Vegandale Chicago 2023 Was INSANE!

[@primate924]

Been thinking about going to chicago vegandale 2024 and this video is making me learn hard towards yes. Thank for sharing!

[@NoEggCraig]

I actually booked my flight and hotel for it today 😂 if you couldn't tell I highly recommend it!

[@daughterofsankofa]

I think you should do a meet up! I'm flying from east africa to come there first and i know no one 😊​@NoEggCraig

[@irlbatty]

striking conversations and chatting with others in line being the biggest take away for me. thank you for sharing your trip

[@NoEggCraig]

Honestly that's how I met most of the people haha

[@Uniquelyyours1]

What an awesome experience, Craig. I enjoyed every minute. Thanks for sharing.

[@NoEggCraig]

Thanks so much! I put a lot of love into editing this, so that means a lot to me 🥰

[@sandyhartman2310]

Wow, just wow! All the food! So happy you got to go! Thank You for sharing with us! 👍👍👍👍

[@NoEggCraig]

Thanks for watching!

[@karma-616]

I stayed the whole day too, I only went early since I thought there would be lines but this year there wasn't so I would go later next year to avoid the ☀️ I brought like 8 bottles of water, 3 of them frozen, to not get dehydrated 😆

[@NoEggCraig]

I didn't use the bathroom the whole time I was there and then peed a highlighter when I got back to my hotel even after everything I drank 😂

[@chriscanul4075]

OMG that's my mom, sister, and her fiancee at the beginning! I attended last years fest but I'm pursuing an internship this year that took me away from Chicago

[@NoEggCraig]

You'll have to come back next year!

[@pookie01a]

We missed you! Looking forward to having you along with us next year!!

[@karma-616]

So yummy! The waffle truck was noms, i looked up on Sunday if they were still around lol. Nice meeting you at the very end

[@NoEggCraig]

Nice meeting you too! I saw the waffle truck near the ice cream truck! I didn't try it, but looked very nom haha

[@linzertube]

Vegandale is always a lively and fun time. Good for you, Craig, being open to meeting new people. Everyone was really nice. The foods and drinks you showcased looked amazing. Great video!👏🤩☀️

[@NoEggCraig]

Thanks! Have you been to one?

[@linzertube]

@@NoEggCraig I go to Toronto’s Vegandale. It’s well-organized, which is great, because it’s got a constant stream of people arriving all day. It’s held in a cool spot, next to our historic Fort York on Garrison Common, a big grassy park area. And, it’s only a 10-15 minute walk south to the lakefront and bike trails. Geez, I sound like the Toronto Tourist Board 🙄😆

[@matthewgonano636]

Looks like you had fun and thats all that matters

[@texasvampire6646]

Craig u make Vegan food look awesome!!!!!❤🎉🎉🎉

[@NoEggCraig]

Vegan food is awesome! Haha

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

Very cool! I'm so glad you got to go 🌱

[@NoEggCraig]

I only decided that I was going to go on Wednesday too! I can't believe I almost didn't come!

[@richardschmidt2430]

Craig: your hair still looks a-mazing!!! So nice! :) Looks like so much fun--I'm a cook, and that's my kinda weekend! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

[@NoEggCraig]

Thank youuu! That's all my hair stylist and my parents' genes 😂

[@trinivegan7649]

You edited this so quickly. You pro you. 👏🏾

[@NoEggCraig]

Basically what I did all day other than go to a restaurant and an arcade with some friends...But now I have to eat and basically all the places I want to eat at are closing in like 10 minutes 🙃

[@greenlife2036]

Great news coming from an experienced attendant, thank you. I am thinking about being a vendor. They seem organized, updating the vendor list weekly.

[@NoEggCraig]

Yes, they seem especially organized with the cities that have been around for a while, like Chicago

[@denine5232]

Everything thing looks so delicious at vegandale😋 Fried watermelon sounds good, what a cool unique idea! I use the vegan egg rolls like that. I literally just bought a pack this week but I've been making bean and cheese "burritos" with them. I bought some gimmie lean to make burgers with them and seeing them here makes me want to make them now. I like how you broke down the prices, it might be a bit expensive but it's a special occasion so I think it's totally worth it👌

[@NoEggCraig]

Honestly now I want to buy an egg roll pack 😂 and yeah it's a couple times a year splurge haha

[@denine5232]

@@NoEggCraig yes buy a pack of egg roll wrappers! they are so versatile, you will find so many ways to use them

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

I went to the one in New York last year and it was absolute madness as well! Great video, Craig!

