Black Veg Society backs Bmore Vegan Block Party after Children’s Veg Fest turnout

Black Veg Society is extending its community push in Baltimore after hundreds attended The Children’s Veg Fest in Waverly. The group will sponsor the free Bmore Vegan Block Party on Sept. 12 in downtown Baltimore, where organizers are touting food, culture, wellness and a zero-waste focus.

Why it matters: - Black Veg Society is using back-to-back events to keep plant-based food and wellness in front of Baltimore families. - The Bmore Vegan Block Party is free, making the event easier for residents to attend and for vendors and advocates to reach new audiences. - The festival and block party are positioned as community-building efforts around health, sustainability and accessibility.

What happened: - Hundreds attended The Children’s Veg Fest at the Weinberg Y in Waverly over the weekend. - The event mixed an in-person festival with a virtual session. - The program included child-focused cooking demos, emotional wellness talks and two dance parties. - Black Veg Society announced it will continue sponsoring and participating in the Bmore Vegan Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in downtown Baltimore. - The block party runs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 100 N. Charles St.

The details: - Organizers describe the Bmore Vegan Block Party as a free community event centered on plant-based food, local culture and sustainable living. - The event carries a zero-waste commitment. - Brittany Gilliam said the block party is a place where food, culture, wellness and community meet to inspire a healthier, more sustainable Baltimore. - Black Veg Society has sponsored and supported the block party for five years since its launch. - This year’s event will feature DJ Boogie The Gr8 as the entertainment anchor. - Planned activities include mindfulness chats, fitness demonstrations and ping pong. - Local plant-based vendors are set to participate, including Oh My Cod Vegan Seafood Co., Plant Based Beauty Yudi, Eatopian Eats, Zoe's Vegan Delight, The Empanada Lady, Nana's Rooted, Pherfectly Fresh, Ficos and The Veggie Table. - Black Veg Society will table at the event to offer education, outreach and community engagement. - The group plans to give away Hippeas and SunButter samples and lavender-scented soaps from Dr. Bronner's. - Black Veg Society also will sell its vegan and vegan-ish T-shirts. - More event information is available at the full vendor lineup and event details.

Between the lines: - The Children’s Veg Fest turnout suggests there is an audience in Baltimore for family-friendly plant-based programming. - Black Veg Society is pairing celebration with outreach, which can broaden the appeal of veganism beyond committed vegans. - The block party’s local vendor mix and cultural programming point to an effort to make plant-based eating feel familiar and neighborhood-based rather than niche.

What's next: - Black Veg Society will bring its sponsorship and tabling presence to the Sept. 12 block party. - Organizers are promoting the event as a major gathering for plant-based food, community interaction and sustainability advocacy in downtown Baltimore. - The group says it will continue using festivals and programming to promote holistic health, animal welfare and environmental sustainability.