Long Grove Ice Meltin' Blues Fest
March 28, 2009

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 18, 2009

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 –  May 1-2-3, 2009

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. 

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Sponsor, vendor, artisan and musician information and applications are available at www.StarEvents.com.

Long Grove Goes Pink (Cancer Benefit)  – May 30, 2009

Long Grove will host the third annual Long Grove Goes Pink day on Saturday, May 30th to benefit the Avon walk for breast cancer. Activities begin with a welcoming ceremony at 9:30 am on Towner Green.

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Strawberry Festival  – June 26-27-28, 2009

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.

Greek Days – August 1-2, 2009

A Mediterranean flavor and the aroma of saganaki and roast lamb will fill the air when Long Grove celebrates Greek Days.  Join us for traditional Greek food, music and dance.

For more information, contact the Visitor's Information Center at (847) 634-0888 or the Long Grove Café at (847) 955-9600.

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Long Grove Art Fest  - August 15-16, 2009

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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Wine & Dine – August 15-16, 2009

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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This year we are pairing up two favorite festivals – Art Fest (above) and Wine & Dine. Come enjoy the good life!

Irish Days  – September 5-6-7, 2009

The celebration of all things Irish kicks off three fun-filled days of music, dance, food and fun in historic downtown Long Grove.  Live performances throughout the event feature well known Irish musicians, as well as Irish step dancing from the area’s finest dancing schools.

For more information, contact John Barry at Paddy’s on the Square, (847) 634-0339.

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Heritage 5 K Run /3 K Walk – September 12

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.

Apple Festival –  October  2-3-4, 2009

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.

OktoberFest  –   October 17-18, 2009

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.

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For more information, contact the Long Grove Visitor’s Information Center (847) 634-0888.