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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
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Address:
2319 S Lake Shore Dr  map
Chicago, IL
60616

39 Reviews 4.5 star rating
 

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Jessica T.
July 17, 2007
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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.

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Michael J.
April 22, 2007
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Great Atmosphere!!

This was the perfect event!

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Tammy S.
April 22, 2007
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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.

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Courtney G.
April 22, 2007
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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!

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Tonia S.
April 22, 2007
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forever green

the festival is way more then i dreamed i am very happy to be here.

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Tom R.
April 22, 2007
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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.

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Kimberly A.
April 22, 2007
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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.

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Alison S.
April 22, 2007
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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

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4 star rating
Jim M.
April 22, 2007
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great place to learn about sustainable living

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Sean L.
April 22, 2007
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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!

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Xochitl R.
April 22, 2007
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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!

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Adrienne R.
April 22, 2007
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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!

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Laura C.
April 22, 2007
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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.

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Gregory J.
April 22, 2007
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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.

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Hannah R.
April 22, 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!

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Julie F.
April 22, 2007
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excellent info

Thanks for bringing the green festival to Chicago! Lots of great info and products.

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Jessica L.
April 22, 2007
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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!

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Tama D.
April 22, 2007
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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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Sara M.
April 21, 2007
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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!

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Rongping G.
April 21, 2007
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Exciting green experience

All organic foods, supplements, natural cotton clothes, energy saving living stuff. And it's fun too.

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