Long Grove Apple Fest this weekend
Historic Downtown Long Grove's 22nd annual Apple Fest returns 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 28.
Visitors can expect to have bushels of fun by enjoying the beautiful fall outdoor ambience and participating in the many activities offered, including free live music at a variety of locations throughout the historic village, rock climbing, pony rides, apple pie-eating contests and more.
Apple Fest visitors are invited to get their apple fix with apple-inspired treats from local merchants and vendors, such as:
• Apple cake, apple spiced doughnuts, and caramel apple lattes from Beans & Leaves Coffee & Tea Cafe.
• Apple and rhubarb pie, apple butter with scones, and apple tea from High Tea with Gerri.
• Apple pies, apple cider, caramel apples, and apple cider doughnuts with sugar and cinnamon from Long Grove Confectionary.
• Apple-flavored popcorn from Long Grove Popcorn Shoppe.
• Candied apples, apple fudge, apple sour candies, apple caramels, a variety of apple saltwater taffy, and apple licorice from Ma & Pa's Candy.
• Honey apple pecan dip mix from Country Home Creations will be available at Mangel Gifts.
Plus, delight in apple-themed food, drink and merchandise from participating restaurants and shops throughout the weekend including:
• Apple-inspired gifts from Viking Treasures.
• Famous caramel apple martinis from Enzo & Lucia Ristorante.
• Fresh baked apple turnovers, caramelized apple and bacon cheeseburger, caramel apple sundae, a variety of apple martinis, and seasonal hard cider from Village Tavern.
• Apple pie shots, apple infused vodka (served as a shot or cocktail) and apple fritter martinis at Long Grove Cafe.
• Apple pie flavored cigars from Neumann's Cigars & More.
• Broken Earth Winery's Albarino white wine, with the aroma and flavor of Fuji apples. It makes its public debut at Apple Fest.
Aside from the entertainment schedule listed below, Hodie Snich will perform at the Village Tavern 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, and music at Beans & Leaves Coffee & Tea includes performances on Saturday by Back Porch Moon and Tom Swenson and Sunday by Gospel Jam, Joe Rossi and Jeff Phillips. Bill Robinson and Friends, an award-winning dulcimer player, will perform at Mangel Gifts all three days.
Admission to the festival is $5, free for children 12 and under. Proceeds underwrite the Long Grove Business and Community Partners yearly programming and events. For information visit www.visitlonggrove.com.
Entertainment
Sunset Pavilion at Fountain Square FRIDAY
2 to 3:30 p.m. Ameerah Tatum
4 to 6 p.m. Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones
SATURDAY
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Carla Stinson
1 to 3 p.m. Paul Kaye Duo
3:30 to 6 p.m. Stateline Band
SUNDAY
10:30 a.m. to noon Son Monarcas
Noon to 1 p.m. Long Grove Performing Arts Academy
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. One Hot Mess
4 to 6 p.m. Hello Weekend
Towner Green FRIDAY
2 to 3:30 p.m. Jenny Rockis Duo
4 to 6 p.m. Honey & The 45s
SATURDAY
10 to 11:30 a.m. Outertown
Noon to 1:30 p.m. Dave's 7-10 Split
2 to 3:30 p.m. The Haggard Strangers
4 to 6 p.m. Summer Son
SUNDAY
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Robby Celestin
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Weepin Willows
4 to 6 p.m. Pamela Rose & Windy City Country
Lion's Bridge Gate FRIDAY
2 to 5 p.m. Soco
SATURDAY
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Radio Bandits
3 to 6 p.m. Cover Story
SUNDAY
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Barrett's Prairie State Jazz Band
3 to 6 p.m. The White Saddle Band
Long Grove Café SATURDAY
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brian Daniels Band
3 to 4 p.m. Ashley
4 to 8 p.m. Wind Gypsy's
SUNDAY
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Toredown
2 to 6 p.m. Watch Out for Kenny