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Green Festival Chicago
www.greenfestivals.org
Description: A forum to explore and build sustainable solutions for our communities and the environment.Conducts workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; sustainability events.
Category:
Our Planet
Keywords:
workshops, green films, clean technology, green building, socially responsible investing, eco-fashion
Address:
2319 S Lake Shore Dr
map
Chicago, IL
60616
Reviews of Green Festival Chicago
The turnout was amazing, but I bet next year will be bigger!
I was very happy to be a part of this event. It was in gigantic McCormick Place, and that could hardly contain all the people! The entrance fee is halved if you ride a bike or take public transit to the event, and that cost comes back to you in the form of freebies and food samples. I'm glad Green Festival has made a home in Chicago, and can't wait to learn more at all of the information talks and presentations next year.
Jessica T.'s keywords: festival, McCormick Place, green fest, Co-op America
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Great Atmosphere!!
This was the perfect event!
Michael J.'s keywords: eco-friendly products
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GREEN FEST IS GREAT
For the first time out, it was a great event !!!!! I do have two comments, more time is needed for speakers and description of the programs/panels are needed in the brochure.
Tammy S.'s keywords: green festival
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Green Festival
It was a wonderful, eye-opening experience. I loved all the clothes that were available, there were some super cute skirts, shirts, etc. from India!
Courtney G.'s keywords: green festival
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forever green
the festival is way more then i dreamed i am very happy to be here.
Tonia S.'s keywords: green festival
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Green Festival Chicago MUST SEE
It was very inspiring to see many different ages, races, religions, and companies at the Green Festival in Chicago. Very educational for those who are trying to live a healthy and green life. From passing out new Compact Fluorescents to free educational magazines there is something for everyone at the Green Festival.
Tom R.'s keywords: green life, educational, Green Festival
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earth day
I wasn't aware of the many different products/categories for totally living organic. I am really interested in turning my life into living green. This festival really inspired me to start my own organic t-shirt business.
Kimberly A.'s keywords: green festival
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Best thing to come to chicago in a long time
Wonderful opportunity to see vendors you might not have even known were green - get tips on how to be more green.
Great to see like-minded people
Alison S.'s keywords: Green Festival
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president
great place to learn about sustainable living
Jim M.'s keywords: green festival
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Great Festival
This festival is wonderful. Tons of great folks to meet and have interesting conversations with. The talks have been inspirational as well. One problem is the space makes the workshops hard to attend. They are in the middle of all the action. For example, Francis Moore Lappe had to talk over loud speaker announcements. Otherwise a great conference!
Sean L.'s keywords: green festival, workshops
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green is good
I've never attended a "green Festival" before and I have to say it is a great place to learn about the environment and good and healthy products!
Xochitl R.'s keywords: green festival
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Green Festival Chicago
I am really impressed with all of the vendors and speakers, however the logistics of the venue almost turned me away before i got in the doors... i rode my bike and expected that biking would be encouraged and celebrated. however, taking the lake shore path, i didn't see any signage or personnel guiding me towards the biking valet, a service required if you want the "i biked to green fest discount." after 1/2 hour biking around mc cormick place, getting yelled at by security officials and given incorrect directions, i found the tiny basement room where the bikes were being stored. not a good system if promoting biking is part of this event... i also had planned on going to one of the 11am speakers, but only caught 3 minutes of his talk because of the hassle of biking here... it would have been helpful to have speakers start at least 1/2 hour AFTER the doors open... otherwise you have to run to get there in time... however, the speakers and vendors i've seen so far have been great!
Adrienne R.'s keywords: green festival
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Wonderful Resource
Great place to help impower consumers to make a difference on the products and services that they choose to use in their daily lives. Lots of great info.
Laura C.'s keywords: green festival
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Green Festival
Great exhibitors, speakers, and free giveaways. Amy Goodman was amazing! The only thing I didn't like was that there was very little targeted towards people with limited income. It would have been nice to see how I can be greener and more organically friendly on a budget.
Gregory J.'s keywords: green festival, green, festival, chicago, 2007
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A Celebration of Hope
Thousands throng McCormick Place to celebrate Chicago's First Green Festival April 21 and 22! The ground swelling of concern shown by vendors and participants alike brought a refreshing resounding cheers that, at last, we are joining together to take concrete steps to heal our polluted, unjust, self centered world. Over and over the message of unity among all humanity echoed the hall. It has been a long time since I've felt such hope and excitement and found so many joyful families and individual intent to make this world a safer, healthier planet for all. I am very happy to be a part of the beginning of this journey of hope!
Hannah R.'s keywords: unity hope concrete steps, green festival
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excellent info
Thanks for bringing the green festival to Chicago! Lots of great info and products.
Julie F.'s keywords: green festival
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Green Festival Chicago
We drove down from Appleton Wisconsin to be here. Very excited about the fact that the green movement is gaining momentum. Was particularly lucky to have heard Van Jones and Jim Hightower. Thank you so much for this event. Come on up to Milwaukee!
Jessica L.'s keywords: Milwaukee, Green, Festival, Chicago, Van Jones, Hightower
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Awesome!
Chicago's first Green Festival. A little confusing getting in, but absolutely awesome. Lots of great booths & great people...having too much fun!
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Green Festival-Chicago
I found that the festival was well organized and had great vendors. Van Jones was an excellent guest and I really enjoyed his talk. I would recommend a few more food vendors and better enclosures for lecturers. Thanks!
Sara M.'s keywords: green festival
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Exciting green experience
All organic foods, supplements, natural cotton clothes, energy saving living stuff. And it's fun too.
Rongping G.'s keywords: green festival
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