VeganMania Celebrates All Things Veg

Chicago VeganMania, the Midwest’s Premier Vegan Festival, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 29, is the ultimate celebration of Chicago’s vibrant vegan community, culture, commerce, cuisine and couture. Now in its fourth year, the event has grown so dramatically that it has moved to the newly renovated, much larger and more accessible Broadway Armory.

The 15,000-square-foot exhibit hall housing an amazing Food Court features many of Chicago’s finest vegan restaurants, a large dining area and exhibiting vendors. In the brand-new, state-of-the-art chef demo room, attendees can watch some of their favorite chefs prepare their delicacies.

The Culture Café carries a roster full of great musical acts, as well as a beautiful art gallery, baked goodies, gourmet coffee and a vegan milk bar. The workshop room provides a more casual and intimate setting for lectures, panels and workshops by leading vegan speakers. Unique products from dozens of conscious exhibitors will be on sale, along with a live art gallery, kids area, vegan rockstar photo booth and more.

The Broadway Armory is easily accessible from the Thorndale stop of the CTA Red Line. Cost: Free. Location: 5917 N. Broadway, Chicago. For more information visit ChicagoVeganMania.com. Media sponsors include Natural Awakenings Chicago North and North Shore.