Compassionfest

October 4, 2026 @ 10 am – 5 pm

Moore Field House @ Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
11 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven, CT 06515

A celebration of compassion,
community, and conscious living.

Join hundreds of compassionate people for a joyful day of vegan food, ethical vendors, animal advocacy, and community connection.

Community

Creating a Vegan Future!

Equality

Create change with every choice.

Kindness

You can make a difference.

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Event Schedule 👇

Thanks to Our 2026 Vendors!

Compassionfest 2026
Vendor Map and List

Click here to download the map and list

Events Schedule for the Day

Compassionfest – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

→ Main Stage

12:45 pm to 1:30 pm
Victoria Moran – Age Like a Yogi, Live Like a Vegan: Timeless Practices for Vitality, Beauty, and Compassion
1:45 pm to 2:30 pm
Gene Baur – Farm Sanctuary: Story of a Movement
2:45 pm to 3:45 pm
Dr. A. Breeze Harper – Beyond the Plate: 15 Years of Sistah Vegan and the Future of Vegan Justice
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
Diana Urban – Beyond the Leash: Rescue, Compassion, and Advocacy
5:00 pm
Raffle Award Announced

→ Wellness Space

10:00 am to 10:30 am
Tabitha & Theresa – Cacao Circle (Tickets Required; $25 donation to BARC-CT, this year’s Compassionate Cause)

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10:45 am to 11:30 am
Aria Nyx – Kundalini Yoga
11:45 am to 12:30 pm
Kelvin Young – Sound Healing

→ Community Living Room

11:00 am to 11:30 am
New Haven County – Make New Connections

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11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Fairfield County – Make New Connections

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12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Hartford County – Make New Connections

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1:30 pm to 5:00 pm – Speaker Meet & Greets and Book Signing

A Day of Compassion in Action

Compassionfest brings together animal advocates, vegans, the veg-curious, families, and mission-driven organizations for a full day of inspiration, connection, and celebration.

What you’ll find at the festival:

• Delicious vegan food vendors
• Inspiring speakers
• Ethical shopping and handmade goods
• Animal advocacy organizations
• Community groups and nonprofits
• Education about compassionate living
• A welcoming environment for all ages

2026 Compassionate Cause
Bridgeport Animal Rescue Crew
BARC CT

BARC-CT is a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to rescuing abandoned and abused animals in Bridgeport and surrounding communities. Through rescue, foster care, and adoption programs, they provide animals with the safety, care, and second chances they deserve.

A portion of Compassionfest support and awareness this year will benefit BARC-CT and their lifesaving work.

Learn More About BARC-CT

What our past attendees have said

“The best vent in CT. I look forward to it all year. The most amazing vegan vendors, vegan food, and people around. The woman behind it has manifested an incredible vision. A true pioneer. Thank you, Tabitha and Compassionfest.”

Rose T.

“I had such a great time at Compassionfest! Amazing food and amazing people. The event was clearly put together with a lot of love”

Julia S.

“My children and I had a blast! Delicious food, good music and excellent company! Can’t wait for the next Compassionfest!”

Sandy F.

“What a perfect day with perfect people. The food was amazing and the vendors had so much to offer. Thank you!!! Compassionfest = Vegan”

Beth A.

“Compassionfest is the best vegan event of the year!! It is well organized and attended by the most loving and compassionate people I’ve met!!!”

Brittany A.

“It was like a vegan summer carnival, ice cream, hot dogs, fried food, with yummy healthy options sprinkled in too! #veganheaven! Great speakers and vendors too!”

Rebecca C.

Compassionfest 2026

October 4 @ 10 am – 5 pm