Fairs & festivals: From Strawberry to Summer, Long Grove rebrands famous fest

So many fests to choose from this weekend: Long Grove's rebranded Summer Festival, Brookfield Zoo's Summer Nights, Bartlett Arts Fest, Civil War Re-enactment Weekend in Bensenville, Tri-City Craft Brew Festival in St. Charles. The list goes on and on.

This weekend

<b>Swedish Days:</b> 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 24-26, along Third and State streets, Geneva. Live music, carnival, Kids' Day, parade, “Geneva's Got Talent” music competition, food, inaugural 5K Lopp Run on Saturday and more. Check website for daily schedule. Free. genevachamber.com.

<b>Long Grove Summer Festival:</b> 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 24; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 25; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin roads, Long Grove. The fest, formerly called Strawberry Fest, features live music on three stages, carnival rides for kids, food, shopping, dancing, wine and beer. Carnival hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 24; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 25; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26. $5 admission; free for kids 12 and younger. Free admission for all from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. (847) 634-0888 or visitlonggrove.com.

<b>Rotary Grove Fest:</b> Noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 24-25, and noon to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, on Main Street and Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove. Carnival runs Thursday through Sunday; entertainment runs Friday through Sunday; craft show is Saturday and Sunday in Fischel Park; craft beer on Saturday; car show on Sunday. $23-$25 carnival wristband. rotarygrovefest.org.

<b>Round Lake Beach BeachFest:</b> 3 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 24; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 25; and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. Carnival rides, petting zoo, kids' train, magicians and more. Music includes Bella Cain with opening act Transformation on Friday, Modern Day Romeos with opening act And Beyond on Saturday, and a battle of the bands from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Free. villageofroundlakebeach.com.

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Brookfield Zoo's Summer Nights:</b> 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 24-25, at Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield. Beer and wine garden, live music, roaming performers, kids' entertainment and a laser light show. Admission after 4 p.m. is $10.95 to $15.95; parking is $5. czs.org.

<b>St. Nectarios Greek Fest 2016:</b> 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 24; 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 25; and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S. Roselle Road, Palatine. Authentic Greek foods, Greek wines and beer, vendors, kids' games, music and dancing. Admission is $3. stnectariosgoc.org.

<b>Meadows Cruise Night:</b> 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Classic cars, food and more. Free. (847) 255-8764 or meadowsfamily.org.

<b>St. John of the Cross Family Fest 2016:</b> 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 24; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 25; and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at St. John of the Cross Parish, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs. Carnival rides, midway games, food, live music, raffle, silent auction and more. Free. (708) 246-4404 or sjcfest.com.

<b>Wauconda Fest:</b> 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 24; noon to midnight Saturday, June 25; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 26, in Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Carnival with live music, food, drinks and more. $3. waucondaparks.org.

<b>Church of the Holy Spirit Family Fest:</b> 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 24; 4:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 25; and 1:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg. Live music, carnival rides, games, Bingo, cash raffle, food and beverage court. Headliners include Rico, Modern Day Romeos, The Voices, Piano Man and others. Free. chsfamilyfest.com.

<b>U Rock Battle of the Bands:</b> 6 p.m. Friday, June 24, in Memorial Park, 208 W. Union, Wheaton. Local bands perform. Rain date Friday, July 8. Free. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

<b>Bensenville Summer Concert Series:</b> 7 p.m. Friday, June 24, at White Pines Golf Club, 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville. Bands perform on the 37 Bar & Grill patio. Free. bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.

<b>The Chicago Experience band at Arlington Heights Sounds of Summer concerts:</b> 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, in Harmony Park, Vail and Campbell streets, Arlington Heights. Bring chairs and blankets for seating. Free. vah.com.

<b>Gardener's Art Festival:</b> 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at The Growing Place, 25W471 Plank Road, Naperville. More than 30 artists will be on hand, food, live music and more. Free. thegrowingplace.com.

<b>Lambs Farm's Third Annual Fun & Fit Family Day:</b> 9 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland, Libertyville. Family-oriented 5K fun run/2 mile walk to benefit Lambs Farm's new wellness center. Run or walk around Old School Forest Preserve, browse sponsor booths and join in the fitness activities for the whole family. Includes free bagels from Einstein Bros., discounted admission to the farmyard, entertainment by Ralph Covert of Ralph's World and more. $25-$30. lambsfarm.org.

<b>Bartlett Arts Festival:</b> 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26, at Bartlett Park, 102 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett. Walking tour of surrounding historic homes, artists, food vendors, wine/beer tent, children's art activities, literary arts tent for local authors and live entertainment. Free. artsinbartlett.org.

<b>Bhakti Fest Midwest 2016:</b> 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, June 24; 8:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, June 25; 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at the Midwest Conference Center, 401 W. Lake St., Northlake. Yoga classes, music, Indian dance, spiritual and wellness workshops, food, artwork and more. For ticket prices, see midwest.bhaktifest.com.

