About 1 hour north of Chicago lies the village of Long Grove, a relaxed community with a Hallmark feel and a storybook setting.
Long Grove takes great pride in its history, and the townsfolk go above and beyond to preserve this intimate part of their heritage, evident when strolling through Historic Downtown Long Grove and during their annual summer events.
From Chocolate Fest to Apple Fest, the town consistently attracts thousands of people for music, carnivals, and food. However, there is one festival that has people enraptured with enthusiasm—the Strawberry Fest. Luckily, this strawberry-themed summer festival is returning this weekend.
The strawberry-infused summer festival returns to Illinois
Each year, people of all ages look forward to three days filled with strawberry-infused foods and drinks, carnival rides, family activities, and live music on three stages.
Taking place this weekend, June 26 to June 28, the festival celebrates all things strawberry, featuring a variety of strawberry-flavored treats, including strawberry-rhubarb pie, strawberry salsa, strawberry popcorn, and more.
In addition to the delicious food, festivalgoers can enjoy a carnival and an exciting lineup of live entertainment. General admission is $7 per day, while children aged 12 and under can enter for free.
Long Grove’s Strawberry Fest runs from June 26 to June 28
June 26
- Sixteen Candles: 9 pm – 11 pm
- Loudernow: 6:30 pm – 8:20 pm
- Daniel Cronson Band: 4:30 pm – 6 pm
- The Dreamers: 2 pm – 4 pm
- (iPod Playlist Music): 12 pm – 2 pm
June 27
- Sons of Chicago – Springsteen & Seger Tribute: 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Petty Kings – Tribute to Tom Petty: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Mellencougar – Tribute to John Mellencamp: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
- Midnight Rider: Tribute to Allman Bros: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Big Boss & The Toes: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Jon Allegretto: 12 pm – 1 pm
June 28
- KennyLive: Chesney Tribute: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
- Tennessee Whiskey: Chris Stapleton Tribute: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
- Wagon Wheel Trio: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Carnival schedule
- Rides require 25-54 credits, with credits starting at $5.
- Sunday, June 28: 11 am–5 pm
- Friday, June 26: 12–9 pm
- Saturday, June 27: 11 am–9 pm
