St. Louis VegFest 2026 Sponsors
As the host and first sponsor, the St. Louis Animal Rights Team considers the annual St. Louis VegFest event to be one of the most successful and visible events for sharing our mission and love for animals in the region.
The organizers of St. Louis VegFest are START members who are pleased to be working with compassionate and like-minded local organizations and businesses to promote plant-based living and alternatives to animal products.
START is a not-for-profit educational/activist group, formed in 1985, and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 1988. Our goals are to:
► Educate society about the rights of all species to live freely and die naturally
► Expose the harm and suffering caused by the denial of animals’ natural rights
► Promote the adoption of lifestyles compatible with the animal rights philosophy
► Promote the reform of social institutions to be compatible with animal rights
Thank you for joining START organizers and members for bringing St. Louis VegFest back for our 8th year!
Carol House Furniture is returning as a Bloom-Level Sponsor for St. Louis VegFest 2026!
Loyal, annual sponsors of St. Louis VegFest, Carol House is a household name that has been serving the greater St. Louis area with the highest quality furnishings since 1964. In addition to furniture, the Dubman family are well known supporters of so many amazing animal welfare organizations.
Their spaces at Vegfest will include their Carol House Quick Fix Pet Clinic and Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation (MAAL).
The mission of CH Quick Fix is to provide low-cost and even income-based spay and neuter, as well as other services to area pets. They share resources and information with pet owners and non-pet owners about the benefits of spaying and neutering companion animals. By reducing the number of unwanted dogs and cats that are born, it will also reduce the number that enter local shelters, only to be euthanized.
MAAL is Missouri's voice for animal protection in the legislature. They are the only organization in the state of Missouri working full time to lobby in the state capitol on behalf of the animals. MAAL is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization promoting the humane treatment of companion animals, farm animals, and wildlife through legislation, advocacy, and education. They work to enact and enforce bills that protect animals, and fight to defeat bills that harm them. Some bills have included regulations on puppy mills, cock fighting, dog fighting, farm animal welfare, wildlife, and more!
Visit these incredible organizations while at VegFest and find out about the wonderful services they offer.
Thank you Carol House for your continuous commitment to animal welfare and St. Louis VegFest!
We are excited to announce returning Sprout-Level Sponsor for St. Louis VegFest 2026: Helix Realty! Helix Realty restores historic buildings and converts them to lofts and apartments. Clark School Lofts has been restored after the tornado and has a few apartments for rent. Helix is completely pet-friendly with no breed restrictions or pet rent. They are active in animal rescue, spay/neuter and support farm animal reform and elimination.
We are excited to announce a Seed-Level Sponsor for St. Louis VegFest 2026: Karviva!
"At Karviva, we’re on a mission to transform health through the power of nature. We believe in the concept that Food is Better Medicine™, and strive to reconnect individuals with the root of genuine wellbeing. Inspired by ancient wisdom and backed by modern science, we offer a range of functional juices and smoothies that harness the nutritional wealth of whole plant ingredients."
We are excited to announce a Seed-Level Sponsor for St. Louis VegFest 2026: Local Harvest Grocery!
"Over half of our products come from within 150 miles of St. Louis.
"Fewer food miles, fresher food. Better for you and the earth.
"Eating local is just the beginning. We’re doing our part to minimize food waste, reduce plastic use, re-use as much as possible, and make impactful decisions for the health of our community and the environment."
We are excited to announce returning Sound Sponsor for St. Louis VegFest 2026: Utopia Studios!
"Rehearsal, Recording and Creative Studios for Bands, Musicians, DJs, Dancers, Troupes, Videographers, Photographers, Actors, Instructors and Artists since 2004. Get your set tight!"