What we’re about
Welcome to ChicagoVeg – Chicagoland Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw Foodist Community.
ChicagoVeg is the largest Chicagoland community for vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists to socialize and meet like-minded people. We organize a range of fun activities and educational events in the city and the suburbs. Whether you are vegan or not vegan, we welcome everyone who is interested in a vegan/vegetarian/raw lifestyle for any reason - ethical, environmental, health, or spiritual. We support a nonjudgmental community where everyone can feel welcome to express their opinions, socialize, and have fun! Some of the fun activities include the following: vegan food potlucks, exchanging vegan recipes, dining out at local vegetarian/vegan/raw restaurants, lectures pertaining to the veg*n lifestyle, and outreach events that promote a vegan lifestyle. We see the importance of educating others about advantages of veganism/vegetarianism, and we believe that a continuous education and supportive community are vitally important to sustain a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle.
Join us for delicious plant-based meals, share your favorite recipes, discuss living a healthy vegetarian/vegan/raw food lifestyle, support green/eco living, and make new friends!Everyone is welcome!
Join us to hear about and to participate in our upcoming events!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- First 2025 Montrose Beach Potluck & Volleyball of the Season!Montrose Beach, ChicagoVeg Potluck location, Chicago, IL
This is a continuation of the very successful events from the past 15 summers!
LOCATION:
• Montrose Beach on Lake Michigan (PLEASE see the map on the event page or here: chicagoveg.com/potluck.htm) We will meet at a grass area SOUTH of the beach house - located on the east side N. Simmons Drive, between Wilson and Montrose. If you see the big antenna and/or the big white building, just go a little SOUTH and you will find us!
• If you have difficulties to find us using the map on the event page, you can set your GPS to this coordinates: 41.9639722,-87.6373554,17 or use this google map link where the red marker shows our location.
• Look for the "ChicagoVeg" signs.TIMING:
• Noon - Socializing, frisbee, introductions, and eating! <-- Don't be late!
• About 1:30PM - Volleyball begins!TRANSPORTATION:
• Driving: There is a lot of free parking by Montrose Beach, however some of the closer parking may fill up quickly, which is one of the reasons to arrive before noon! :)
• Public transportation: Several CTA buses stop at Montrose Beach, although it may be a bit of a walk to the picnic (< 1 mile). For more info: rtachicago.org/plan-your-trip
• Bike: Riding your bike is a good option. Remember, you can usually bring bikes on Chicagoland public transportation.WHAT WE WILL SUPPLY:
• Volleyball and net
• Drinking water
• Some extra paper plates, plastic cups, plastic "silverware", paper towelsWHAT TO BRING:
• A vegan beverage to drink/dish to share - Please follow our Vegan Potluck Rules.
• Please use Comment section on the event page to let others know what you plan to bring.
• Please check what other people will bring and specify what dish you plan to bring as you RSVP so all of us won't bring a potato salad!
• Although we will supply them, we encourage you to bring your own plates/bowls/cups/utensils (to be more eco-friendly)
• The expectation to have a great time!CONTACT:
• Please use "Comments" area in the bottom of the event page to offer/ask rides and post any questions or comments.SPECIAL NOTES:
• This is an outside event and subject to weather conditions. We will post any changes to the event page and will send an email.
• This is kid/family friendly event. Please respect our No Intoxicants Policy. - Veggie Fest 2025 - Free Admission & Free Parking!Danada South Park, Lisle, IL
<<< THE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE SENT SOON >>>
Please join us at Veggie Fest, one of the largest vegetarian festivals in North America! And it's right in Chicagoland!We always had a really great time at the past Veggie Fests:
- our Veggie Fest 2009 photos: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/photos/690311
- our Veggie Fest 2010 photos: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/photos/1018226
- our Veggie Fest 2011 photos: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/photos/2890521
- our Veggie Fest 2012 photos: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/photos/10160542
- our Veggie Fest 2013 photos: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/photos/16618202
- our Veggie Fest 2014 event: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/events/191276462
- our Veggie Fest 2015 photos: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/photos/26340211
- our Veggie Fest 2016 photos: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/photos/27146553
- our Veggie Fest 2017 event: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/events/240834966
- our Veggie Fest 2019 event: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/events/261266672
- our Veggie Fest 2024 event: meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/events/300573250
ChicagoVeg is an official sponsor of Veggie Fest and we will be hosting a booth at the festival. Admission to the festival is free. There will be numerous veg-related vendors, speakers, food demos, music performances and other activities. For more info you can visit VeggieFestChicago.com
This is our 12th year supporting the Veggie Fest! We plan to enjoy it even more this time!
While we setup the meetup at noon so it could be easier for everyone to meet each other next to ChicagoVeg booth, we won't have it as a regular/formal meetup, so you can also come at any other time to say Hi and to hang out at our booth (even next day!) The festival hours: from 11 AM to 8 PM on August 9 (Sat.) and August 10 (Sun.)
The parking and the festival admission are free!
Please help us at our booth during the festival! Regardless if you can volunteer just for an hour or for all day, your help will be greatly appreciated! It can be at any time during both days of the festival. If you are willing to help us at the booth, please send a message with possible time of your availability via ChicagoVeg.org/contact
Looking forward to seeing you all at this great event!
