Strawberry Fest in Long Grove opens to beautiful weather
Strawberry Fest, featuring three days of live music, strawberry-infused foods and strawberry pie-eating competitions, opened Friday.
Headliners are Hi Infidelity at 9 p.m. Saturday and The Gingers at 4 p.m. Sunday. Kids activities include Medieval Times junior knight training, dance performances, water balloon toss, spin-art coloring, face painting, arts and crafts, and do-it-yourself gardening. This year's festival also features a carnival.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Details, including admission charges and parking options, are at http://longgrove.org.
Isabel Royz, 15, of Arlington Heights enjoys a chocolate-covered strawberry skewer during Strawberry Fest in Long Grove on Friday.
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Barry Kiel, 7, of Phoenix smiles after seeing his face, which was painted by Mr. Krist, in a mirror during Strawberry Fest in Long Grove on Friday. His family is visiting friends who reside in Deer Park.
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Visitors to Strawberry Fest in Long Grove walk along Robert Parker Coffin Road at lunchtime Friday.
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