[@NoEggCraig]

I'm planning on going to that one too! I'd love to finally meet you man!

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

@@NoEggCraig I’ll actually be in NYC from the 19th to the 26th this month!

[@NoEggCraig]

​@@FranciscoAlvarezTV I will be in the Adirondacks and Syracuse during that time haha

[@mobius6178]

Love your video! You make meeting new people look so easy. I’d love a video on broadening community 😅 🌱 💪

[@NoEggCraig]

Thanks so much! I think people want to interact with other people at festivals more than people realize. And I'll definitely talk more about it in my how to make vegan friends in real life video haha

[@muchlightandlove4312]

It looked fun! Good video editing! Loved it!

[@NoEggCraig]

Thanks so much! I worked really hard on it, especially to get it out so quickly haha

[@muchlightandlove4312]

@@NoEggCraig I could tell you gathered the people and made something cool out of it!

[@williamhall2669]

Looking forward to your next Vegandale vid. - fun to watch.

[@NoEggCraig]

I'm definitely planning on going to another couple vegandales!

[@avamooltrey]

Everything looks so delicious!

[@NoEggCraig]

Omg it really was!

[@harshnayak2066]

Thanks Craig for making it the best vegandale ive been too!

[@NoEggCraig]

Same to you man!

[@alexisfelice]

that deep fried watermelon thooooo😍😍😍

[@NoEggCraig]

It's a really interesting combo!

[@FBAchiraqian]

Everything you said is spot on. It was my first time going, and I loved it. I know what to expect and how to prepare next year. I actually watch your previous video when you went last time and enjoyed it. You should try the deep fried pound cake next year. That was amaaaaazing. Blows the watermelon out of the water😂, if you ask me. I'll ask my wife who the vendor was if need be. Definitely going every year that I can. Hopefully, I'll see you and can say hi. Awesome experience. You DO NOT need to be a vegan to enjoy the food. I think I spent about $125 total. But it was well worth it imo. Great job on the editing and thank you for posting because this was the first thing I did was look for others who went to post to KZbin.

[@NoEggCraig]

Deep fried pound cake, I will remember that for next time! And I agree, even though it was a lot of money I've got zero regrets about how much I spent. And if you see me next time definitely stop and say hello! That's how Harsh and I met

[@annegrace7651]

I like your hair!

[@NoEggCraig]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@melrox8809]

Wow looks like a good time & the food looks amazing.

[@NoEggCraig]

It was the best day I had in a long time! 😊

[@melrox8809]

@@NoEggCraig awesome

[@linzertube]

The ice cream cones were from BRICS, a shop out of Indianapolis, IN. The name was on their hats and shirts.

[@NoEggCraig]

I know, I didn't notice the shirts until after I posted the video 🙃 but I updated the timestamps accordingly

[@socksaisillesofargoz]

I've been to vegandale once (Canada) and it was only just alright. They only had one water source on one of the hottest days of the year, and the music was insanely loud. Not sure if I'll go again but everything you got looked amazing!!

[@NoEggCraig]

I will say that the music was not nearly as loud as in previous years. They are no longer having festivals in the middle of summer (only in June, Sep, Oct & Dec now) and there were 2 places to get water. All of those things you mentioned I've dealt with previously as well. But this one at least addressed all of those issues!

[@BanjoRoAndTheRacket]

I've missed you craig!!!

[@NoEggCraig]

I'm baaaack!

[@BanjoRoAndTheRacket]

@@NoEggCraig you better stay back or I'll have to find you! Lol. Hope you're doing well!

[@teresasmith6028]

❤

[@trinivegan7649]

Everything looks so delicious 🤤. I plan on spending about $100+ bucks on vegan soul fest. It’s a two day event. I’ve had the deep fried watermelon. I think the same vendor came to Baltimore for Artscape a few years back.

