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Long Grove Chocolate Fest opened Friday, continues through Sunday

Posted May 18, 2018 1:00 am

Daily Herald report

Roslind and James Spalding of Long Grove enjoy some chocolate-covered treats Friday during Long Grove's annual Chocolate Fest. The festival continues through Sunday. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com

Visitors to Long Grove can sample a variety of chocolates and chocolate-infused cuisine this weekend at the village's popular Chocolate Fest, which marks its 20th anniversary.

The three-day festival opened Friday and continues 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Road. Admission is $5 per person per day. Kids 12 and younger get in free. A three-day pass is $10.

The festival features family fun, handmade chocolates and continuous live music. Chocolate-inspired creations range from chocolate cotton candy to burgers lathered in barbecue chocolate sauce.

Besides many local restaurateurs, more than a dozen of the area's leading chocolatiers are showcasing their goods.

The Chocolate Experience Tent features hands-on chocolate demonstrations and chocolate artisans, while the new Chocolate Experience Tent offers the opportunity to personally make 15 to 30 truffles on-site with direction from The Bom Truffle company.

For details, go to longgrove.org/festivals/chocolate-fest/.

Aidan Kulach, 3, of New Lenox devours an ice cream cone Friday during Long Grove's annual Chocolate Fest. The festival continues through Sunday. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com

People stroll along Robert Parker-Coffin Road during Long Grove's annual Chocolate Fest Friday. The festival continues through Sunday. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com

These chocolate-covered pears were just one of the delectable items available Friday at Long Grove's annual Chocolate Fest. The festival continues through Sunday. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com

Cal Fleming, 2, of Lake Zurich, left, and his 4-year-old brother, Finn, ride a carnival ride Friday during Long Grove's annual Chocolate Fest. The festival continues through Sunday. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com

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