Third 2026 Montrose Beach Potluck & Volleyball of the Season!
This is a continuation of the very successful events from the past 16 summers! LOCATION: Montrose Beach on Lake Michigan (PLEASE see the map on the event page or here: chicagoveg.com/potluck.htm) We will meet at a grass area SOUTH of the beach house - located on the east side N. Simmons Drive, between Wilson and Montrose. If you see the big antenna and/or the big white building, just go a little SOUTH and you will find us! If you have difficulties to find us using the map on the event page, you can set your GPS to this coordinates: 41.9639722,-87.6373554,17 or use this google map link where the red marker shows our location. Look for the "ChicagoVeg" signs. TIMING: Noon - Socializing, frisbee, introductions, and eating! <-- Don't be late! About 1:30PM - Volleyball begins! TRANSPORTATION: Driving: There is a lot of free parking by Montrose Beach, however some of the closer parking may fill up quickly, which is one of the reasons to arrive before noon! :) Public transportation: Several CTA buses stop at Montrose Beach, although it may be a bit of a walk to the picnic (< 1 mile). For more info: rtachicago.org/plan-your-trip Bike: Riding your bike is a good option. Remember, you can usually bring bikes on Chicagoland public transportation. WHAT WE WILL SUPPLY: Volleyball and net Drinking water Some extra paper plates, plastic cups, plastic "silverware", paper towels WHAT TO BRING: A vegan beverage to drink/dish to share - Please follow our Vegan Potluck Rules. Please use Comment section on the event page to let others know what you plan to bring. Please check what other people will bring and specify what dish you plan to bring as you RSVP so all of us won't bring a potato salad! Although we will supply them, we encourage you to bring your own plates/bowls/cups/utensils (to be more eco-friendly) The expectation to have a great time! CONTACT: Please use "Comments" area in the bottom of the event page to offer/ask rides and post any questions or comments. SPECIAL NOTES: This is an outside event and subject to weather conditions. We will post any changes to the event page and will send an email. This is kid/family friendly event. Please respect our No Intoxicants Policy.
