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Veggie Fest Chicago 2024 will be held at Danada South Park, 2701 Navistar Circle, Lisle, IL 60532. August 10 & 11, from 11AM to 8PM. There will be a MAIN ENTRANCE. Refer to the map right below for guidance.
The festival is free to all. Registration is advised so you can get up-to-date information about the festival (register here) But walk-ins are always welcome!
The only tickets sold at the festival are for the amazing vegan and vegetarian cuisines in the International Food Court. The ticket sales booth for food items is located near the Food Court (O2). Each ticket is 1$ per. Pay with cash or credit card.
Refer to our map online at VeggieFestChicago.org. Also, maps are distributed at the entrance to the festival.
Pets are not allowed at the festival, but Service Animals (with proper documentation) are allowed. Emotional support animals, however, are not allowed at the festival.
No outside food or beverages are allowed into the park. No alcohol will be sold or consumed at the festival. Guests may bring their own blankets and chairs. Coolers are not allowed.
The following items are ALLOWED at Veggie Fest
The following items are PROHIBITED at Veggie Fest
Veggie Fest is a vegan and vegetarian festival. We promote veganism and vegetarianism and have plenty of options for both!
The only tickets sold at the festival are for the amazing vegan and vegetarian cuisine in the International Food Court. The Ticket Sales booth for food items is located near the Food Court (O2). Each ticket is 1$ per and food costs range between $3 and $15. Purchase tickets with cash or credit card. An ATM will also be at the festival. (O3)
Public Transportation
Metra makes getting to the Fest easy. Plan your trip today using the Metra Rail Tracker. From Lisle Train Station take an 8-minute Uber ride to the Fest. (Plan your itinerary with this link)
Uber & Lyft
Take an Uber or Lyft and get dropped off near the gates at 4045 Naperville Road, Lisle, IL 60532 (North Wing of the SOS International Meditation Center). It’s a short walk to the festival entrance from there.
Public Transportation
Metra makes getting to the Fest easy. Plan your trip today using the Metra Rail Tracker. From Lisle Train Station take an 8-minute Uber ride to the Fest. (Plan your itinerary with this link)
Uber & Lyft
Take an Uber or Lyft and get dropped off near the gates at 4045 Naperville Road, Lisle, IL 60532 (North Wing of the SOS International Meditation Center). It’s a short walk to the festival entrance from there.
Although bicycles are not allowed on the festival grounds, Veggie Fest offers bike parking at the Sensory Garden—Play For All parking lot: 2751 Navistar Drive, Lisle, IL 60532. Remember to roll with your lock to keep your bike secure while you’re at the festival.
Convenient and security patrolled, FREE parking is available near the festival at Navistar, 2701 Navistar Circle, Lisle, IL 60532 (Get directions).
For discounted hotel rates and information, contact Jonathan Kruger at jonathankruger@sos.org.
Both Chicago airports—O’Hare and Midway—will get you on your way to the festival. Veggie Fest is located in the western suburbs of Chicago, about 30 minutes west of the city.
There are also many transportation options including taxis, rental cars, ride sharing, and public transportation that will take you to your Veggie Fest destination in Lisle, IL.
The Festival grounds are wheelchair accessible, but please be aware that most of the festival is over natural terrain. If it should rain there will be mud in some places. Wheelchairs and power wheelchairs are allowed for use by patrons. For safety reasons, requests to use other power-driven mobility devices will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We do not provide personal care or push service. In addition, the festival does not provide wheelchairs for rent or loan. Please make arrangements in advance.
A patron requiring insulin is allowed to bring his or her medically necessary materials and medications provided all medicine has a prescription label with the patron’s name. Out of concern for the festival staff and volunteers who handle the trash, please dispose of your medical waste and syringes in the proper disposal located at the First Aid tent (A15). Please do not dispose of these items in other trash bins at the festival.
Food allergens are listed at each food booth, but it’s always good practice to inquire. Outside food and drinks are not allowed at the festival. No alcoholic beverages are sold or allowed at our family-friendly festival.
Pets are not allowed at the festival, but Service Animals (with proper documentation) are allowed. Emotional support animals, however, are not allowed at the festival.
Veggie Fest is following the guidance of local, regional and national authorities regarding safety and security. We want every guest to feel safe at the festival. If you have an immediate need while on-site, make your way to the Administration tent (A14) where the Safety team and police can be notified. Any medical 911 call from the Veggie Fest grounds will be routed to the EMTs on the VF grounds. A 911 for a lost child will be routed to the DuPage Forest Preserve Police command center on the grounds.
Please go immediately to the Administration tent (A14) to contact a member of our Safety Staff. Please do not let the child leave the area. A member of the Safety Team will assist in the efforts to quickly locate a parent or guardian. Before releasing the lost child, we make sure that the child can correctly identify the parent / guardian. A 911 for a lost child will be routed to the DuPage Forest Preserve Police command center on the grounds.
In the event of extreme weather conditions, please adhere to the announcements being made by local authorities. Weather warnings will be pushed to cell phones by the weather service. If evacuation is required, the SOS Safety team and the DuPage Forest Preserve Police Department will circulate the grounds to advise all to leave.
(If there’s a recovery tent, people can be referred to it at the First Aid Tent). This tent is located at A15. The First Aid Tent provides hydration, bug spray, sunscreen and band-aids for VF guests and triages those needing a further evaluation at a Treatment Tent nearby. In the Treatment Tent, an array of First Aid services are provided and EMS is contacted when needed
We want every guest to feel safe at the festival. If you have an immediate need while on-site, go to the Administration Tent (A14). This is where Security can be located. VF Volunteers communicate via radios while on site and can be located / notified quickly. Any medical 911 call from the Veggie Fest grounds will be routed to the EMTs on the VF grounds. A 911 for a lost child will be routed to the DuPage Forest Preserve Police command center also on the grounds.
Please refer to the map for location (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P11).
There will be an ATM at the festival (O3).
“Lost & Found” is located at the Administration Tent (A14).
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There are many activities scheduled at the Children’s Activities Tent, from face painting, games, live music, story-telling, to our very own parade. For a schedule of events please visit the home page on VeggieFestChicago.org and select “Family Fun,” or go to the Children’s Activities Tent (K1, K2, K3, K4) for more information.
For Sponsorship inquiries, please contact Jonathan Kruger at jonathankruger@sos.org.
For Vendor Inquiries, please contact Mike or Babita Ribet at babitar@sos.org or miker@sos.org.
For Food Demonstrations, please contact Mike or Babita Ribet at babitar@sos.org or miker@sos.org.
For Musical Performances, please contact Richard Dworsky at dworskywebsitemail@comcast.net.
For Speakers, please contact Jonathan Kruger at jonathankruger@sos.org.
Veggie Fest is committed to supporting organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for all beings with whom we share this beautiful planet.