity merchandise.

There will be lots of children’s activities and entertainment on hand to amuse the little ones, and there will be cookery demos, inspirational talks, interactive workshops and yoga running throughout the day.

How much does it cost?

Standard entry is £3 (under 16’s free) and this includes entry to all areas and activities. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day.

You could try some vegan pizza
You could try some vegan pizza

A word from the organiser

Festival organiser Victoria Bryceson said: “This year’s Leicester Vegan Festival is set to be the best ever, with an even wider range of stalls and caterers to choose from. Our event is for everyone, whether you’re thinking about going vegan, already veggie or just want to experience the vegan lifestyle firsthand.

"We have everything an aspiring vegan could possibly need and so much more. Our festival has a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and makes a fun, affordable day out for families. It’s also a nice social atmosphere and makes a great place to make new friends.

“My aim is to provide a one stop shop for vegan essentials as well as naughty fun treats that you might not be able to find in the shops such as Bakewell tarts, scones, Danish pastries and creme eggs, so people can come along to the festival and find all the products they need easily, under one roof.”