Veggie Fest Chicago is a family fun festival celebrating the joy, science, food, and compassion behind the vegetarian lifestyle.

Not just for vegetarians, Veggie Fest is for everyone! Whether you're a long-time vegetarian or vegan, or you want to learn how to add more plant-based foods to your diet, or you're just looking to have a great time, this is the summer festival for you. Free admission! Live music, delicious food, family fun, renown speakers and more!

Visit our acclaimed international food court and food demos from leading chefs. Enjoy talks from recognized speakers and doctors sharing the latest research on health and wellness. The Children's Tent, Yoga Tent, and Meditation Tent are unsurpassed. If you just want to kick back and enjoy a summer's day, we have live music from some of the best bands in Chicago.

Bring your friends, raise your cool factor, and set your sundials for Veggie Fest 2024. See you there!

Schedule of Events

August 10, 2024

Speakers
Tent A

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Ageless Outer and Inner Beauty: The Role of Diet, Exercise, and Meditation in Prevention of Cancer and Heart Disease
Dr. Saraswati Sukumar

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Nature's Path: A Legacy of Conservation, Sustainability, and Philanthropy
Arran Stephens

Being Healthier and Happier
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
VeggieFest Keynote Speaker

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Fuel and Flex: Building your Body Armor for a Stronger Tomorrow
Dr. Kenny Duggal

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Heart Failure: an Integrative Solution
Dr. Baxter Montgomery

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Coping in Times of Crisis: A Global Perspective
Dr. Julie Varughese

Speakers
Tent B

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Our Brain on Meditation
Dr. Louis A. Ritz, Ph.D.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
10 Reasons Why You Should Consider Veganism for Your Family
Dr. Natalie Santiago-Brown

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Youthfulness at any Age
Dr. Tim Fior, M.D

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Lose Weight without Cravings, Counting, and Restricting
Deepa Deshmukh

Speaker

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Seven (Spiritual) Secrets of the Vegetarian Diet (Siete secretos (espirituales) de la dieta vegetariana)
Carlos Lozano

Demos
Tent 1

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tofu Ricotta stuffed Moong Daal Crepes
Chef: Dev Nishtha

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Vegan Mac and Cheese and Hot Dog
Chef: TBA, Better Balance

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Savory Miso Soup with an Umami flavor
Chef: Dr. Acooba Scott, Acooba's Kitchen

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Red Lentil Soup and Mixed Berry Banana Muffins
Chef: Savraj Khanna, Healthy and Wholesome Kitchen

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Kale Pesto with Butter Beans
Chef: Kadek Supartini, Manna Kitchen

Demos
Tent 2

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grilled Cheese and Sweet Potato Mash
Chefs: Celina and Robbie Green, Luv Butter

Demos
Tent 3

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Watermelon and Cantaloupe Juices
Chef: Linda Kordich, Healthy Juicing

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Spreads for Summer Celebrations
Chef: Mary Pomerantz, Innergy

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Vegetarian Lasagna with Summer Veggies
Chef: Gaetan Charest

Live Music Stage

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Zach
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Afinca'o
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Funkadesi
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Gizzae

August 11, 2024

Speakers
Tent A

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Eating Mindfully, Living Vibrantly: A guide to healthy and sustainable choices
Arjan Stephens

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Juicing for Life-the Missing Link
Linda Kordich

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Meditation and Healthy Living
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj

Veggie Fest Keynote Speaker

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Powering up with Plant Protein: Nutritional Superheroes for Kids
Dr. Rimjhim Duggal Stephens

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Do You Really Want to be Well?
Dr. Terry Mason

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
How to Achieve Pain Reduction and Wellness
Dr. James H. Gruft

Speakers
Tent B

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Nutrición Holistica / Holistic Nutrition
Dr. Guillermo A. Rodas Orellana, M.D. and Dr. Jeanneth A. Rangles Iza, M.D.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Lifestyle Medicine, Plant Based Diets and Heart Disease
Dr. Steven Lome

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Your Fountain of Youth: GEMS for Health
Dr. Matthew Raider

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
How to Deal with Stress and Be Resilient (Como Lidiar con el Estrés y Ser Resiliente)
David Martinez

Demos
Tent 1

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Pad Thai Bean Sprouts (nut-free)
Chef: Sam, Vegan Plate

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cabeza de Gato with crispy tofu, hogao and cashew suero
Chef: Carmen Suarez

Demos
Tent 2

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Butternut Squash with Bell Pepper and Tomato
Chef: Roslyn Dudley

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Black-eyed Pea Loaf for a Family Dinner
Chef: Ray Glend

Demos
Tent 3

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tofu Walnut Balls with Southwest BBQ Sauce
Chefs: Kathy Taylor and Jill Keb

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Will be coming soon - Cookies
Chef: Tracy Nawara, Innergy

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Shepherd's Pie, a Holiday Favorite
Chef: Gaetan Charest

Live Music Stage

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Zach
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Rico
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Gizzae
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Funkadesi

Date:
August 10 - 11, 2024

Location:
Danada South Park,
2701 Navistar Circle,
Lisle, IL 60532.

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