Join Us for Cocoa Crawl
February 8, 2025, 12–4 pm
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Enjoy a variety of FREE hot cocoa samples at tents located throughout historic downtown Long Grove. Below is a map showing where the tents are located and includes a list of businesses offering hot cocoa and cocoa-inspired merchandise.
FREE Mug Promotion!
Spend $100 (before tax/tip) at any store or restaurant on February 8, 2025 and receive a FREE Long Grove mug! Bring your receipts to the Visitors’ Center, 145 Old McHenry Rd. to claim your mug (while supplies last).
FREE Carriage Rides
Grab your group and hop on the carriage for a ride around town. Registration not required. First-come, first-served. Waivers must be completed on site. Rides are complimentary and courtesy of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association.
Businesses offering Cocoa-Inspired Food and Merchandise
Many of our businesses will have items for purchase, samples to enjoy and other cocoa-inspired merchandise for sale. And don’t forget that receipts from ALL historic downtown Long Grove purchases at shops and restaurants on February 8, 2025 can be used to earn a souvenir Cocoa Crawl mug. See details above.
Blu Fig Cafe
Marshmallow Hot Cocoa with Vanilla Ice Cream
Brothers’ Field
Hot Cocoa samples
Buffalo Creek Brewing
Small Batch Release of Bittersweet — a chocolate ale served in 12oz goblets, brewed with rich, dark malts and fermented with cacao nibs to bring out a delicious, smooth dark chocolate flavor.
Corked Wine Bar
For sale:
• Dark Chocolate Martini with whipped cream
• Chocolate Old Fashioned
• Lu Cori Nero D’Avola Menfi
Country House of Long Grove
40% of all Cocoa Mugs
Blooming Flowers Boutique
Serving hot chocolate samples and cookies from Sorelle
Broken Earth Winery
Chocolate Caramel Cocktail for sale
Epilogue
Buy 1 handmade cocoa mug and get a second mug for 50% off. Each mug comes with a sweet treat (while supplies last)
Joanie’s Pizzeria
For purchase:
• Joanie’s House made Cocoa Bombs
• Spiked Hot Cocoa with roasted marshmallow
• Hot cocoa with roasted marshmallow
Ma and Pa’s Candy
• FREE Hot Cocoa-flavored treats with any purchase (while supplies last)
• Hot Cocoa Menu: NEW Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate in a souvenir mug, Traditional Hot Cocoa, Toasted S’mores Hot Cocoa
• Evanly Cheesecakes Pop Up: Hot Chocolate and Marshmallow Cheesecake plus other flavors
Long Grove Confectionery
Spicy hot chocolate, warm fires on the patio for s’mores, music, and chocolate samples.
Pump Salon
Hot Cocoa samples plus a drawing for complimentary and discounted services.
Rachael’s Whimsical Decor
For sale:
• Hot Cocoa Mix Tins
• Flavored marshmallows: cinnamon churro, peppermint, chocolate chip, vanilla bean, and other fun flavors of marshmallows.
• Assorted mugs perfect for hot cocoa
The Village Tavern
Spiked Cocoa Cocktails for purchase including:
• Wicked-Inspired Defying Gravity Mint Cocoa
• Wicked-Inspired Popular Strawberries and Cream Cocoa
• Almond Joy Cocoa
• Peanut Butter Cup Cocoa
• Spicy Mayan Hot Cocoa
• Cocoa Old Fashion
• Cocoa Martini
Vintage Charm Homestead
• Chocolate Dessert Teas including: Chocolate Caramel, Organic Cinnamon Chocolate Brownie, and Peppermint White Chocolate
• 10% off your purchase of TWO or more cocoa mugs. Designs include our fabulous Retro Vintage Lady featuring snarky remarks and our hand painted mugs with owls, florals and more.
White Oak Gourmet
Triple Fudge Brownie Bites, samples of “Katherine Anne Confectionary” drinking chocolates, and a drawing.
Within Reach
Chocolate treat included with purchases of $25 or more
Event Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping bring this event to our community.
