The non-profit SF Veg Society presents its 19th annual World Veg Fest in honor of its 50th anniversary and World Vegetarian Day.

The festival features lectures, creative plant-based cooking demos, vegan cuisine and vegan-friendly merchandise.

The event will be held at the SF County Fair Building, in Golden Gate Park, near Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., $10. For more information, go to the website at www.worldvegfestival.com.