Chocolate Lovers Unite!
The Long Grove Chocolate Festival will return to the historic streets and parkways of downtown Long Grove, Organizers of this season’s Chocolate Fest are working to provide an amazing three days of live music, family activities, chocolate vendors, and chocolate experiences!

Chocolate Activities
For the young and young at heart, Chocolate Fest 2023 will include a dedicated children’s area with complimentary throwback games and thrilling entertainment.  Chocolate Fest also marks the official opening of the spring shopping season in town, with village merchants featuring their own decadent chocolate-themed specialties and sales throughout the event weekend.  It’s the perfect time for visitors to explore and fall in love with a sweet old friend - historic downtown Long Grove!

Schedule of Events:

Friday, May 19, 2023

Main Stage Music:

As always, Chocolate Fest will host multiple stages of live entertainment and music sprinkled throughout the historic town, from stripped-down acoustic artists to Chicago’s biggest party bands.

9:00pm: Eliminator
6:30pm: Heart to Heartbreaker
4:30pm: Vinyl Goldmine
2:30pm: Daniel Cronson Band
Noon: Eddie Andersen Trio

Mill Pond Stage:

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Paolo Apuli

12pm - 9pm: Carnival
Returning this year, a classic carnival with everyone’s favorite rides that will thrill the young and young at heart.

$30 Unlimited Wristband (12pm - 5pm & 5pm - 9pm)

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Main Stage Music:

As always, Chocolate Fest will host multiple stages of live entertainment and music sprinkled throughout the historic town, from stripped-down acoustic artists to Chicago’s biggest party bands.

9:00pm: ARRA
7:00pm: The Gingers
5:00pm: Charlie Foxtrot
3:00pm: David's House
1:30pm: Six on Friday
Noon: School of Rock Arlington Heights

Mill Pond Stage:

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Mark Konzen
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Adam Greenberg
Noon - 1:30pm: Grant Milliren

Fountain Square Stage:

4:00pm - 6:00pm: AAA Dial A DJ
3:00pm - 3:30pm: Pie Eating Contest
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Impersonators
1:00pm - 1:30pm: Pie Eating Contest
Noon - 12:45pm: Super Stolie Duo

11am - 9pm: Carnival
Returning this year, a classic carnival with everyone’s favorite rides that will thrill the young and young at heart.

$30 Unlimited Wristband (11am - 5pm & 5pm - 9pm)

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Main Stage Music:

As always, Chocolate Fest will host multiple stages of live entertainment and music sprinkled throughout the historic town, from stripped-down acoustic artists to Chicago’s biggest party bands.

4:00pm: American English
1:30pm: The Noize
Noon: School of Rock Barrington

Mill Pond Stage:

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Murph
2:00pm - 3:30pm: John Michael Ford
Noon - 1:30pm: Pea Munny

Fountain Square Stage:

4:00pm - 6:00pm: AAA Dial A DJ
3:00pm - 3:30pm: Pie Eating Contest
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Dave's World of Reptiles
1:00pm - 1:30pm: Pie Eating Contest
Noon - 12:45pm: Ben Tater

11am - 5pm: Carnival
Returning this year, a classic carnival with everyone’s favorite rides that will thrill the young and young at heart.

$30Unlimited Wristband (11am - 5pm)

Parking Shuttle Available
Pick-Up/Drop Off

**Run a loop between:

Golf Dome Parking Lot
801 McHenry Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL

and

Archer Rd (in between Robert Parker Coffin & Old McHenry Rd) **next to entrance to Carnival Parking Lot

Saturday, 5/20: 10:45am - 11:15pm
Sunday, 5/21: 10:45am - 6:15pm

Long Grove Chocolate Fest 2023 - Restaurant Application

Long Grove Chocolate Fest 2023 - Merchant Application

Date:
May 19-21, 2023

Hours:
Friday, 12pm - 11pm
Saturday, 10am - 11pm
Sunday, 10am - 6pm

Location:
Historic Downtown Long Grove,
145 Old McHenry Road,
Long Grove, IL 60047.

Parking: limited complimentary in all public lots in downtown Long Grove, ride sharing is recommended/encouraged

Tickets:
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Children under 12 are free with a paid adult.

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