Chicago Food Day - Bigger Than You Think!

Chicago is home to “make no small plans” and Chicago Food Day is certainly no exception to that rule with activities spread across the entire week ahead of the official day!  Be sure to make time to attend some of the fun and exciting events – you will leave inspired and educated.

Chicago’s Whole Food Markets will conduct in-store events including healthy cooking demonstrations with real ingredients and tastings throughout the week. Check the Chicago Food Day calendar of events for store locations, dates and times.

Twitter sensation Hidden Cash Chicago , the group that hides money and other valuables for Chicagoans to find and put to good use, will lend to the excitement of Chicago Food Day with “drops” of free cooking class vouchers, restaurant certificates and other Food Day specials during the week.  Be sure to follow them on Twitter for clues!

On October 16, Food Patriots will be hosting a free screening of their documentary at DePaul University and University of Illinois at Chicago campuses.  The film features people from all walks of life who are working to change the way Americans eat and buy food, and educate the next generation of consumers.  On October 23rd, everyone can visit the Food Patriots website at www.foodpatriots.com for a free link to watch their new documentary in honor of Food Day.

October 23rd, is the annual Chicago Food Day collective event at Daley Plaza in conjunction with the downtown Chicago Farmer’s Market. This year’s lineup of exhibitors, speakers, vendors and entertainment will have something for everyone.

"...helpful tips and information about ways to integrate healthy foods into 
your diet."

• Stop by for lunch with The NOSH featuring local restaurants serving a delicious menu of healthy, local and sustainable lunch options.
• Speakers including Building a Healthier Chicago Board Member and President of Cherry Street Innovation Keith Wakeman, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Bechara Choucair, MD, Health and Wellness advocate Karyn Calabrese and Tess Boghossian, state winner in Michelle Obama’s Healthy Lunchtime Challenge will lead a lively discussion about the Food Day mission during the lunch hour (12 noon – 1 pm).
• Exhibitions from The Chicago Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Slow Food Chicago, American Heart Association, Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC), Lifeway Foods and many others will be providing helpful tips and information about ways to integrate healthy foods into your diet.
  

On October 24th, Two North Riverside Plaza will be celebrating Chicago Food Day starting with an educational Poetry Slam by Pilot Light Founders, Chefs Paul Kahan and Jason Hammel. The days’ festivities will be packed with cooking demos, urban agricultural tutorials and exclusive offerings from Chicago’s famed taqueria, Big Star.  

Celebrate Chicago Food Day with us by participating in any or all of these fun engaging and educational events and activities. We also encourage you to host your own Food Day event and use our social media platform to share and inspire others. Make a commitment to yourself this year to support a healthier, happier lifestyle by making real food your only choice.