EAT IT UP: The vegan lifestyle can still be a delicious one.

EAT IT UP: The vegan lifestyle can still be a delicious one. Mizina

NOOSA is carving up its own slice of the action in the fastest-growing trend in our country with a new foodie festival on offer next year.

The Noosa Vegan Festival is coming to The J, Noosa, on Saturday, April 21.

Australia tops Google's worldwide searches for the word "vegan” and with concerns over health, the environment, animal cruelty and water usage, Aussies now lead the way towards a healthier, kinder and cleaner future by becoming vegan and raising awareness.

TV exposes and environmental documentaries have made consumers question where their food comes from and created a rising interest in a plant-based lifestyle.

As celebrities are declaring their renouncing of meat, eggs and dairy products, veganism has started to lose its "hippie image” and even mainstream companies are jumping on the bandwagon.

The Noosa Vegan Festival showcases the diversity of the vegan lifestyle with a wide variety of exhibitors, speakers, performers, celebrity guests, and an abundant selection of delicious food.

This unique day is a fun event displaying the latest vegan products, particularly highlighting the number of plant-based companies in the region, while also creating a community atmosphere through music, entertainment and kids' activities.

Come and see what the future will be like.

The festival will run from 10am-4pm.

Admission is: $13 adult/$28 adult entry and showbag /$38 adult entry and T-shirt/$50 adult entry and showbag and T-shirt; children 12 and under free.

Visit www.noosaveganfestival.com.au or www.facebook.com/noosaveganfestival