WHAT IS VEGANDALE?
Vegandale is an experience that encompasses visual art, music, food, and spirits. Vegandale attendees (Citizens) will realize the moral imperative of veganism and a world that can exist without exploiting animals. Veganism is the now, and the future.
WHAT TIME DO I ENTER AND WHERE?
Please refer to your ticket times which specifies your entry time. Entry times and locations are also below.
11AM EARLY ACCESS TICKETS:
- You can enter at any time between 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM and stay until closing at 8PM
- Your entrance is located on the corner of South Columbus Dr & East Monroe St
2023 EARLY ACCESS GROUP PACKAGE, 2023 EARLY ACCESS TICKET:
- You can enter at any time between 11am-8pm
- Your entrance is located on the corner of South Columbus Dr & East Monroe St
1PM ENTRY TICKETS:
- You can enter at any time after 1PM and stay until closing at 8PM
- Your entrance is located on the corner of South Columbus Dr & East Monroe St
2PM ENTRY TICKETS:
-You can enter at any time after 2PM and stay until closing 8PM
-Your entrance is located on the corner of South Columbus Dr & East Monroe St
4PM ENTRY TICKET:
- Ticket holders can only enter after 4PM and can stay until close 8PM
- Your entrance is located on the corner of South Columbus Dr & East Monroe St
4PM STAGESIDE ACCESS TICKETS:
- You can only enter after 4PM and can stay until close 8PM
- Stageside Access includes a private viewing area for the Rick Ross performance
- Your entrance is located on the corner of South Columbus Dr & East Monroe St
VIP TICKETS & MEDIA PASS:
- You have a VIP ticket. You can enter at any time and stay until close. VIP access includes a prioritized VIP entry line and stageside access
- Your entrance is located on East Jackson Dr between South Columbus Dr & South Lakeshore Dr
* If you purchased a 4-pack, you do not need to enter with your group
WHERE IS YOUR SITE MAP?
Search for vendors and explore using our interactive site map, save your favs and plan your perfect festival day!
WILL THERE BE PARKING?
There will not be any on-site parking, so we encourage our attendees to utilize public transit or purchase parking in advance through our parking partner, Milennium Garages, who are offering discounted Vegandale parking just steps from the event. Click here to get your Vegandale daily discounted rate now!
CAN WE LEAVE THE FESTIVAL AND COME BACK IN?
No, unfortunately we do not allow re-entry!
IS THERE A SEPARATE ENTRY FOR THE MUSIC STAGE?
No, there is no separate entry for attendees watching the performance.
WHAT PAYMENT METHODS ARE ACCEPTED? WILL THERE BE ATMS ON SITE?
We suggest being prepared to use either or, and yes, there will be ATMs on site!
CAN I BRING A COOLER?
No, we do not recommend bringing a cooler with you.
CAN I BRING A BACKPACK AND MY OWN WATER?
You are more than welcome to bring a backpack with you, though it may be subject to a security search at the entrance. As for water, you may bring your own, just no other outside food and beverage items. Due to city restrictions, we can't provide refillable water stations, but there will be water for purchase at our two water bars located in the middle of the park!
CAN I BRING MY OWN CHAIRS?
Yes, you can bring chairs, but we will not allow them close to the stage due to the high volume of attendees that we’re expecting. They can be used outside the VIP and stageside section.
WILL THERE BE WASHROOM FACILITIES?
Yes, there will be porta-potties!
WILL THERE BE HAND SANITIZING STATIONS?
Yes!
WILL THERE BE LINES AT VEGANDALE CHICAGO?
We see you, hear you, we get you. We've taken action to address the lines and wait times we experienced last year. Here is what you can expect:
- Staggered entry times to reduce lines at the entrance and allow attendees to enter smoothly and quickly
- A record breaking number of vendors will participate (over 120!!) to reasonably accommodate the number of attendees ordering food
- More sponsors than ever before, giving attendees up to 20 free samples and access to more food options
We're confident these changes will remedy the challenges we experienced last year, and ensure the event is up to the standard our attendees have come to expect.
WHAT TIME DOES RICK ROSS GO ON?
We encourage you to arrive at 4pm to give yourself enough time to enter and make it to the stage!
WHEN AND WHERE CAN I BUY TICKETS?
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW. BUY TICKETS HERE
We encourage customers to purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
MY TRANSACTION IS BEING DECLINED. WHAT DO I DO?
Typically, you see the error message because your bank is flagging the transaction.
We recommend two things that should help resolve the issue:
1) Try a different card
2) Call your bank and let them know you are trying to put through a transaction and ask for your bank to put it through
IS EVERYTHING AT THE FESTIVAL COMPLETLEY VEGAN?
Yes! Everything sold on-site (food, drink, and merchandise) is 100% vegan!
WHAT TYPE OF FOOD AND LIQUOR SHOULD WE EXPECT?
Expect food and lifestyle vendors from around the world! Attendees can expect to be some of the first to try the latest vegan products to hit the market, some not yet available in stores!
You can expect the very best in vegan comfort food, craft brews, wine and spirits.
Stay tuned for important vendor updates by following us on Instagram and Facebook!
WILL THERE BE MUSIC OR OTHER ENTERTAINMENT?
CAN MY BAND PLAY AT VEGANDALE FESTIVAL? CAN I DJ AT VEGANDALE FESTIVAL?
Thank you so much for your interest in participating at our event.
Due to the high number of inquiries we receive, we cannot respond to everyone. We will certainly contact you if interested.
I'M FROM THE MEDIA. WHO SHOULD I SPEAK TO?
For all media inquiries, please email media@vegandalefest.com.
IS THE EVENT CHILD FRIENDLY?
Due to loud noise, large crowds, and often high temperatures, Vegandale can be a stressful environment for children and we recommend not bringing them.
WILL THE EVENT TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE?
Yes! The event will take place rain or shine!
Vendors will be covered in case of rain, and the show will go on regardless. No refunds will be given out for poor weather conditions.
ARE PETS ALLLOWED?
No. Given the loud music and large crowd, Vegandale can be a stressful and overwhelming situation for animals so we ask that you please leave your pets at home.
WILL TICKETS BE FOR SALE AT THE DOOR?
Tickets will be available for an increased price at the door, on a first come first serve basis. We encourage customers to purchase tickets in advance, to avoid disappointment!
ARE YOU SELLING TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE?
Yes. Eventbrite is an official third party vendor for Vegandale CHI. You can purchase tickets on our website or through Eventbrite. We have no other additional third party vendors who sell tickets.
DID YOU UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE?
Yes, we’ve updated our brand image and our website to reflect our new look! We are continuing to make ongoing improvements to our website, for any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@vegandale.com
REFUND POLICY
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Tickets will not be refunded in case of inclement weather.
All ticket sales are final. You agree that you will not attempt to evade, avoid, or circumvent those prohibitions in any manner with regard to tickets you purchased. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you will not dispute or otherwise seek a “chargeback” from the company whose credit card you used to purchase tickets from www.vegandalefest.com. Should you do so, your tickets may be canceled, and Vegandale Festival may, in its sole discretion, refuse to honor pending and future ticket purchases made from all credit card accounts or online accounts on which such chargebacks have been made, and may prohibit all persons in whose name the credit card accounts exist and any person who accesses any associated online account or credit card or who otherwise breaches this provision from using www.vegandalefest.com.