Apple Festival returns to Long Grove
Long Grove will celebrate fall's bounty at the 17th Annual Apple Fest, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4.
Savor the sweet crunch of an apple fresh off the tree. Select from an array of apple flavored goodies. Discover apple-themed gifts and home décor.
Long Grove's seven restaurants and many additional outdoor food booths will serve a wide array of delicious food and apple-inspired treats and drinks, including the Apple Haus' famous Brown Bag Apple Pie and cider doughnuts, apple martinis and desserts. Various shops and vendors will also sell fresh orchard-picked apples by the bushel.
Free live entertainment on five stages throughout the historic village will entertain festival goers.
Family activities, including kiddie rides, pony rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, face painting, and informational booths for children and their parents.
There are ice cream eating contest on Saturday and Sunday.
On Sunday, there are Apple Dumpling Baby contests, Apple Blossom Princess pageants, Miss Apple Blossom Queen contests for girls, and Johnny Appleseed contests for boys, on Sunday.
For details, including categories, age divisions, prizes, suggestions and costs, visit the Illinois Pageants Galore Web site at applefestivalcontests.webs.com or call (630) 815-2891.
Visitors to Long Grove will see more than 70 trendy shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants in a setting of historic buildings, cobblestone walks, colorful gardens and the landmark covered bridge.
There is free parking in the Long Grove municipal lots and free admission to the festival. For more information, call (847) 634-0888 or go to longgroveonline.com.
If you go
Long Grove's 17th Apple Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4. Admission is free. Additional information is available at longroveonline.com or call (847) 634-0888.
Entertainment schedule:
Fountain Square Stage
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
Jukebox Saloon, 2 p.m.
Green 13, 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCT. 3
Curbside, noon
Robby Celestin, 2 p.m.
Wild Ones, 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCT. 4
Dave Tamkin, noon
Paulinho Garcia, 2 p.m.
Rhythm Rockets, 4 p.m.
Covered Bridge Stage
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
Scott Besaw, 1:30 p.m.
Patchouli, 3:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCT. 3
Scott Besaw, 11:30 a.m.
Typhanie Monique, 1:30 p.m.
Mandi & Bandits, 3:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCT. 4
Lisa Roti, 11:30 a.m.
Red Riding Hood, 1:30 p.m.
Tim Fitzgerald - Organ Experience, 3:30 p.m.
Tower Green Stage
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
Jacob Sweet, 1:45 p.m.
Debe Welch, 3:45 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCT. 3
Jacob Sweet, 12:45 p.m.
Ice Cream Contest, 2:45 p.m.
Honeybees, 3:45 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCT. 4
Radio Disney, 11:45 a.m.
Ice Cream Contest, 2:45 p.m.
Wind Gypsies, 3:45 p.m.
The Gazebo Stage
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
Mark Theodore, 10 a.m.
Back Porch Moon, 12:30 p.m.
Jimmy Liggett, 5 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCT. 3
Merv Collins, 10 a.m.
Loose Change/Friends, 12:30 p.m.
Ellipse & The Limitations, 3 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCT. 4
Gospel Jam, 10 a.m.
Rick Faehnrick, 12:30 p.m.
Jeff Justman, 3 p.m.
Mill Pond Stage
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
Jack FM, noon
SATURDAY, OCT. 3
Jack FM, noon
SUNDAY, OCT. 4
Apple Pageants, noon