What to Expect

So, you’re intrigued perhaps? Wanting to know more about how our events work? They’re a fun and effective way to meet other veg singles, and totally non-intimidating since there’s no rejection! Read on!

Before the event …

Get your tickets early!

These events are known to sell out early, so to avoid disappointment, don’t wait! Remember, spots are limited to 30 people or less (depending on venue capacity). Again, we’ve found that an intimate, get-to-really-know-you setting works the best for making real connections.

Unfortunately, we can’t allow door sales. Get those tickets in advance! We’d love to be more accommodating, but it’s about the big picture. It’s so important that our participants have the best experience possible, and this is necessary to ensure that.

You’ve got mail!

Check your inbox after you buy your ticket! Within 30 minutes, we’ll send you Important Event Instructions. (Check your spam folder if you don’t see our email.) We’ll explain how to log in to your Speed Dater Portal, where you’ll access your online match form, conversation starters, match results, and more. To get the most out of the event, it’s important to read these brief instructions! You can always get in touch with us via email or phone if you have any questions.

If it’s a speed dating event …

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Once you’ve signed up, spiffed up, and showed up...

We’ll check you in, and then you’ll have about 20 minutes to get settled in and relax. During that time, you can order a drink, get some delish veggie food, and mingle. We’ve found this helps participants feel more comfortable and “warm up.” Since we only work with fun, veg-friendly venues, you will find delicious veg-friendly beverages and/or food available at every event – and, depending on the venue, you may get to sample some of their awesome goodies for free!

*Veg Fest events format may differ from regular Veg Speed Date events

OK, now for the part where your heart begins to beat faster – the start of actual speed dating!

Once it begins, you’ll have five minutes to talk with each potential match and get to know them more. We’ve found that five minutes is the sweet spot – three minutes is just too short, and seven can feel like too much. And here’s something cool – despite your elevated pulse, there’s no rejection. Your “date” won’t know if you like them or not, and vice versa. Simply (and discreetly) check off their name on your match form if you’re interested. You can choose between either a ‘dating’ or ‘friendship’ match. Because the matching happens after the event, people don’t feel pressured to select or reject each other in person.

And get excited for the awesome intermission, when we give away fun door prizes from our vegan partners and sponsors!

*Veg Fest events format may differ from regular Veg Speed Date events

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If it’s a mixer event …

Relax, have fun, and meet some great people!

If you’ve signed up for one of our new mixer events, get ready for an incredible time! They’re different from speed dating, but powered by the same online matching system, supporting both dating and friendship matches. That means you can focus on meeting like-minded singles with no judgement, rejection, or pressure.

We’ll check you in at the beginning, so please arrive on time! Then our fantastic host will guide you through fun activities, along with plenty of opportunity to mingle. Activities may include icebreakers, games, vegan tastings, interactive tours, and more; check the page for your event to get all the details.

Like speed dating, our mixers include door prizes from our vegan partners and sponsors. Delicious veg-friendly beverages and/or food will be available for purchase at the venue, and often times, your ticket may include complimentary goodies – check your event page for details!

After the event …

Then, you get to go home, and check your matches

Put on your sweats, and eat a vegan donut. Make sure you submitted your completed match form by midnight! Then, log back into your Speed Dater Portal after the submission deadline (or the next morning), and you’ll be able to see who wants to get to know you better. All your ‘dating’ and/or ‘friendship’ matches will be listed. After that, it’s your choice whether or not to pursue those matches.

And then – the best part of all!

Go on a date with your mutual match(es), and get in touch with your new friends. Keep in touch with us to tell us about how it goes from there. We like nothing better than finding out that second date turned into a fantastic relationship, a marriage, or a family. And don’t forget, we like to be invited to weddings! 😉 Or at least, we like to find about them – please submit your veg love stories here.

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Veg Speed Date is simply the best and the fastest way to meet someone if you are vegan/vegetarian and single. But don’t just take our word for it…

Read our Success Stories & Couples Interviews