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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS GUIDE – 2010
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Long
Grove Ice Meltin' Blues Fest
March 27 & 28, 2010
Chase away the winter blues with a day of soul warming
music. This year Long Grove will introduce another
special family event – an all-day blues fest that
promises to kick the bite out of winter. Enjoy a
variety of live performances in venues all over town
– including The Village Tavern, the Long Grove Café
and Beans and Leaves Coffee & Tea Café.
For information about being a sponsor, vendor or
musician, please contact the Visitor's Information
Center at (847) 634-0888.
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Flaming Flapjacks Pancake Breakfast
April 2010
Dates to be Announced
Enjoy
all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausages, coffee and fruit
– hosted by the Long Grove Firefighters Association
and the South Lake County Regional Community Emergency
Response Team (serving Long Grove, Kildeer, Hawthorn
Woods and Lake Zurich. Tickets are $6 per person;
children under 3 are free. No advance tickets are
necessary. The pancake breakfast will be held at the
Long Grove Fire Protection District, 1165 Old McHenry
Road in Long Grove, one block from the historic village. For
more information, phone (847) 634-3143.
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Chocolate
Fest April 30, May 1
2, 2010
Enjoy the sweet life! This annual festival kicks
off the outdoor special event season in Long Grove
each spring with a celebration of everything chocolate.
The historic district, home to more than 70 distinctive
shops and restaurants, including the world renowned
Long Grove Confectionery, becomes a chocolate lover’s
paradise! Enjoy chocolate in all its many splendors;
sway to the live entertainment throughout the village
all three days, and fall to the temptations of the
many food, specialty vendors and tasty restaurants.
10 am – 6 pm all three days.
More... Sponsor, vendor, artisan and musician information
and applications are available at www.StarEvents.com.
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Strawberry Festival June 25 - 26
- 27, 2010
The
pleasures of summer are celebrated with “berry-wonderful”
strawberry flavored and inspired treats from melt-in-your-mouth
chocolate covered strawberries to strawberry martinis
and desserts. This is the granddaddy of Long Grove’s
signature festivals, drawing close to 50,000 visitors
to the historic business district for the 3-day event.
It is considered one of the premier outdoor festivals
in the Chicagoland area. Live music all day at many
different venues, great food, distinctive shopping
and children’s activities are other reasons to come
for the day – or the weekend. 10 am to 6 PM
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Sponsor, vendor, artisan and musician information
and applications are available at www.StarEvents.com.
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Fine Arts Festival - August 14 - 15, 2010
Artists
have been flocking to Long Grove for more than 20
years for the annual juried Fine Arts & Craft
Festival. Select from among an amazing array of original
artwork, including watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings,
sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass, photography and
mixed media. Enjoy live music and plenty of great
food.
The Long Grove Art Fest is being held with the
Wine & Dine event this year. See information below.
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"Great Tastes" Wine & Dine – August
14-15, 2010
Enjoy an afternoon of fine wines, lively entertainment
and a beautiful outdoor venue at Long Grove’s highly
acclaimed Wine & Dine celebration. Tantalize your
taste buds with more than 100 red, white, fruit and
seasonal wines. Wines include an excellent selection
of imported, domestic, Midwest and local wines in
a wide array of prices. Enjoy special prices for individual
bottles or cases of your favorite wines. Live entertainment
is scheduled all afternoon both days, and participants
can take the opportunity to enjoy a snack or a delicious
meal at one of Long Grove’s local restaurants or cafes.
For further information, contact the Visitor Information
Center at (847) 634-0888.
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Heritage 5 K Run /3 K Walk – September 11, 2010
Sponsored by The Rotary Club
This annual 5 K run/3 K walk is a "feel good" event
that takes participants along one of Long Grove’s
prettiest country roads. Join us for a pancake breakfast
after your run/walk, sponsored by the Rotary Club.
Proceeds will be donated to an area charity.
For more information, contact the Rotary Club of
Long Grove at (847) 777-6825.
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Apple Festival – October 1-2-3, 2010
Any
way you slice it, the Long Grove Apple Festival is
a wonderful way to spend an autumn weekend in a beautiful
country setting. More than 70 distinctive shops and
restaurants help celebrate with unique seasonal gifts
and foods. Treats include cider donuts, caramel apples,
the Long Grove Apple Haus’ famous brown bag apple
pie, and much more! Live toe-tapping music, carriage
rides, hayrides and children’s activities help provide
a great backdrop for a wonderful family outing.
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Sponsor, vendor, artisan and musician information
and applications are available at www.StarEvents.com.
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OktoberFest – October 2010 Dates to be Announced
Come celebrate Long Grove’s German heritage at OktoberFest
with plenty of delicious ethnic food and beverage,
dancing, live entertainment and shopping. Experience
the old-fashioned fun of a family carriage ride, join
in some lively German dancing, entertain the youngsters
with pumpkin decorating and a variety of children’s’
activities. Stay for beer and brats and traditional
German entertainment.
Sponsors, vendors, musicians or artisans can contact
the Visitor's Information Center at (847) 634-0888
for more information.
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Holiday Festivities - Nov. 13 – Dec. 31
The magic of the holiday season comes alive in Long
Grove from mid-November until January with a full
schedule of family friendly activities. Shop till
you drop, enjoy an old-fashioned horse drawn carriage
ride, visit with Santa, pet live reindeer and share
a delicious holiday meal with friends, family or business
associates at one of Long Grove’s signature restaurants.
More...
For more information, contact the Long Grove Visitor’s
Information Center (847) 634-0888.
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