SAT OCT 31 – WORLD VEGAN DAY

Event Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Times: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Looking for vegan food in Hamilton? Make Hamilton Farmers’ Market part of your Halloween Saturday plans! On October 31, we’re celebrating World Vegan Day with participating vendors offering plant-based food options, from sweet treats and chocolate to international flavours, savoury favourites and fresh produce.

Whether you follow a vegan lifestyle, enjoy plant-based meals or simply love discovering great food, this is your opportunity to explore the Market, support local businesses and find something new to love.

With a diverse lineup of participating vendors under one roof, there’s plenty to tempt your taste buds. Bring a friend, come hungry and discover the plant-based options waiting for you at Hamilton Farmers’ Market.

Discover Vegan Food at Hamilton Farmers’ Market

One of the best ways to celebrate World Vegan Day is to explore new flavours. From baked goods and chocolate to globally inspired dishes and fresh ingredients, participating vendors offer a variety of vegan food options to discover.

Whether you’re searching for a sweet treat, looking for a quick bite or gathering ingredients for your next meal, take your time exploring the Market and connecting with the local businesses behind the food.

World Vegan Day Participating Vendors

The following vendors are participating in our World Vegan Day celebration and have vegan food options available:

🥬 = 100% VEGAN

A note for visitors: Vegan offerings vary by vendor and may change. Contact individual vendors to confirm specific menu items, ingredients and availability on October 31. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, ask vendors about ingredients and food preparation practices before ordering.

What Is World Vegan Day?

World Vegan Day takes place annually on November 1. It was established in England in 1994 by Louise Wallis, then President of The Vegan Society, to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary.

Wallis chose November 1 because it falls between Halloween on October 31 and Mexico’s Day of the Dead on November 2. The occasion was created to recognize the vegan movement and celebrate the growing recognition of the word “vegan.”

Today, World Vegan Day offers an opportunity for people around the world to explore plant-based food, learn about veganism and celebrate the many ways it can be part of everyday life.

World Vegan Day is an opportunity to celebrate plant-based food and learn more about the organizations supporting veganism around the world. In Canada, the Vegan Society of Canada is a registered charitable organization that promotes veganism through public education, outreach, information resources and vegan certification for eligible products and businesses. Its mission includes protecting the environment and supporting the health of humans and animals. As World Vegan Day brings people together to explore plant-based choices, celebrations like this one at Hamilton Farmers’ Market offer a delicious way to discover vegan options, support local businesses and learn more about the growing variety of plant-based foods available.

Hamilton Farmers’ Market is bringing the celebration forward by one day in 2026, giving visitors another delicious reason to spend Halloween Saturday exploring downtown Hamilton.

Make Hamilton Farmers’ Market Part of Your Weekend

Hamilton Farmers’ Market is home to a diverse community of local businesses, offering everything from fresh produce and specialty foods to baked goods and prepared meals. World Vegan Day is a great opportunity to discover new products, try different flavours and support the vendors who make the Market a destination for food lovers.

Located at 35 York Boulevard in downtown Hamilton, the indoor, climate-controlled Market is open year-round. Make a stop during your Saturday errands, plan a food-filled outing with friends or explore the Market while enjoying other Halloween weekend activities downtown.

Plan Your Visit

What: World Vegan Day at Hamilton Farmers’ Market
When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Hamilton Farmers’ Market, 35 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario

Come for the food. Stay for the discovery. Celebrate World Vegan Day at Hamilton Farmers’ Market and find your next plant-based favourite.