Vegan Community Cookout
The vegan food, wellness market and holistic fair of NWLA
#VCC2026
We are Rooted in Community Support
VCC 2026 was made possible through the overwhelming support of the ArkLaTex and NWLA community, including local families, creatives, wellness practitioners, and entrepreneurs who showed up with intention and pride.
We extend deep gratitude to our silent investors and sponsors, whose belief in the vision allowed this experience to be executed with integrity, care, and impact. Your support laid the foundation for a festival that centered wellness, accessibility to natural personal care products and services of entrepreneurs and small businesses, and cultural relevance.
Legends, Media & Cultural Partners
Legends of Legacy by Sequoia and E.A.T. Podcast by Kimberly sponsored curated exclusive event merchandise allowing attendees to wear the message beyond the Cookout.
Media coverage and community amplification were strengthened through community partner Mata Drain and the KTAL News team, whose sponsorship of promoting the event on the KTAL News network helped bring regional visibility to the importance of plant-based wellness, local entrepreneurship, and community-centered events.
Volunteers & Service in Action
The heart of the Cookout lived in its people. We proudly acknowledge the dedicated volunteers from Centenary College of Louisiana alongside local community members who supported operating event admissions, the youth area, vendor coordination, and overall guest experience.
Their service ensured that VCC 2026 flowed with authenticity, organization, and professionalism.
A Retreat-Styled Experience Within the Cookout
One of the defining elements of VCC 2026 was its retreat-styled experience woven into the festival atmosphere. Guests were invited to slow down and engage with wellness in a personal, meaningful way through:
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Holistic wellness and natural personal care offerings
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Intentional spaces for rest, reflection, and energy alignment
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A VIP retreat-style experience centered on restoration and balance
This approach allowed attendees to not only enjoy the festival — but to receive from it.
Dialogue, Art & Collective Wisdom
VCC 2026 also featured an interactive discussion panel, led by a Master Herbalist and Wellness Humanitarian, creating space for shared knowledge around prevention-based wellness, ancestral wisdom, and nourishing the body through intentional living.
Live painters, an ongoing community paint party, movement experiences, and live performances transformed the Cookout into a multisensory celebration of expression and healing.
🌱 Looking Forward🌱
The success of the Vegan Community Cookout 2025 and 2026 affirmed what the community already knew:
This is not a trend.
This is not a money grab.
This is the Veg Festival of Northwest Louisiana.
We look forward to continuing this legacy — expanding access to wellness, honoring culture, and cultivating spaces where community thrives.
What’s Next for VCC? The Cookout Returns This Fall
With over 300 guests expected, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your customer base and get in front of a community that loves to support and shop local.
We’re inviting vegan/plant based food vendors, herbalists, wellness brands, artisans, clothing designers, skincare creators, plant-based entrepreneurs, and family-centered businesses to join our expanding marketplace. You don't have to be vegan to be a non-food vendor.
Our Vendors enjoy:
🔥 Increased visibility
💰 High selling potential
👀 Brand exposure
💬 Face-to-face connections
🤝 Access to a community ready to support
Click the vendor image or the bold text above to view vendor details & pricing.
The Vegan Community Cookout is seeking passionate, reliable volunteers to play a vital role in creating a welcoming, organized, and joyful experience for attendees, vendors, and performers.
Volunteer Roles:
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Event Setup & Breakdown
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Guest Welcome & Information Support
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Youth Area Assistance
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Vendor & Performer Support
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Merchandise & Check-In Assistance
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General Event Support & Operations
No, you don't have to be a vegan to volunteer. No prior experience is required—just a positive attitude, teamwork, and a willingness to help.
Why Volunteer?
✔ Verified Community Service Hours
✔ Professional Letter of Recommendation from Teal Garden Nutrition
✔ Real-world event operations experience
✔ Resume enhancement with a unique, community-focused nonprofit event
✔ Networking opportunities with local businesses, creatives, and leaders
✔ A fun, supportive environment rooted in wellness, culture, and community
Volunteers who demonstrate leadership, reliability, and professionalism may also be considered for future paid opportunities with Teal Garden Nutrition and partner events.
If you’re looking to serve your community, gain hands-on experience, and be part of something meaningful—we’d love to work with you.
👉 Sign up to volunteer for VCC 2026
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
The Vegan Community Cookout (VCC) event's mission is to provide a positive and inviting space to play and educate the NWLA and ArkLaTex about growing one's own food, preventative approaches to sustaining and maintaining a healthy body, holistic wellness, and cultural connection.
Sponsorships directly enhance the attendee experience while giving your brand meaningful visibility and meeting your community impact initiatives.
This may go without saying, however, sponsors do not need to be vegan or practice a vegetarian diet in order to support the Cookout. Our engagement goes beyond our own vegan/plant based community. This is the positive effect of our mission!
Why support the VCC?
The VCC sponsorship partners receive benefits such as logo placement, social media promotion, on-site recognition, complimentary tickets, and stage acknowledgments—while supporting a locally rooted, people-centered event. View the sponsor package details by clicking the link below. Call our office or click the Get Involved link below to contact us.
Join us in nourishing community, culture, and connection in Shreveport.
