About us
This is a group that has dinners in restaurants. While there is a number of vegan and raw groups, our focus is a little different. We are looking to have events at restaurants that will provide vegan and raw options at our events. It may not always be possible to have a raw option but that is one of our goals. We also host potlucks where all are welcome.
Another one of our goals is to have events at restaurants thay may not be only vegetarian/vegan or raw. We would like to show the traditional types of restaurants that there is a market for vegan and/or raw food and that it should be easy to incorporate into their regular menu.
We are an inclusive group so that means whether you are 100% raw vegan or a 0% vegetarian and you eat meat, you are still invited and welcome to our events.
We strive to have the events be fun, affordable and delicious.
We will have some rules to this group as well. They will be living rules and will chamge as we see fit to change them. Please realize that these rules apply to everyone, not just the person sitting next to you! ;-)
We will be doing an event a month (hopefully). If we get ambitious we may do more. We will be looking for some volunteer help the day of the event too. It would be great if you could assist.
We will primarily have events in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. If you have places that you would like to see an event held by our group, please give us the owner's name, contact information, and address. We are not opposed to going to the suburbs, but we want to go where we can get a good turnout as well since we are volunteers and want to maximize our efforts.
Some events will be purely social events, other events may have a speaker and/or demonstration. We will try to keep it varied so it is interesting.
Please read the rules we have posted on the message board.
Thanks for joining us and hope you enjoy our group!
Upcoming events
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Let’s Celebrate the 15th Annual International Vegetarian Food Festival
Elmhurst SDA Church, 246 W. Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst, il, USThe 15th Annual International Vegetarian Food Fest
Event Location: Elmhurst Community Lifestyle Center
Address: 246 W Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM CST
We're back for the 15th year in a row, and we cannot wait for you to join us! Mark your calendars for an appetizing afternoon and evening filled with the zest of vegetarian and vegan delicacies from across the globe.
🌍 What's Cooking?
DIVERSE CUISINE:
Visit international booths featuring vegetarian and vegan options galore. Enjoy the vibrant ethnic traditions represented by dishes from:
- 🇷🇴 Romania
- 🇨🇳 China
- 🇬🇷 Greece
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- 🇮🇳 India
- 🍽️ African American Soul Food
- 🇺🇸 USA Favorites
☀️OUTDOOR DINING:
Take your food to-go or enjoy the nice afternoon in our outdoor canopy-covered seating.🎵 LIVE MUSIC & HEALTH NUGGETS:
Enjoy live instrumental music and intermittent health nugget presentations in the dining area throughout the event.🎟️TICKET TO TASTE:
- Price: Food prices vary and are exchanged for $1 tickets.
- Payment Options: Cash and credit card accepted at the door.
- Fundraising: Proceeds will fund major building projects for the Elmhurst Community Lifestyle Center and SDA Church.
🚗PARKING:
In addition to our church parking lot, overflow parking will be available at the Timothy Christian High School South Lot, located at 1061 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126.Don't keep this feast a secret! Bring friends, family, and anyone else who loves healthy and delicious food as much as we do!
Watch Our Promo Video at:
IVFF 2026 PromoHAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact us at elmhurstsdatruth@gmail.com
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