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Veggie Fest returns to Chicago
The two-day festival will feature vegetarian cuisine, meditation, yoga, wellness talks and cultural activities.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 07, Aug 2026
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Veggie Fest / veggiefestchicago.org
Veggie Fest Chicago, one of North America's largest vegetarian health and wellness festivals, will return to Lisle, Illinois, on Aug. 8-9.
The free two-day festival at Danada South Park is expected to draw more than 40,000 visitors from across the Midwest and beyond. Now in its 16th year, the festival will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days, with free admission and parking.
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The festival will feature an international vegetarian and vegan food court, more than 75 exhibitors showcasing health, wellness and sustainability products, live cooking demonstrations, children's activities and performances by local musicians. Meditation and yoga sessions will also be held throughout the weekend.
The speaker lineup includes experts in health, nutrition, wellness and personal development, as well as spiritual leaders. Sant Rajinder Singh Maharaj, head of Science of Spirituality and the festival's keynote speaker, will deliver two talks on meditation: "Calm Your Mind, Awaken Your Spirit" on Aug. 8 and "Discovering Stillness and Joy through Meditation" on Aug. 9.
The festival will also feature several Indian and Indian-origin speakers. Saraswati Sukumar will discuss the role of a plant-based diet, herbs and spices in cancer prevention, while Rimjhim Duggal-Stephens will speak about women's health, nutrition and lifestyle. Deepa Deshmukh, a dietitian and nutrition consultant, will address the role of protein in managing A1C, cholesterol and inflammation and supporting weight loss.
Aastha Saggar will speak on health and recovery after cancer. Other speakers include Kenny Duggal, who will discuss protein, GLP-1s, fat loss and muscle preservation, and Arjan Stephens, who will speak about regenerative organic agriculture.
"Veggie Fest Chicago brings people together to explore healthier, happier living. With global cuisines, inspiring speakers, and wellness experiences, there's truly something for everyone," Jonathan Kruger, a member of the festival's organizing team, said in a statement.
The festival is hosted by the international nonprofit Science of Spirituality, which was founded by the late Sant Kirpal Singh and later led by Sant Darshan Singh Maharaj. The organization traces its roots to India and conducts meditation, educational and humanitarian programs worldwide.
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