In 2007, after attending green festivals organized at the national level, Evanston Environmental Association Board members decided that a local green festival in Evanston would be a great event for the community. 

The Evanston Green Living Festival was begun with a goal of promoting green products and practices that would help local residents reduce their carbon footprint.

The decision to hold the first festival was made just a few months before the event was to be held.  As the festival date approached, there was lots of scrambling as the organizers had to contend with the challenges of holding the event for the first time.  Exhibitors, speakers, and sponsors were secured up to the last minute.  The logistics associated with providing tents, ordering food, creating festival signage, distributing posters, and numerous other tasks was overwhelming. 

But ultimately on October 6, 2007, the Evanston Green Living Festival was born!  This first festival was attended by 800 people.  By 2009, the attendance had grown to 1800 with 75 exhibitors participating.  

For 2010, the festival committee is motivated to take the festival to an even higher level.  Come to this year's festival and help us add to our historical success with the best festival yet!