<b>Civil War Re-enactment Weekend:</b> 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26, at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Old Grand Ave., Bensenville. Meet “Abraham Lincoln” and “Sojourner Truth,” hear music from the Battlefield Balladeers and learn what life was like for people during the days of the Civil War. Event features a rally for drill in the afternoon and first-person presentations throughout the day. Firing of the cannon at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Concessions available for purchase. Free. bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.

<b>Festival of Fine Arts:</b> 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26, at The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Works from 100 juried artists, plus activities for children and families, live entertainment and food. $5 donation. amdurproductions.com or theartcenterhp.org.

<b>Fountain Square Art Festival:</b> 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 25, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Church and Sherman streets, Evanston. Works from more than 170 juried artists, plus a kids' art activity area, music and “BrewFest” craft beer area. $5. chicagoevents.com.

<b>Little Boots Rodeo:</b> 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Arlington Heights Road and Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village. Rodeo events, pig races, petting zoo, camel rides, model train display, food and more. Free admission; some activities require fees. A $12 fee allows children to take part in 14 rodeo activities plus get a free hot dog and drink. littlebootsrodeo.org.

<b>Rolling Meadows Farmers & Food Trucks City Market:</b> 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in the City Hall parking lot, 3600 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Local produce, food truck items, artisan goods, home goods, kids' activities, free raffles and more. Free. ci.rolling-meadows.il.us.

<b>Craft Beer Festival:</b> 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Sip local favorites and explore new beers from more than 40 breweries. Food available for purchase. Country rock band Summer Son performs; bring a chair or blanket for seating. VIP ticket allows for early entry at noon and early access to limited release and specialty cask beers. $50-$75; designated drivers $15. mortonarb.org.

<b>Elk Grove Village World War II Day:</b> 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Elk Grove Historical Museum, 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. See re-enactors representing various armed forces of World War II “encamped” on the museum campus. Free. elkgroveparks.org.

<b>FamFest:</b> 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Living Hope Church, 777 Meacham Road, Elk Grove Village. Family festival with inflatables, pony rides, a rock wall, games, music and entertainment for all ages. Free. (847) 985-6446 or livinghope.us.

<b>Tri-City Craft Brew Festival:</b> 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Lincoln Park, off Fourth and Main streets, St. Charles. Inaugural festival features more than 30 craft breweries and more than 60 craft beers and ciders, as well as food trucks, music and vendor booths. Fundraising event for St. Charles Breakfast Rotary Club to support local community service organizations. Advance tickets are $48.24-$69.24, with $16.74 for designated drivers. facebook.com/tricitybrewfest.

<b>Mount Prospect Summer Time Stroll:</b> 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in downtown Mount Prospect. Sample craft beers from local breweries as you move between downtown restaurants. $25/$5 designated driver ticket. Must register in advance. mountprospectchamber.org.

<b>Fox Lake Fireman's Festival:</b> 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 25, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at the Volunteer Fire Station Bingo Hall, 114 Washington St., Fox Lake. Food, raffles, live music and a street dance starting at 6 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters' water fights are at 3 p.m. Saturday. The business water fights are at noon Sunday. Free. (847) 587-3312.

<b>19th Annual Grayslake Family Picnic and Fireworks:</b> 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. Food vendors, business booths, live music, children's rides and games (from 4 to 9 p.m.). Fireworks at dusk. Parking available at Grayslake Middle School and Central High School. Free. (847) 223-7529 or glpd.com.

<b>Dundee Township Concert in the Park and Fireworks:</b> 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Meadowdale Park, Besinger Drive and Maple Avenue, Carpentersville. Second Time Around will perform. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The fireworks show may begin up to 30 minutes early or be delayed up to one hour, due to inclement weather. Rain date for fireworks is Sunday, June 26, at approximately 9 p.m. Free. (847) 426-3439 or dtpd.org.

<b>Ninth Annual Day at Petersen Farm:</b> 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Colby-Petersen Farm, on McCullom Lake Road, one mile west of North Route 31, (Richmond Road), McHenry. This year's theme is “A Hundred Years Ago Today.” Magic shows, live music, farm and agricultural equipment display, farm animals, life-size replica of a dairy cow for “milking,” kids' activities, food and more. Presented by the City of McHenry Landmark Commission and the McHenry County Farm Bureau. Free admission and parking. mchenrycfb.org.

<b>Hanover Park Apiary Open House:</b> 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at 2500 Army Trail Road, Hanover Park. Visit the beehives, learn about honey bees, and see how you can get started keeping honey bees. Beekeepers will answer your questions. hanoverparkillinois.org.

<b>Lombard Historical Society's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social:</b> 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at the Victorian Cottage, 23 W. Maple St., Lombard. Ice cream, live ukulele music performed by Pennies From Heaven, children's games, face painting and more. Free. Build-your-own-sundaes cost $3 each. (630) 629-1885 or lombardhistory.org.

Next week

<b>Mount Prospect Community Band concerts:</b> 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 27, at the Veterans Memorial Band Shell, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Join new music director Monty Adams and the Mount Prospect Community Band for seven weeks of lively concert music for all ages. Guest soloists and special themes. (847) 640-1000 or mppd.org.

