July 21, 2025 — ​​There’s never been a better time to try vegan!

The 2nd Annual Bloomington Vegan Chef Challenge kicks off on August 1st. Local chefs will be competing for your votes with creative and delicious plant-based menu options. Veganism is on the rise, and you’re invited to see why!

It’s easy to participate. You have one month—from August 1st to August 31st.

GO!

Go to the Bloomington Vegan Chef Challenge Website (or scroll down below) to see the list of participating restaurants and menu items.

EAT!

Sample the unique vegan dishes being offered by your favorite local restaurants!

VOTE!

Rate each menu you try by August 31st on the Bloomington Vegan Chef Challenge Website.

Winning dishes will be announced in September.

For Challenge updates, please visit veganchefchallenge.org/Bloomington

10 Weeks to Vegan: Feel great about what’s on your plate!
The Vegan Chef Challenge invites diners to experience the many benefits of a plant-based diet by signing up for the free 10 Weeks to Vegan program. This guided challenge gives participants everything they need to get started with eating vegan. Each week, participants receive nutritional tips, product recommendations, and recipes.. To learn more, please visit: www.10weeks.org

About your host, Vegan Outreach:
Vegan Outreach is an international, nonprofit organization aiming to reduce animal suffering by promoting a vegan lifestyle through education and making vegan options more accessible.