[@NoEggCraig]

Oh where is that? Is it like Vegandale?

[@trinivegan7649]

@@NoEggCraig it’s not as big. This will be the second year. So maybe it’ll be a little bigger. It’s in Baltimore. Badassvegan is going to be a speaker. It’s like a festival. With music, food and educational activities.

[@melrox8809]

​@@trinivegan7649 when is it? Maybe I can go with my friend.

[@rondarkman.]

Meh od prefer to spend money on fresh shrimp and oysters

[@lizcofano3000]

Ooh look how cute you look in the end of video your hair looks darker and skin tone looks great. The black shirt really suits you. 🥰

[@NoEggCraig]

Thanks! I think it was just the good lighting haha

[@theothermrs.randle3416]

🥰🥰

[@KorKorShops]

I live right by Grant Park but wasn’t able to make it this year :( Everything looks so good but wow seems pricey! Did you see Rick Ross play?! Haha

[@NoEggCraig]

I did not, you had to get specific tickets to get closer

[@daughterofsankofa]

Check in here if you're going to Vegandale Chicago 2024! (Vegan friend meet up)

[@NoEggCraig]

Absolutely I am! And Vegandale gave me extra tickets to hand out, so DM me on Instagram if you need anything!

[@daughterofsankofa]

@@NoEggCraig what an angel you are

[@marylupapada4601]

Have to keep a lookout for next year. Not vegan but good food is good food. Are you still here ? Like all your videos here and Hercules Candies!

[@NoEggCraig]

Currently eating at the only vegan restaurant open near me in Rivernorth because I spent the entire day editing 😂

[@SarathKumar-o7i]

Hey buddy, I'm recovering from cidp it's been 6 months from the treatment feeling better now but worried about how long does it take to completely recover from this.still my both feets are weak and numb.

[@NoEggCraig]

Everyone is different, but it will usually take longer to heal than it took to become paralyzed

[@asmrdreamland200]

I’m so proud to be vegan!!! ❤❤❤

[@NoEggCraig]

It is pride month! 😂

[@rondarkman.]

Meh animals are food to be enjoyed

[@lucpro7]

Some of that food looked really good, probably pretty bad for you lol, but looked good.

[@NoEggCraig]

That is accurate 😂

[@sabinatabarez]

Are you ever going to do videos with your mother again lol, like old times? Missed those types of videos 😄🤔

[@NoEggCraig]

Probably not, she's just busier than ever and these days

[@lydiarodriguez475]

Not vegan but have been trying a few vegan snacks 😋. I'm a big snacker!! Lol All thanks to you 😊 .

[@NoEggCraig]

Haha yes, another victim fell for my vegan trap! Muwahahahaha!

[@CarFreeKC]

Craig! I don't know how to reach you any other way these days (Twitter says I can't DM you because you don't follow me... unless of course I sign up for Twitter Blue so... HELLO HERE I AM!) but anyway! My Ibotta app has free follow your heart vegenaise and cheese (any variety/size) at walmart. Thought of you immediately. I'm a sucker for good deals and figure you are too!

[@SarathKumar-o7i]

do you still take immunosuppression tablets?

[@NoEggCraig]

No medication

[@mruncledonny1286]

"How to make a Vegan Friend." First, drain the tofu...

[@NoEggCraig]

Got emmmm!

[@nancygrisellramirezherrera287]

Dios mío se ve tan deliciosa la comida, que me da envidia, yo comería hasta reventar de gorda 😂

[@NoEggCraig]

Jaja sííí necisitas una fiesta como esta en México también!

[@nancygrisellramirezherrera287]

Siiiiii

[@pamelaminor696]

$15.00 for lemonade!! What thieves!!!

[@NoEggCraig]

Well it was $10 for the second one and the 3rd one was free, so I got my money's worth haha

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

Pile of sugar, toxic seed oils, man made vegetables.... I never eat this . this is self starvation, man made diet.

[@veg9097]

Nice man!! I was there too.

[@NoEggCraig]

Such a great Vegandale! What was your favorite thing?