Chicago Green Festival 2009

Chris Campbell | May 4th, 2009 | No Comments »

Looking for something new to do that’s fun, educational and won’t burn a hole in your pocket? Look no further. Chicago Green Festival is your ticket to good, green fun for the entire family…all weekend long. And youths 18 and younger get in FREE at the Chicago Green Festival.

Your all-inclusive 2-day pass includes access to the following:

• Inspiring presentations featuring renowned authors, educators and leaders
• Great tips for home improvements and greening on a budget at the Green Home Pavilion
• More than 300 exhibits offering the best green products and services available today
• This year, the Community Action Area includes 3 great networking opportunities: green career presentations for individuals interested in=2 0the diversity of this growing field, local action presentations offering tips for participation, andlocal nonprofits providing information about what they are doing to make the world a better place.
• Great activities for children and young adults: check out the Organic Valley Kids’ Zone and theYouth Unity Pavilion.
• Tasty, sustainable delights at the Fair Trade Café, the Organic Beer & Wine Garden (21 & older) and the Natural Food Dining Area
• Some of the best local talent around on theMusic Stage
• So much more — rain or shine, a one-stop opportunity for a fun-filled weekend!

Visionary Speakers include . . .
Mayor Richard M. Daley (invited), Ron Reagan, Amy Goodman, John Perkins, Alice Waters, Jim Hightower, Damali Ayo, William Ayers, Bernadine Dohrn, Mike Farrell, Medea Benjamin, Stuart Pimm, Naomi Davis, Greg Palast, Paul Stamets, Zoe Weil, Jeffrey Smith, Alisa Gravitz, Kevin Danaher and many more

All at a nearly zero-waste event!

Your all-inclusive 2-day pass: $15

Only $10 (at the door) for seniors, public transit and bike riders, students

FREE – Children 18 and younger, volunteers, Green America and Global Exchange members

Donate 3 books to Better World Books and get in for FREE!

See you on May 16th and 17th at Navy Pier for Chicago Green Festival and be sure to stop by the GreenWerks booth!