Strawberry Fest returns to Long Grove this June

Posted April 26, 2023 11:00 pm

Jody Grimaldi

Sweet summertime fun returns when Strawberry Festival, an annual family tradition, takes over historic downtown Long Grove June 23 through 25. The highlight of the summer fest season that has inspired thousands to turn out to Long Grove year after year for decades is upping the ante for 2023. Attendees of all ages can expect three days of even more strawberry-infused foods and drinks, carnival rides, family activities, and live music on three stages. Tickets are now on sale through https://longgrove.org/festivals/strawberry-fest/.

As always, the almighty strawberry is the star attraction at Strawberry Fest. Some of the area's most popular restaurants, cooks, and vendors pop-up shop to serve unique strawberry-centric cuisine. Featured items usually include things like strawberry popcorn, strawberry jams, strawberry fudge, strawberry funnel cakes, strawberry smoothies, chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry donuts, strawberry shakes, strawberry ice cream, strawberry sundaes, and much more. A wide variety of non-strawberry-centric vendors will also be on-hand dishing out other summertime delights.

For those who like to mix it up, Strawberry Fest 2023 features live music and family entertainment too. Non-stop tunes on multiple stages, from solo acts (Mill Pond Stage schedule posted to website) to the region's favorite party and tribute bands on the Main Stage, will electrify downtown Long Grove throughout Strawberry Fest weekend. This year's fest is headlined by Kashmir (Led Zeppelin Tribute) on Friday, Dancing Queen (ABBA Tribute) on Saturday, and KennyLive (Kenny Chesney Tribute) on Sunday. The full Main Stage lineup is as follows:

Friday, June 23

9:00PM-11:00PM: Kashmir

6:30PM-8:20PM: Petty Kings

4:30PM-6:00PM: The Prissillas

2:30PM-4:00PM: Crawford's Daughter

12:00PM-2:00PM:AD3 Trio

Saturday, June 24

9:00PM-11:00PM: Dancing Queen

7:00PM-8:20PM: Burning Red

5:00PM-6:30PM: 7th Heaven

3:00PM-4:30PM: ONSET

1:30PM-2:30PM: The 77 Solution

12:00PM-1:00PM: School of Rock Arlington Heights

Sunday, June 25

4:00PM-6:00PM: KennyLive

1:30PM-3:30PM: The Yach Rock-ettes

12:00PM-1:00PM: School of Rock Barrington

As in years past, a classic carnival with everyone's favorite carny rides and games will thrill the young and young at heart. Meanwhile, all age activities in Fountain Square will include impersonators, DJ's, and the legendary strawberry pie eating contests (Fountain Square Stage schedule posted to website). Strawberry Fest marks the kickoff to summer shopping season in town, with local merchants featuring their own sweet summertime specials throughout the event weekend. Visitors during fest weekend are encouraged to explore the recently beautified village and discover what makes downtown Long Grove so flavorful.

Strawberry Fest 2023 Event Summary:

Location: Historic Downtown Long Grove, 145 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047

Hours: Fri, 12 pm – 11 pm, Sat, 10 am-11 pm, Sun, 10 am-6 pm

Tickets: $5 per person, or $10 for 3-Day pass, through https://longgrove.org/festivals/strawberry-fest/.

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