2011 Illinois
Health and Fitness EXPOs, Tradeshows & Conferences
Expo details and schedule are subject to change
Always contact Event Director directly for up to date
Expo details.
Additional Health and Fitness Expos and Tradeshows
will be added to this schedule on a regular basis.
SSC Fitness Center Health and Fitness Expo
April 12, 2011
South Suburban College
South Holland, Ililnois
The South Suburban College Fitness Center and South Suburban Overall Body
Fitness Club are hosting their fourth annual Fitness & Health Expo.
This year's Fitness & Health Expo will feature free health
screenings along with demonstrations from 10:00 a.m. – 12
noon on step aerobics, line dancing, belly dancing and
more (dress to participate; lockers are provided).
www.ssc.edu
American Diabetes Association
- Diabetes Expo
April 16, 2011
Navy Pier - Chicago
Festival Hall B, Meeting Rooms 201-207
Chicago, Illinois. This is a free event, open to the public. The Chicago
Diabetes EXPO serves people of all ages, ethnicities and gender living with
diabetes, as well as those at risk, caregivers, or others interested in
preventing the disease. In addition to being FREE to all attendees, the EXPO
offers a wide variety of screenings, products, services, educational workshops,
activities for kids, and information on cutting-edge research.
www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/expo
Third Annual Elgin Green
EXPO
May 7, 2011
100 Symphony Way
Elgin, Illinois
The day will be filled with a truly hands-on opportunity to learn all about the
benefits of go-green/save some green, sustainable lifestyles. More than 100 of
the best exhibitors in the area, including speakers and interactive programs
providing everything from renewable energy installations, green remodeling,
ancient building techniques, testing energy efficiency of building
materials/designs to what’s my tree worth, how to grow your own community garden
and can a goat really mow my lawn. This family friendly event includes a
wellness center, with eco friendly products & chair massages, a Farmers Market
with artisan breads, cheeses, wines, an EcoBazzar where you can get the latest
recycled goods, plus food & drinks from the Locavore Cafe/EcoBar and
entertainment, music and activities for the kids.
www.ecco-foxvalley.net
Chicago Health Freedom Expo
June 10 - 12, 2011
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center
Schaumburg, Illinois
This three-day event features over 90 top international, national and local
experts and is considered the premier natural and alternative health event in
the country. The Health Freedom Expo exhibitors present the newest products for
consumers, practitioners and business owners. The public is invited to shop the
Exhibit Hall that holds over 200 natural and alternative health exhibit booths.
They have the opportunity to sample the latest health technologies such as
state-of-the-art electronics, massage techniques, and other cutting edge
modalities. Many products are being introduced to the public for the first time.
Sample delicious, organic foods, find the hottest books from leading health
authors, discover natural products for the home and your family.
www.healthfreedomexpo.com
VeggieFest Chicago
August 7 - 8, 2011
Chicago, Illinois
VeggieFest Chicago is an annual festival endorsing a conscious, healthy,
vegetarian lifestyle. Get ready for an awesome weekend of family fun with the
international vegetarian food court, dozens of informative talks, exciting food
demos, great children's activities, cool live music, and so much more. Free
admission & free parking.
www.veggiefestchicagoland.org
Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Health & Fitness Expo presented by Power Balance
August 12 - 13, 2011
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, East Building, Hall D
Chicago, Illinois
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Health & Fitness Expo presented by Power Balance sets
the stage for an exciting half marathon weekend! For two days, over 100
exhibitors will offer free samples, showcase the latest in running gear, sports
apparel, health & nutritional information and much more. The Health & Fitness
Expo is free and open to the public so bring your family and friends.
http://chicago.competitor.com/expo
VeggieFest
August 13 -14, 2011
Naperville, Illinois
Good Food, Healthy Living. Get ready for an awesome weekend of family fun with
the international vegetarian food court, dozens of informative talks, exciting
food demos, great children's activities, cool live music, and so much more.
www.veggiefestchicagoland.org
FIBO Power™ USA and EUROPA™
September 30 - October 1, 2011
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, Illinois
FIBO POWER™ USA and EUROPA™ will feature many attractions, competitions and
special events including celebrity bodybuilder appearances, fitness and strength
competitions, grappling, Mixed Martial Arts, CrossFit Tournaments, Cover Model
and "Hot Mom" contests. In addition, FIBO POWER™ USA and EUROPA™ will present
the latest products and training techniques designed to improve fitness and
physique, as well as training, seminars, hands-on demonstrations and sessions
with top nutritionists, trainers and body builders. There will be a
variety of competitions, contests and feature areas throughout the weekend at
FIBO POWER™ USA and EUROPA™ Visitors of the 2011 event will have the
chance to watch the professionals train AND compete in a number of competitions
themselves, including IFBB FIBO POWER Pro Bodybuilding, Pro Figure, Pro Fitness,
Pro Bikini Contest, Hot Mom Contest, NPC Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini
Champions, Grappling Tournaments, Powerlifting, Superlifting, Wrestling, Karate,
Judo, Martial Arts, Strongman Contests, CrossFit Competition, plus more. Also
enjoy demonstrations including fitness and aerobics and even a fitness model
fashion show.
www.fibopowerusa.com
Chicago Marathon Health &
Fitness Expo
October 7 - 8, 2011
McCormick Place Convention Center
Chicago, Illinois
The Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo annually hosts more than 175
exhibitors featuring the newest designs in running gear and shoes, as well as
the latest developments in sports, fitness and nutrition. In addition, the Expo
is the home of Participant Packet Pick-Up for all 45,000 marathon runners. Held
at Chicago's McCormick Place, the two-day Expo is free and open to the public.
www.chicagomarathon.com
Club Industry - The Conference
and Exposition for Fitness Business Professionals
October 12 - 14, 2011
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
The Conference and Exposition for Health & Fitness
Facility Management This show will cover everything in the Fitness Industry:
Wellness & healthy lifestyles, Weight management, Superior service, Functional
training and Creative programming
www.clubindustryshow.com
SWC Midwest MANIA
October 14 - 16, 2011
Hyatt Regency O'Hare
9300 West Bryn Mawr Ave River Road (at the Kennedy
Expressway) Rosemont, Illinois
SCW Fitness Education's MANIA fitness conventions
bring industry leaders to the backyards of fitness professionals throughout the
country. Each convention offers a vast array of workshops on every fitness topic
imaginable, ranging from Personal Training to Pilates, from Yoga to Pregnancy,
and from Aquatics to Aging.
www.scwfitness.com
Pilates on Tour - Chicago 2011
October 21 - 23, 2011
Marriott Chicago Southwest at Burr Ridge
Chicago, Illinois
Pilates on Tour Chicago brings fantastic educational opportunities to the
Midwest Pilates community while celebrating the strength and depth of the local
teachers. Whether you want to learn new moves, connect with your community or
deepen your understanding of the art and science of movement, Pilates on Tour
provides a warm and supportive environment for learning and practicing this life
changing art.
www.pilates.com
Chicago VeganMania
November 5, 2011
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago VeganMania is a celebration of this dynamic new community. We bring
together the vegan restaurants and food companies, leaders and entrepreneurs,
doctors and chefs, businesses and organizations, singers and dancers, and we put
them in one big place to show them all off to the world. Chicago VeganMania is
basically a big friendly party, a festival where you can eat wonderful food,
enjoy great music and lively entertainment, and have an opportunity to discover
unique vegan products and learn the secrets of vegan chefs.
www.chicagoveganmania.com


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