Private VegFest Tasting Tour with Lookout's Lily Belli

Join us for a special pre-festival exclusive tasting tour experience at Santa Cruz VegFest. Before the crowds arrive, enjoy a guided culinary adventure through some of the festival’s most delicious plant-based offerings, led by Lily Belli, Lookout Santa Cruz’s food and drink correspondent.

From inventive vegan comfort food to fresh local flavors and creative sips, this intimate tour offers a behind-the-scenes taste of what makes VegFest so great. You will get to meet and taste food from 3-5 vendors and along the way Lily will share insider stories, standout vendor picks and flavor notes that will bring the festival to life.

Whether you’re fully plant-based, veg-curious or simply love great food, this tour is designed for anyone ready to experience Santa Cruz’s food scene in a fresh way.

While VegFest is open to the public, this private tasting experience offers early access, curated samples and a chance to connect with fellow food lovers before the festival officially gets underway.

🎟️ Tickets are limited — reserve your spot now for this one-of-a-kind VegFest tasting tour!

Not sure if you’re a member? Reach out to santacruz@lookoutlocal.com

*This event does not include a ticket to VegFest, please purchase those at https://vegfestsantacruz.org/

Free parking for carpools of 3+. $10 for all other vehicles.

Every parking fee helps the children of Mi Escuela Preschool learn, grow, and build a strong foundation for the future.

INFORMATION ABOUT VEGFEST ITSELF:

VegFest brings the local community together to celebrate and learn about a plant-based, cruelty-free, animal friendly, and environmentally-sustainable lifestyle with thousands of attendees!

June 6 2026 | Time: 11am-5pm
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

Early bird tickets $5, or $10 at the door: https://vegfestsantacruz.org/