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Fairfax Veg Fest: Here's what to expect

The festival focuses on plant-based lifestyles and ways to protect the planet.
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The goal of the fest is to be a 'zero waste' event.

FAIRFAX, Va. — The Fairfax Veg Fest is giving healthy living a new meaning. It's promoting plant-based diets and aims to educate those interested in learning more about healthy lifestyles.

The festival is Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Northwest Federal Credit Union in Herndon, Va., and features speakers with topics ranging from "The Truth About Keto Diets" to "Diet and the Environment." 

In addition to speakers, the Fairfax Veg Fest includes vendors, cooking demonstrations and live music.

The festival is also showcasing "the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle for our health, compassion for animals and protecting our planet," according to the website.

The event aims to be a "zero-waste" festival, and guests are encouraged to bring their own reusable bags to carry their purchases.

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