You're in for a sweet time at Long Grove's Apple Fest

Posted September 18, 2022 11:00 pm

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A tribute to apple season will fill the streets of downtown Long Grove when the 31st annual Apple Fest takes place Friday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 25.

The 2022 edition features countless apple delicacies, everything from apple wine to apple tempura. In addition, as always, there will be live music stages in multiple areas, family activities and a classic carnival.

Treats

The heart of Apple Fest will be the dozens of apple vendors doling out locally-made, apple-inspired food and beverages.

In the past, Apple Fest has featured creative options and mouthwatering items like chocolate caramel apples, candy covered apples, apple sangria, hard apple ciders, fresh apple cider doughnuts, spiced apple lattes, Granny apple popcorn, green apple cotton candy, apple crisps, apple goat cheese dumplings, apple cheesecake, apple pie, cinnamon apple ice cream, apple sugar cookie and more.

This year visitors can expect more of the same, as well as other autumn favorites.

Entertainment

In addition to three days of apple-themed treats, fest-goers can also participate in activities. Apple Fest includes family fun in the Kids Zone, as well as a dedicated classic carnival with all-ages rides and games.

The biggest entertainment draw at Apple Fest is typically the live music playing continuously on multiple stages spread throughout town.

From local up-and-coming artists to well-known festival bands, the main stage at Apple Fest 2022 includes:

Friday, Sept. 23:

• Noon to 2 p.m. - Sam Fazio Quartet

• 2:30-4 p.m. - Weekend Social

• 4:30-6 p.m. - Pipe Dream

• 6:30-8:20 p.m. - Pettykings

• 9-11 p.m. - Hillbilly Rockstarz

Saturday, Sept. 24:

• Noon to 1 p.m. - School of Rock Arlington Heights

• 1:30-2:20 p.m. - Senn Alan Trio

• 3-4:30 p.m. - Members Only

• 5-6:30- p.m. - 7th heaven

• 7-8:30 p.m. - The Gingers

• 9-11 p.m. - Terrapin Flyer

Sunday, Sept. 25:

• Noon to 1 p.m. - School of Rock Barrington

• 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Robby Celestin Band

• 4-6 p.m. - Sixteen Candles

Shopping

Apple Fest is an opportunity to explore the renovated historic downtown and enjoy family-owned shops, boutiques, restaurants, wine bars, breweries, and small-town hospitality.

Apple Fest marks the beginning of the fall shopping season, with local merchants welcoming visitors all weekend and rolling out their own apple-inspired specials and deals.

If you go

Apple Fest 2022 will be held from noon to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept 23; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, in downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Road.

Admission is $5 per person or $10 for a three-day pass; free for children younger than 12.

Visitors can park at the Golf Dome parking lot, 801 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, and ride a shuttle to the festival.

For details, visit www.longgrove.org/festivals/apple-fest.

Sixteen Candles, a 1980s cover band, will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Long Grove Apple Fest. Courtesy of Sixteen Candles

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