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Veggie Fest promotes awareness for non-violence, health, and wellness, through this free outdoor festival for all to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Blending mouthwatering vegetarian and vegan food, cooking demonstrations, celebrity talks, a kids’ area, yoga, and meditation, Veggie Fest celebrates plant-based lifestyles with two goals in mind: sustainability in the environment and serving the community.<\/p>\n

Over 29 food vendors are dishing out vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals from around the world, while celebrated chefs showcase their cooking skills during the food demos.<\/p>\n

Veggie Fest also includes live music, an Art Show, a Children’s Tent, a Yoga Tent, and a Learn to Meditate for Families Tent, so you can get fully involved in the spirit of the festival.<\/p>\n

Live Music Schedule<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 10<\/p>\n

Zach \u2013 11:00AM \u2013 Noon
\nDeacon Blues \u2013 Noon \u2013 2:30 PM
\nBrother John \u2013 3:30 PM \u2013 5:30PM
\nGizzae \u2013 6:00 PM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\n

Sunday, August 11<\/p>\n

Zach \u2013 11:00 AM \u2013 Noon
\nAfinca\u2019o \u2013 Noon \u2013 2:30 PM
\nGizzae \u2013 3:30 PM \u2013 5:30 PM
\nV. Holmes\u2019 \u201cA Tribute to the Motown Greats\u201d \u2013 6:00 PM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\n

Tickets and parking are FREE to the public!<\/p>\n

Veggie Fest is a collaborative effort between Science of Spirituality, community sponsors, and plant-based dieters throughout Chicago.<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Veggie Fest<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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