Chocolate Fest Returns to Historic Long Grove May 20-22

Posted April 17, 2022 11:00 pm

Jody Grimaldi

The beloved Chocolate Festival will return to the historic streets and parkways of downtown Long Grove for the first time in three years, May 20 to 22. After a long pandemic hiatus, organizers of this season's Chocolate Fest are stepping things up with three days of live music, family activities, chocolate vendors, and chocolate experiences. Tickets, which are $5, are now on sale through www.longgrove.org/festivals/chocolatefest.

Chocolate Row

Above anything else, Chocolate Fest is known for its amazing array of chocolate; i.e., foods and drinks everyone loves made with or dipped in chocolate. Chocolate Row on Robert Parker Coffin Road (closed to traffic) is where vendors from far and near will be dishing out delectable treats like chocolate donuts, chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate cupcakes, cake pops, cocoa bombs, chocolate truffles, chocolate croissants, chocolate eclairs, chocolate macarons, hand-dipped fine chocolates, chocolate covered funnel cakes, chocolate popcorn, chocolate cotton candy, frozen hot chocolate, and much more.

Chocolate Experiences

Meanwhile, visitors can engage in a "sensorium of chocolate"at this year's new Chocolate Tasting Experiences located around the fest. The Chocolate Tasting Experiences are replacing the Chocolate Experience Tent of previous years, with more of a focus on pairings and tastings. More information on the Chocolate Tasting Experiences will be announced in subsequent press release as well as posted soon to the website.

Chocolate Music

As always, Chocolate Fest will host multiple stages of live entertainment and music sprinkled throughout the historic town, from stripped down acoustic artists to Chicago's biggest party bands. The main stage lineup is as follows:

Friday, May 20

9-11 PM - Eliminator

6:30-8:20 PM - MellenCougar

4:30- 6 PM - David Paige Band

2:30- 4 PM - TBD

Noon to 2 PM - TBD

Saturday, May 21

9-11 PM - Sixteen Candles

7-8:20 PM - How Rude

5- 6:30 PM - Industrial Drive

3 - 4:30 PM - Six on Friday

1:30-2:30 PM - AD3 Trio

Noon to 1 PM- School Of Rock Arlington Heights

Sunday, May 22

4- 6 PM - Mr. Blotto

1:30- 3:30 PM - Good Time Heroes

Noon to 1 PM - School of Rock Barrington

Chocolate Activities

For the young and young at heart, Chocolate Fest 2022 will include a dedicated children's area with complimentary throwback games and thrilling entertainment. Chocolate Fest also marks the official opening of the spring shopping season in town, with village merchants featuring their own decadent chocolate-themed specialties and sales throughout the event weekend. It's the perfect time for visitors to explore and fall in love with a sweet old friend - historic downtown Long Grove!

Chocolate Fest Summary Detail

Dates: May 20, 21, 22

Location: Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047

Hours: Fri, noon to 10 p.m., Sat, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Website: https://longgrove.org/festivals/chocolatefest/

Parking: limited complimentary in all public lots in downtown Long Grove, ride sharing is recommended/encouraged

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