Long Grove Illinois will celebrate the apple this weekend at its annual Apple Festival which starts Friday, September 30th and runs through Sunday October 2nd. Regardless of whether you prefer apple pie or apple cider you can find something fun this weekend as the entire Long Grove community comes together to celebrate the arrival of Fall and all the fun that the season brings with it.
This year marks the 19th year for the Apple Festival in Long Grove and the village will be alive with music and activities. Local restaurants and food purveyors will be offering a variety of apple themed food, and of course our local shops will be open as well!
Entertainment Schedule:
Friday, September 30th
- Fountain Square
2 pm – Blend
4 pm – Karen Hart Band - Towner Green
2 pm – Matt Stedman -
Covered Bridge
1 pm – Ian Leith
3 pm – Mister Frank - Gazebo Stage – at Beans & Leaves
10 am – Guyz With Bad Eyez
12:30 pm – Back Porch Moon
3 pm – Steve Justman
Saturday, October 1st
- Fountain Square
11:30 am – Long Grove Performing Arts Academy
12 pm – Dayna Malow Band
2 pm – Trevor McSpadden
3:30 pm – Long Grove Performing Arts Academy
4 pm – 28 Days - Towner Green
12 pm – Old Town School of Folk Music Presents: Jodi Koplin & The Jigglejam Band 1:30 pm – Apple Pie Eating Contest
2:30 pm – Ice Cream Eating Contest
3 pm – tbd - Covered Bridge
10 am – Donna Herula & Tony Nardiello
12:30 pm – Old Town Under Dogs
3 pm – Cover Story
Gazebo Stage – at Beans & Leaves
10 am – Mark Theodore
12:30 pm – Lee Diccon
3 pm – Jazzy Blue
Sunday, October 2nd
- Fountain Square
12 pm – Curbside
2 pm – Docs Delorean
4 pm – 7th Heaven Towner Green
12 pm – Old Town School of Folk Music Presents: The Wren & The Whistler
2:30 pm – Ice Cream Eating Contest
3 pm – Wind Gypsies - Covered Bridge
10 am – Donna Herula & Tony Nardiello
12 pm – Stas’ Golonka & His Chicago Masters
3 pm – SF Penguins - Gazebo Stage – at Beans & Leaves
10 am – Gospel Sing a long
12:30 pm – Prairie Sky
3 pm – Merv Collins … fingerstyle guitarist
PLUS… Additional Covered Bridge Attractions include:
- Friday & Saturday There will be a Wizard of Oz photo oppportunity
- Sunday Kristina’s Studio of Dance will have shows at 1 pm, 2 pm, & 3 pm
Additional Mill Pond Attractions include:
- Saturday Merv Collins @ 3 pm
- Sunday Pete Jonsson @ 2 pm
Click here to learn more about the Long Grove Apple Festival, happening this Friday through Sunday, September 30th through October 2nd.
Living in Long Grove Illinois is certainly enhanced by the variety of festivals and entertainment that occur throughout the year. Contact me, Sharron Kelley, today to learn more about our unique Northern Illinois area. As an experienced Long Grove REALTOR® I know what is going on in our community and can provide access to all Long Grove homes that are currently listed for sale.
If you would like more information on Long Grove Real Estate, contact me, Sharron Kelley, www.NorthernIllinoisHomes.com for all of your real estate needs at 847-465-3638 or email me at Sharron@NorthernIllinoisHomes.com. I would be happy to offer information on market pricing in regards to homes in Long Grove IL. I also specialize in Buffalo Grove Real Estate, Vernon Hills Real Estate, and Palatine Real Estate.
