Meet Maria at VegFest Kelowna 2026

Meet Maria Manazza in Kelowna

Apple Diaries at VegFest Kelowna

Come meet Maria, talk about food and healthy living, explore her books, pick up an Apple Diaries sticker and enjoy a welcoming day with the vegan and veg-curious community.

SundaySeptember 20, 2026
Time10:00 AM–4:00 PM
LocationCity Park, North Field
AdmissionBy donation
Maria Manazza holding her books Vital Fuel and Heal Thyself
Maria’s invitation: “If you’re in the Okanagan, come down and say hello. I would love to meet you in person, connect, talk health, talk food and have a great day together.”

What you’ll find at Maria’s stand

Vital Fuel book cover

Vital Fuel

Eat Right for Your Species Type introduces Maria’s Natural Human Diet viewpoint through her lived experience and years of helping others.

Explore Vital Fuel
Heal Thyself book cover

Heal Thyself

Maria’s personal story of changing her food and lifestyle habits, shared as experience and perspective rather than a promise of outcomes.

Explore Heal Thyself
Understanding Our Species fruit-and-leaf sticker

Apple Diaries stickers

See Maria’s fruit-and-leaf “Understanding Our Species” sticker and ask her about the idea behind its message.

See the sticker

Maria expects to have books, stickers and related Apple Diaries materials at her stand. Selection and quantities may change or sell out during the day.

Author Maria Manazza with her books

Books, conversation and community

Meet Maria and have your book signed

Bring your questions, browse Maria’s books and resources, and talk with her about the experiences that shaped Apple Diaries. If you purchase or bring one of Maria’s books, ask her to sign it while you are there.

VegFest welcomes vegans, vegetarians and people who are simply curious. You do not need to have everything figured out before you come by.

Meet Maria

Plan your visit

Find Apple Diaries

  • Look for Maria Manazza and the Apple Diaries books and fruit-and-leaf stickers.
  • Arrive earlier if there is a book or sticker you especially want.
  • Bring your questions and say hello, even if you are only beginning to explore plant-exclusive eating.

Enjoy the festival

  • Browse vegan food, gifts and cruelty-free products.
  • Enjoy the stage program, music and community atmosphere.
  • Check the official event website for schedule, vendor and weather updates before travelling.

Can’t make it to VegFest?

Explore Maria’s books online, download the free 35-recipe Starter Guide or request a one-hour health conversation with Maria.

Event source: Date, time, location and public festival details were verified against the official VegFest Kelowna page. Apple Diaries product availability is based on Maria’s current event plans and may change.

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