<b>Summer Stage Children's Concert Series:</b> 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Mallard Ridge Park, 110 Robincrest Lane, Lindenhurst. Free. lindenhurstparks.org.

<b>Bloomingdale Summer Concert Series:</b> 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Old Town Park, 111 Third St., Bloomingdale. Performers include the Neverly Brothers, Shee Gees, Soda, Piano Man, Final Say, Dick Diamond and the Dusters, Saturday June Band and American English. Free. bloomingdaleparks.org.

<b>Independence Grove Concerts:</b> 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, in Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and pack a picnic or purchase food on-site. Parking is $6 per car after 5 p.m. on concert days. To learn if parking is full or if a concert has been canceled due to rain, call (847) 968-3497. lcfpd.org.

<b>Cary Cruise Nights:</b> 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at West Main Street and Jandus Road, off Route 14, Cary. Various car themes throughout the summer. Free. Call Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce at (847) 639-2800. carygrovechamber.com.

<b>Lindenhurst Live Music in the Parks:</b> 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at the Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Refreshments available for purchase. Free. (847) 356-6011 or lindenhurstparks.org.

<b>Arlington Heights Community Band at Arlington Heights Park District Summer Concert Series:</b> 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at North School Park, Eastman Street and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Free. ahpd.org.

<b>Des Plaines Seniors Summer Barbecue:</b> Noon Thursday, June 30, at the Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Hwy., Des Plaines. Food includes barbecue chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, fruit salad. $5. Must buy tickets in advance. (847) 768-5944.

<b>Celebrating the Fourth:</b> 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Experience one of the country's first holidays through 1890s games and activities. All ages. Free. Registration not required. (630) 580-5900.

<b>Lakeside Festival:</b> 4 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 30; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 1-2; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Live music, food, carnival rides, midway games, historic tours and more. $5; $2 seniors; free for kids 12 and younger. lakesideartspark.org.

<b>Arlington Heights Frontier Days:</b> 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 30; 3:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 1; 8:30 a.m. to midnight Saturday, July 2; 7:30 a.m. to midnight Sunday, July 3; and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, July 4, at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. Three live entertainment stages, food, bingo, carnival rides, games and contests, the Frontier Days Stampede, arts and crafts and more. Parade at 10 a.m. July 4. Park in downtown Arlington Heights and take a shuttle to the fest grounds. Free. frontierdays.org.

<b>Mount Prospect Lions Club Festival:</b> 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 30-July 1, and 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday through Monday, July 2-4, in Melas Park, Central Road at Busse Road, Mount Prospect. Live entertainment, food, rides, raffles, fireworks and more. “Family Day” runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 2. Fireworks at dusk Thursday, June 30, and Monday, July 4. Free. Unlimited-ride wristbands cost $25. mtprospectlions.com.

<b>Bartlett Fourth of July fest:</b> 5:30 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 30-July 1; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 2; 3 to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 3; and noon to 11 p.m. Monday, July 4, at Apple Orchard Park, at Stearns and South Bartlett roads, Bartlett. Live music, games, food, beer, turtle races, nonprofit expo, carnival, children's entertainment and more. Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 3. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 4. Free. bartlett4thofjuly.com.

<b>Northwest Fourth Fest:</b> 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 30; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 1 (carnival only); 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 2-3; and noon to 4 p.m. Monday, July 4 (carnival only), at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Carnival, live entertainment, food, drink, games. Main stage headliners: July 1: Stereo Hearts, Suburban Cowboys; July 2: Serendipity, American English, Hi Infidelity; July 3: The Gingers, Hairbangers Ball, 7th Heaven. Arts & crafts fair: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 2 and noon to 5 p.m. July 3. Free admission and parking. (847) 252-5446 or northwestfourthfest.com.

<b>Salute the Troops:</b> 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at Addison Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Food, music, bike and car cruise night. Historical museum open house and craft fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Free. ithappensinaddison.com.

<b>Barrington Cruise Nights:</b> 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, in the Harris Bank parking lot, South Cook Street, just south of Lake-Cook Road, Barrington. Street rods and pre-1948 cars on June 30. Food and ice cream vendors, prizes, live entertainment. (847) 304-3400 or barrington-il.gov.

<b>Brass From the Past band at St. Charles Park District Concert in the Park:</b> 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30, in Lincoln Park, Main and Fifth streets, St. Charles. Free. stcparks.org.

<b>Piano Man at Live and Uncorked:</b> 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic basket and drinks for this Ravinia-style concert series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets required. For ticket information, call (630) 892-1550 or see foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

<b>R-Gang band at It's Thursday Concert:</b> 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at the William E. Brook Entertainment Center, 900 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. Food and drink vendors on-site. Free. antioch.il.gov.

<b>Wheaton Municipal Band:</b> 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, in Memorial Park, 208 W. Union St., Wheaton. Patriotic concert titled “Red, White and Blue, Through and Though.” Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.