THE countdown is on for a popular vegan festival returning to Bournemouth next month.

Bournemouth Vegan Festival takes place on Saturday, September 7, at Citygate Church in Holdenhurst Road.

It will include more than 60 stalls including world food caterers, cakes, dairy and meat alternatives, skincare and beauty, clothing, juices, smoothies, healthy treats and more.

There will also be recipes, nutritional advice and budget cooking ideas, free samples, talks and cookery demonstrations and much more.

Victoria Bryceson, festival organiser, said: “I’m really excited about this year’s event. We’ve had such amazing feedback from everyone, I’m expecting it to be a sell-out. I’m sure that people in the area will enjoy the stalls, talks, workshops and atmosphere.

“We look forward to welcoming everyone along, not just vegans. Our goal is to continue to bring vegans and non-vegans together, to support local vegan business, and to show just how easy it is to be vegan.”

Entry costs £5 and is free for under 16s.

VIP tickets are priced at £15 in advance from veganeventsuk.co.uk/buy-tickets/ and include a goody bag full of vegan products, samples, discounts and offers.