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

13 January 2012

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 the ideal Windy City venue.

Expect a weekend packed with local, national and internationally acclaimed social and environmental authors, leaders, experts and cultural icons. From kids’ interactive programming and hands-on DIY demonstrations to uplifting keynote addresses from national heroes, Chicago Green Festival always brings forth an incredible sense of community.

Chow down on local food in the organic food court, sip and relax in the organic beer and mead garden or soak in the melodies from roving acoustic musicians as you plot out which dynamic stage to visit first. 2012 stages include:

• Fair Trade Stage
• Green Business Stage
• Green Living Stage
• Home, Garden and Green Building Stage
• Family Farmed.org Pavilion
• Green Kids Zone
• Community Action Pavilion
• Organic Cooking Stage
• Sierra Club Environmental Film Installation

Want a sneak peek? The Green Festival Youtube channel is packed with videos from the festival floor and inspiring interviews featuring your favorite speakers. Visit Green Festival on Youtube for memorable moments from 2011 festivals!

The key to every successful Green Festival lies in the hard work and dedication of a great team of volunteers! To learn about volunteering at Chicago Green Festival visit the volunteer page!

For information about exhibiting your green business at Green Festival and gaining an extensive, well-rounded marketing experience visit the exhibit page or call 828-333-9403 ext. 300.

As a Green Festival partner, your company gains comprehensive visibility in the emerging green economy through the nation's leading sustainability event. To find out more information about the many benefits of being a Green Festival Partner, visit the partner page or call 828-333-9403 ext. 300.

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Be there for the most important green event in the Chicagoland!