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Going to Naperville Veggie Fest 2013? Here's Your Complete Guide

From food vendors to parking, here's what you need to know for this year's Veggie Fest in Naperville.

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This weekend it will be all about fresh veggies, live music, food demonstrations and more as one of the largest vegetarian food festivals comes to Naperville. 

The 8th annual Veggie Fest will be held Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 4 South 175 Naperville Rd.

More than 100 exhibitor booths as well as raw food and vegan chefs will be on hand to provide food demonstrations and give healthy lifestyle information to attendees. Along with demonstrations, the fest will have an international vegetarian food court.

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Price

Admission and parking for the event are free.

Music

Saturday, Aug. 10

Zach - 11 a.m.  
Gizzae - Noon   
The Giving Tree Band - 3:30 p.m.    
Caribe Son Internacional - 6 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 11 

Zach - 11 a.m.   
The Giving Tree Band - Noon    
Marisa Buchheit  (Special Guest) - 1:30 p.m.  
Caribe Son Internacional - 3:30 p.m. 
Live Wire - 6 p.m.    
Gizzae - 6:15 p.m.

Food Vendors

  • Cool Smoothies
  • Caribbean Kitchen
  • Cool Drinks
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Chinese Palace
  • Coney Island Treats
  • The Art of Dosa
  • Sizzlin' Veg Kabobs
  • Great Snacks
  • Yogofro
  • The Freshest Juices
  • Frozen Cappuccino
  • Sensei's Sushi Parlor
  • Time For Dessert
  • Cocina Vegetariana
  • Fries your Way
  • Organic Salad Oasis
  • Falafel Paradise
  • Remote Water
  • Pizza con Amore
  • Down Home Goodness
  • Premium Italian Ice Cream
  • Organic Stir Fry
To see more vendors, click here.

Speakers


Speakers will be discussing a number of topics during this weekend's festival including meditation, spiritual health, nutrition, organics and more.

For a full list of speakers, click here. 

Parking

Free VeggieFest parking is available at the Navistar north parking lot. Parking can be accessed on Navistar Way off of Naperville or Warrenville Roads.

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A free parking shuttle will also be running all day to the Navistar parking lot.

For more information, visit www.VeggieFestChicago.org.  

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