A vegan Christmas market will be held at the Kattilahalli in Suvilahti on the weekend before Christmas. The event brings together over 50 vendors offering plant-based foods and products.
On the weekend before Christmas, in addition to the traditional Teurastamo Christmas Market, as well as VegeXmas, a vegan Christmas market. This year, the event will be held at Kattilahalli in Suvilahti.
The VegeXmas event features a wide range of vendors, from makers of various gift items to producers of vegan foods.
VegeXmas has grown in popularity
The event was first held in 2019. “VegeXmas started with the idea of bringing together everything needed for a vegan Christmas under one roof,” says Ebba Ervasti, producer at Vegefirma, the event’s organizer.
In 2022, the event was held at the Vaunusali hall at Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo—a larger venue was sought for this year’s event. The event features a wide selection of vegan products, ranging from savory foods to natural cosmetics.
“We select vendors for the event who offer ecologically produced plant-based products,” says Ervasti. “Most of the vendors are small business owners, and there are also products from neighboring countries that are less commonly available,” she explains.
“The event demonstrates how wonderful treats and Christmas gifts can also be created in a responsible and plant-based way.”
— Ebba Ervasti, producer at Vegefirma
Food offerings at the event include, among others, the Swedish chocolate brand Vegan Delights chocolate brand, Kalavale, which makes artisanal preserves, and Papu Foods, which specializes in meat-free food. Also on site are Kahvila Rakastan and Olipa Kerran Konditoria, whose café and pastry products can be purchased to take home for the Christmas table.
Vegan gift items are offered, for example, by Hihka Art & Vintage, which features vintage art and clothing, Sahrasshop, a manufacturer of eco-friendly towels, and Taiga Cosmetics for those looking for skincare products.
Ervasti says that attendance at the event has grown every year, and last year’s Christmas market attracted over 4,000 visitors. “The event shows that you can enjoy delicious treats and find wonderful Christmas gifts while also making responsible, plant-based choices,” says Ervasti.
More information about the event and its vendors can be found on the event’s website. The event is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.