Cook County Veterans Resource Fair
Cook County is pleased to announce the return of its annual veterans resource fair at the Brookfield Zoo.
In addition to providing a space for military community members to connect with veteran service organizations, CCVA is honoring and celebrating the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legions of Cook County at this year's event. For decades these organizations have been a pillar of support by offering camaraderie and making available services known to the military community of Cook County.
Please RVSP by Friday, September 22, 2023. Please complete the registration if you plan on attending. Complete a separate form for each attendee.
Below is the schedule of events for the resource fair:
- 9:30 a.m. - service members can begin arriving
- 10 a.m. - the program begins and formal remarks are given
- 11 a.m. - animal ambassadors take the stage, service members can visit vendor booths and lunch is provided
- 12 p.m. - event concludes, service members can walk the zoo grounds for free
Lunch and refreshments will be provided at no cost.
PARKING: Please enter Brookfield Zoo at the South Gate, located near the corner of Golf Road and Ridgewood Road in Brookfield, IL (3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513). At the parking gate, state you are here for the Cook County Veterans Resource Fair event for complimentary parking. Once past the parking gate, proceed to the right and follow the signs to the Discovery Center. Park in the Discovery Center Parking Lot. Proceed past the Discovery Center and take a left towards the Pavilions. Registration for the event will take place outside the Pavilions.