Green Festival | Chicago

Thank You Chicago!

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:17:18 GMT

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Green Festival continued its 2012 season in the Windy City, returning to iconic Navy Pier, Saturday and Sunday May 5-6. Throughout the weekend, over 24,000 participants ate,

Chicago Green Festival Exhibitors Featured on "You and Me in the Morning" on WCIU

Sat, 05 May 2012 02:59:18 GMT

Green Festival extraordinaire Joanna Barber of OrganicWorks PR joined host Jeanne Sparrow of "You and Me This Morning" on WCUI the U to talk about some of the amazing products you will find at Chicago Green Festival this

Family Fun at the Green Kids Zone

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:30:05 GMT

Everyone knows the real party is at the Green Kids Zone! Bring your family to Green Festival in Chicago May 5-6 and enjoy two days of fun for all ages.

Entertaining and enriching activities include animal and insect encounters, yoga, story time, playing with your food and more!

Explore the wonder of the world and learn why it is important to protect

The Chicago Green Team Needs You!

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:51:06 GMT

The Chicago Green Festival Green Team is in need of able hands and great personalities!

Get in depth with resource recovery, and gain valuable knowledge and practical skills you can put to use in recourse recovery at future events.

Sign up and share with your friends!

Go to http://www.greenfestivalvolunteers.org/chicago/ and choose your shift. Email volunteer@greenfestivals.org with any questions!

Get Hands-On with DIY Workshops

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:21:40 GMT

One of the newest and most popular stages at Green Festival is the DIY Stage!

Learn by doing at this interactive stage. Practical workshops led by local experts teach you skills to take home a range of projects. There is no task too big or small to tackle at the DIY Stage!

Here is a sampling of what you'll find:

T.H.R.E.A.D.S. Eco-Fashion Show, Produced by Conscious Living TV

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:32:00 GMT

Calling all Chicago Fashionistas!

Head to Chicago Green Festival May 5-6 and check out the latest in everyday eco-wear, recycled and Fair Trade fashion and green haute couture at the T.H.R.E.A.D.S. Eco-Fashion Show, produced by Conscious Living TV.

T.H.R.E.A.D.S. is a cutting-edge runway show highlighting the continuum of eco-conscious, Fair Trade fashion.

Curated and produced by award-winning fashion mavens Read more...

Chicago Programming Schedule Online Now!

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:34:48 GMT

With stages scheduled and speakers confirmed, Chicago Green Festival is growing from the ground up. Navy Pier is the place to be to celebrate solutions for people and planet May 5-6, in Chicago!

Visit the Speaker Directory and get to know Chicago Green Festival's visionary speakers. Then head to the Schedules page for a sneek peek of

Submit Your Idea for the Chance to Receive a $5,000 Community Green Grant at Chicago Green Festival

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:52:44 GMT

Do you have a brilliant, sustainable idea to benefit your community?

Ford Motor Company and Green Festival are awarding one $5,000 Community Green Grant at each 2012 Green Festival this year! No idea is too small or too big, but to be considered, the idea must be local, innovative and actionable.

The Community Green Grant encourages local non-profit organizations and community leaders

Volunteers - We Need You at Navy Pier!

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:01:50 GMT

Volunteering at Green Festival offers many new experiences, great opportunities and exciting adventures.

Whether you want to meet new friends, receive school credit, help-out that resume or learn a new skill, Green Festival is the place to do it! Become part of the Green Festival team and directly contribute to the success of an event that promotes social justice and environmental

Green Festival Returns to Chicago’s Navy Pier May 5-6, 2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:24:11 GMT

The world’s premier event dedicated to sustainability, social justice and ecological balance returns to Navy Pier in downtown Chicago this May 5-6!

Known for its rich and inspiring keynote presentations, workshops, demonstrations, extensive green marketplace and interactive fun, Chicago Green Festival is not to be missed. And with easy parking, accessible public transportation and walkability for downtown residents, Navy Pier is