The festival picks up where San Diego's massive EarthFair left off, after the organization ended its decades-long run last year
At the at the inaugural EarthFest at Balboa Park Saturday, a vegan chef explained methods for cooking tofu, vendors sold plant-based cuisine and animal rescue groups offered cats and dogs for adoption.
“The key reason is that recent dramatic increases in production costs were more than we could raise in exhibitor fees and sponsorships,” theThomas Sternsdorf, front, relaxes on a blanket as he and other people take advantage of the tree’s shade during EarthFest at Balboa Park on Saturday. Vendors in the packed food court sold plant-based food ranging from vegan pastries and ice cream to Thai food and falafel.
The crowding extended to parking facilities as well, and some visitors spent hours trying to exit the parking lot opposite the lawn later in the afternoon. San Diego Police responded to at least one fight as drivers grew agitated during the wait.
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