Vegan Festival on Sunshine Sunday, August 31st

Hafnarfjörður – The Wellness Town Goes Vegan for a Day

“This is a great opportunity to see that veganism is not a diet trend or a fad, but a lifestyle. This festival celebrates this beautiful lifestyle and welcomes everyone, regardless of age or background,” says Aldís Amah Hamilton, chairperson of the Vegan Association of Iceland. “Perfect for children, grandparents… and everyone in between, of course.”

The association, in collaboration with Hafnarfjörður Municipality, is hosting a family-friendly festival and food fair at Thorsplan in Hafnarfjörður on Sunday, August 31st, 2025, from 13:00 to 16:00.

“We’ll have the best food in the capital area for sale! There will also be vendors offering home and beauty products. And two bouncy castles for different age groups,” says Aldís.

“The larger bouncy castle was a big hit last time and was packed, but we’ll have supervision so no one gets hurt. We’ll also have entertainment,” Aldís adds. This year marks the ninth time the festival is held.

“This is really fun. Attendance is always great. Nearly 1,000 people came last year, I’m told. The turnout was so good that the food almost sold out! Families enjoyed themselves together, and it’s wonderful that we can say goodbye to summer in this way.”

Aldís points out that August is a month of outdoor festivals, including Þjóðhátíð, Pride, Culture Night, and the Vegan Festival as the cherry on top at the end of summer. “Big festivals and then us. We don’t compromise,” she says, encouraging anyone interested in learning more about veganism, especially vegan food options, to attend.

“Yes, come and try this amazing food that’s available to everyone every day of the year,” she says.

“The weather is always good at the Vegan Festival – we don’t expect anything else now. Bring sunscreen.”