Vegandale Festival

Originating in Toronto, Canada, The Vegandale Festival is an all ages, one day only event that makes it's rounds in many cities in the US, one of them being in Downtown Chicago (Grant Park). It is a festival celebrating vegan food and drinks, and according to their website "This premiere destination for the vegan and vegan curious is the only one of it's kind, promoting a world where animal exploitation is a thing of the past." You do have to pay a fee to get in and pay for your food, but it is accessible through walking, public transportation and biking. Since the festival takes place in many cities, the crowd there are mainly city locals and from surrounding areas. It is a great festival to go to if you want meet other vegans, but also to get introduced to veganism and learn more about the exploitation of animals, and to eat delicious vegan food. Games, live music, and giveaways also take place at the festival. Vendors profit financially through selling their food, drinks, and merchandise.