Live Music

We’ll have a great selection of music bands. Following are some of the bands that will be performing

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Saturday, August 8th, 2026

Sunday, August 9th, 2026

Brother John Kattke

Brother John Kattke has been a resident musician at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago for over 30 years. Whether singing, or playing guitar or piano, he has become a true Chicago Blues hero. With his band, he serves up a delicious mixture of Blues, Soul, Rock, and New Orleans styles. With special guest singers and horn players, the Brother John Kattke Band will keep you delighted, whether you're listening, or dancing, or both.

Gizzae

Gizzae is an award-winning reggae band. Their members come from the beautiful Carribbean island of Dominica, the Ancient and Holy Lands of Ethiopia, and the South Side of Chicago. A Chicago and Veggie Fest favorite, Gizzae brings people together to dance and celebrate.

Rico

Rico is as a band with a rich sound of diversified musical cultures influenced by the sound and spirit of Santana. Fiery and soulful, the band is comfortable in any genre and is right at home putting their spin on covers and musical pioneers from Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Hendrix, Santana, etc.

Leandra Dielle, Sunday at noon

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Performing selections from her newly released album, Planet Blondie, Chicago and New York-based artist Leandra Dielle (alternative R&B / pop artist), will join us on Sunday at noon! 

In the meantime, check out her music at @leandradielle on TicToc, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple Music. She’s a lifelong vegetarian.

Bianca Schramm, Sunday at 12:45 pm

Not only a brilliant singer from opera to jazz, Bianca Schramm is an Internal Communications Specialist from Nature’s Path Organic Foods, the largest organic cereal company in North America. She’s also the founder of Butterfly Social, a social media marketing agency. A lifelong vegetarian, Bianca will be performing from the Music Stage on Sunday at 12:45 pm and will be speaking at the Why Go Veg tent Saturday from 11:30am – 12:00pm & 12:30pm – 1:00pm and Sunday from 2:00pm – 2:30pm & 3:00pm – 3:30pm. Join her for her talk, “Growing Up Vegetarian.”

Aug 9 & 10, 2025 – 11am to 8pm
Danada South Park, Lisle IL

Admission Tickets
$10 per adult (Ages 13 and older)
Kids below 12 are free!

What’s included in your ticket:

  • Access to Festival grounds
  • Free parking
  • Access to the International Food Court*
  • Expert-led health and wellness talks
  • Live cooking demos
  • Live music
  • Yoga and meditation tents
  • Family-friendly kids’ activities

Early-bird Tickets: Purchase before August 1 for a chance to win amazing prizes! Winners will be notified via email.

* Food and drinks are sold separately.

Please note:

  • Admission tickets are non-refundable.
  • Food and drinks are sold separately.
  • E-tickets will be emailed to you after checkout.
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