Sonoma County VegFest promotes a thriving planet, happy animals, and a healthy community. Discover how you can make a difference every day at North Bay’s premier celebration of compassionate, healthy, and sustainable living. Food, animal encounters, animal art, vegan boutiques, nonprofits, and sustainable products. Also free samples, cooking demonstrations, speakers, and live music. Saturday, September 27. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Santa Rosa Veterans Building. 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa. Find out more at socovegfest.org.