WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!

The rains came. The rains went.

The people came, they saw, they devoured.

What a sensational community we have here on the Coast! We are so excited that we were able to put on a banging show - from the entertainers, the speakers, the stallholders and the volunteers, another extraordinary venture for the fastest growing conscious community in the country!

Thank you, Coasties for coming out in droves and telling us what you love!

Special thanks for the amazing pics by Syl Marie Photography and Lisa Haymes Photography

STALL LIST FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 8

With all this awesomeness on offer, whatever could keep you away?

Alive Fest 2025!

Saturday, March 8, 2025 • 9am-3pm • Leagues Park, Gosford

We are so excited to announce that Central Coast Council has come on-board to join us for 2025! They have recognised the high-vibing contribution that the event has made to the region in creating an inclusive community, working with the highest environmentally-responsible standards, and in utilising our vegan ethics to aid in a tasty and sustainable future for us all!

That means we can make the day even more fantabulous than ever!

As ever, Alive Fest will tantalise your taste buds with the most scrumptious plant-based hot food stalls in the state, the sweetest desserts on the Central Coast and the most exquisite range of artisanal wares available!

Epic Venue

We’re back at the fabulous Leagues Club Park, adjacent to the best kids’ playground in the region and still only 5 mins from Gosford Station! And it’s flat, flat ground so it’s super wheel-friendly!

Always Free Entry!

That’s right. No cost. Nada. Not that you’ll be able to resist spending your hard-earned once you’re on site. Try and resist those aromas, we dare you!

Super Kid-friendly!

Don’t be afraid to bring the mites. It’s the perfect excuse to burn the energy out of them at the awesome playpark, then refuel it again with tasty doughnuts, cupcakes and fresh and fun bubble teas.

Fabulous Entertainment

Smooth tunes and epic live performances from our talented vegan entertainers and DJs. Free yoga sessions and more awesomeness to be announced!

Get Ready!!

This is the signature plant-based festival in the state and we want put our stamp on the region as the new heart of an ethical, inclusive and vegan lifestyle!

And did we say it was fur-friend friendly? We’re saying it now 🐾 Bring along your pup-tastic housemates!

Spread the word about what we do, spread the love and see you soon!!

RSVP YES!!

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RAFFLE

Our biggest ever Alive Fest Raffle is underway, so grab your tix online and share the news about the amazing prizes from our generous sponsors. This year, we are offering three amazing prizes!.

A sanctuary tour for two at the incredible Moo to Ewe Farmed Animal Sanctuary valued at $95.

A $100 gift voucher for a sumptuous meal at The Bamboo Buddha.

And an initial Zoom consult with accredited plant-based nutritionist Stephanie Sandor of Your Vegan Nutritionist worth $185.

All proceeds go to Vegan NSW, who continue to host informative and tasty markets and outreach into communities across NSW.

Join up to help create a more sustainable, compassionate and healthier Central Coast.

- SPECIAL SCREENING -

I COULD NEVER GO VEGAN

Alive Fest is honoured to announce the Australian premiere of the groundbreaking new documentary I COULD NEVER GO VEGAN @ Everglades in Woy Woy, at 6pm, Sunday March 9, 2025

Directed by award-winning UK filmmaker Tom Pickering and executive produced by Alicia Silverstone and Heather Mills, this gentle and life-affirming journey is the perfect antidote to the powerlessness we might all feel trying to make a difference to animals, our health and the environment.

With no scary scenes of animal abuse, this thoughtful film gently offers the plant-based alternative we’ve all been telling our friends and family about. So, bring them along!

Tickets are available from Oztix here!

Tickets have been priced to ensure the film can reach as many people as possible, and it really is the warmest invitation to the cruelty-free lifestyle we’ve seen. Tickets start at $5 (plus ticketing fee) and with free entry to Alive Fest Volunteers!

RAFFLE ON THE NIGHT!

The Alive Festival raffle will be drawn at 8 pm following the screening.

REVIEWS

“For the first time I’ve ever seen on the screen, covering all the essentials while getting the facts right.”
George Monbiot
Broadcaster

“An ebullient, confident… documentary.”
THE GUARDIAN

“Revelatory, providing the kind of joined-up thinking that’s missing from single issue documentaries.”
THE LIST

Alive is brought to you by the Vegan NSW - a community-based charity and NFP organisation whose vision is to create a vegan world. As former stall holders at Alive, Vegan NSW is thrilled to be entrusted to facilitate Alive together with the local community. Together with a host of volunteers, we also run Newcastle Vegan Market and Sydney Vegan Market.

Enormous recognition and thanks go to Ricky Simoes for seeing the possibilities, dreaming big, and bringing the community together to create the haven of hope that is Alive.

Can’t wait for the festival? Create the festival vibe at home and support Alive at the same time!

If you love Alive, you’ll also adore the monthly Newcastle Vegan Market and Sydney Vegan Market. Treat yourself to their beautiful recipe ebook packed with over 50 mouthwatering recipes from vegan stallholders, businesses and individuals including I Should Be Souvlaki, Mi and Tea, Bodhi, Yullis, Alibi, and more!

Proceeds from the eBook support Vegan NSW and help keep the Alive Festival going.

Curated by @rainbownourishments - an enormous thank you Anthea for her outstanding work!

This is what people are saying about the eBook!

My mouth is literally watering after reading these recipes and looking at the beautiful photos. Can’t wait to try them out.

Greg McFarlane, Director, Vegan Australia

What a stunning book this is, replete with delicious universal recipes. Clear instructions and beautifully illustrated. When people ask “what do vegans eat” this book is the perfect answer. And when you don’t feel like cooking Vegan Eats and Treats provides access to some of the best vegan restaurants in NSW. I highly recommend it.

Lynda Stoner, Animal Liberation NSW

Everyone at Peanuts Wellbeing Sanctuary is very excited about the Vegan Market Eats and Treats ebook. The recipes look very delicious and we are looking forward to teaching children and ourselves loads of wonderful recipes from snacks to meals to refreshing drinks. 

Enjoy all the very yummy food and drinks it has to offer.

Tracey and Mick, Peanuts Wellbeing Sanctuary

We can’t wait to try each of the incredible recipes in the Vegan Market Eats and Treats ebook. Every recipe looks not only delicious, but easy to follow and sure to impress!

Kate & James, co-founders of Little Oak Farm Animal Sanctuary

The ebook is such a good way to get to know the people and stories behind the businesses. These recipes looks AMAZING and mean we can cook a bit of our market favourites at home! Cannot wait. ❤️

Renee Buckingham, World Vegan Guides (including Sydney Vegan Guide)