Long Grove Ice Meltin' Blues Fest
March 24, 25 2012

Chase away the winter blues with two days of soul warming music. Back by popular demand, Long Grove will host the Ice Meltin' Blues this March. The Ice Meltin' Blues has been expanded to a two-day music event that promises to take the bite out of winter. Enjoy a variety of live performances in venues all over town.

For information about being a sponsor, vendor or musician, please contact the Visitor's Information Center at (847) 634-0888.

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Chocolate Fest –  May 4, 5, 6 2012

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.

Strawberry Festival  – June 22 - 23 - 24, 2012

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.

Fine Arts & Wine Festival – August 18 - 19, 2012

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.

For further information, contact the Visitor Information Center at (847) 634-0888 or visit http://www.longgroveartfest.com.

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Long Grove World Tour – September 1, 2, 3 2012

Long Grove's "World Tour" returns in September. An outgrowth of the success of Irish Days, Long Grove's international-themed shops will expand the cultural opportunities with this multi-national event. The World Tour will feature ethnic music and dance, foods and activities representing a number of cultures, including Italian, Mexican, Brazilian, Native America, Scandinavian, Greek and more!

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Heritage 5 K Run /3 K Walk – 2012 date to be determined.

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 –  September 28, 29, 30 2012

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 13 – 14, 2012

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. 10 – Dec. 31, 2012

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.