Entrepreneur Heather Mills Sponsors ‘Vegfest Free 2026’ Britains Largest Free Vegan Festival

A crowd of around 3,000 people is expected to gather at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Saturday April 25th as Vegfest Free arrives to the city, bringing what organisers describe as “the UK’s biggest free vegan event of the year” to Birmingham.

Backed by food entrepreneur Heather Mills and sponsored by her new wellness food brand ‘No Bloat’, the one-day event will feature up to 150 plant-based stalls, more than 40 speakers and performers and a full outdoor programme of live music, comedy and spoken word.

The free festival aims to make vegan living accessible to everyone, particularly at a time when many large-scale events come with high ticket prices.

Advance tickets are required and are completely free to the public.

The festival is ideal for everyone including those new to plant-based lifestyles as well as longtime vegans, vegetarians and anyone who loves trying new food!

The event is also free for a number of charities, community interest companies, animal sanctuaries, authors, artists and selected start-ups, making it a unique event in this day and age. 

Heather Mills is supporting the event through her new food brand No Bloat, which will be exhibiting on the day and offering samples of its nutritious, gut-friendly ready-meal pouches.

 “Now more than ever it’s time to support each other and work together within the broader vegan community,” says Heather.

“Vegfest Free presents a unique opportunity to extend solidarity to so many organisations whilst introducing thousands of people to the benefits of plant-based lifestyles.”

A Boost for Birmingham’s Plant Based Scene

Alongside national brands, the event will showcase several Midlands based artisan food producers, offering visitors the chance to sample a wide variety of plant-based foods, from street food and sweet treats to sustainable pantry staples.

Organisers say Birmingham was chosen for its diverse food culture and growing appetite for healthier and more sustainable lifestyle options. 

“It may be that you've been advised to increase your plant-based intake for health reasons” say the organisers “or it may be for environmental reasons or simply concern for animals. Whatever the reason, VegfestFree is designed to show just how accessible and enjoyable plant-based living can be.” 

High Profile Plant Based Speakers and Entertainment at Vegfest Free 26: 

The Birmingham show will welcome a wide range of guests including: 

• Actor and Producer Dan Richardson
• Plamil Foods Director Adrian Ling
• One Planet Pizza Director Joe Hill 
•  Jordi Casamitjana – Author 
• Representatives from Plant Based Health Professionals UK 
• Former professional footballer Simon Clist 
• 80-year-old UK champion powerlifter Pat Reeves 
• Music journalist and punk icon John Robb 
• Author John King
• Comedians Dawn Chorus & Ishi Khan
• Dr Arielle Griffiths CEO Just Be Kind Dog Food
• Keith Lesser CEO Vegan Accountants
• Dr Shireen Kassam 
• Presenters Karin Ridgers & Mike Kelson

Visitors can also enjoy live music, DJs, fireside chats, poetry and panel discussions throughout the day. 

Advance tickets are required and available free of charge at:

https://www.vegfest.co.uk/vegfest-free/tickets/

Samples of No Bloat will be available on the day:

No Bloat’s convenient meal pouches are designed for busy people seeking nourishing food that supports digestive wellbeing, including those following a Low FODMAP lifestyle. The brand has already gained international exposure at major trade shows in New York and Dubai. 

'Our convenient ready meal pouches are designed for people on the go who want real, nourishing food without the risk of discomfort' says Heather.

'Whether you’re managing bloating or following a Low FODMAP lifestyle, every pouch supports your gut and your goals.'

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Editors notes

VegfestUK 

VegfestUK was founded in 2003 with the creation of the Bristol Vegan Fayre and expanded into Brighton, Glasgow and Olympia London over the last 2 decades producing the UK's biggest vegan events & conferences.

Vegfest Free sees their first event in the Midlands and the event allows them to return to their roots by providing free vegan events for the people.

Steeped in the history of alternative culture & free festivals throughout the 80's and 90's, organiser and founder Tim Barford has been vegan more than 40 years and dedicated to both preserving and helping regrow a unique and valuable culture - the UK vegan movement. www.vegfest.co.uk

No Bloat 

No Bloat is a new food range created by Heather Mills. ''Frustrated by the confusion and misinformation around digestive health including the possibility of losing my own colon, I set out to find real solutions.

I created No Bloat to cut through the noise, save others years of trial and error, and help people reclaim a truly healthy life. No Bloat is micro-dosed, precision, clean, gut-friendly food and is backed by Monash University and Functional Gut Clinic, so you can eat with confidence.’’ www.nobloat.com