Strawberry Fest 2020 is cancelled due to state guidelines and the health and safety of our customers and merchants.
Stores, Restaurants and services are OPEN for business!
2019 information follows- will be updated when available:
FOOD & DRINKS ARE AVAILABLE ALL DAY!
Friday, from 11am- 11pm:
11am-8pm most merchant booths and stores open, live music and activities as posted
6pm-11pm is street food vendors and the main stage only
Saturday, from 10am – 11pm
10am-8pm most merchant booths and stores open, (will stay open longer if busy), live music and activities as posted
10am-11pm is street food vendors by the main stage
Sunday, from 10am – 6pm
11am-6pm merchant booths and stores open, live music and activities as posted
Tickets for food and beverage booths by main stage – cash only, ATMs available next to ticket booths.
Location: 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL
Admission:
$5 per person per day, kids 12 and under get in free. Cash only
Tickets (can be purchased at the gate or online)
$5 per day for anyone over 12
3 Day Pass $10 ($15 dollar value!) – available online ONLY
Parking is FREE at all public lots but fills up quickly.
We HIGHLY RECOMMEND using a ride-share service. Adults will receive 2 for 1 admission at the Archer Gate (Archer & Robert Parker Coffin Road) when dropped off there and showing your receipt (Maximum 2 free entries per receipt)
Archer Lot – 343 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL 60047
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School – 3100 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL 60047
Street parking on Old McHenry Road and on residential streets is prohibited and vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense.
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICES :
Shuttles are running round trip, depending on traffic, running about 30 minutes +/-.
Friday, June 21: 11:15 am to 11:30 pm
Saturday, June 22: 11:15 to 11:30 pm
Sunday, June 23 11:15 to 6:30 pm
1172 Lake Cook Rd. (intersection Lake Cook Rd. & Arlington Heights)
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
2 for 1 Adult admission as our way of thanking you for taking the shuttle!
The last shuttle will leave 5 – 10 minutes after the event closes.
PIE EATING CONTESTS, Sponsored by Long Grove Confectionery:
Towner Green – Kids Area
Sign up at the Red Long Grove Confectionery Tent, 1 heat for adults, 1 for children at each time slot
Saturday: 2:30pm & 4pm
Sunday: 2:30pm & 4pm
CARNIVAL- located in front of the Archer parking lot
Carnival Hours Ride Specials
Friday 11AM – 9 PM* $20 Unlimited rides** (11AM – 4PM) & 5PM – 9PM
Saturday 11AM – 9 PM* $20 Unlimited rides** (11AM – 4PM) & 5PM – 9PM
Sunday 11AM – 6 PM* $20 Unlimited rides** (11AM – 4PM)
**Subject to Weather Change.
**Wristbands not available during inclement weather and sales end 1 hour prior to end of event time
See us on Friday on:
We are a dog-friendly community – if your dogs are well-behaved and on a leash. There is a water bowl and treats (along with waste bags) located outside the visitor’s center – 308 Old McHenry Road.
Strawberry Fest Returns in June for Another Serving!
The highlight of summer in the Chicago suburbs is Strawberry Fest – three consecutive days of sweet summertime fun! Attendees of this annual festival experience everything from strawberry-infused creations like prime rib sandwiches slathered in strawberry salsa to classic strawberry pie-eating contests. Although Strawberry Fest begins and ends with the almighty strawberry, in no way is it an exclusive berry party. For those who like to mix it up, chef-driven barbecue and other decadent local treats offer something for every taste bud. And when it comes to entertainment, Strawberry Fest leaves nothing to the imagination either, with a classic carnival, multiple stages of live music, and the Kids Zone featuring enduring family activities at no charge.
The first area of attraction at Strawberry Fest is, well, the strawberries. Some of the area’s best restaurants and chefs set up shop to serve up unique strawberry-centric food and drink. This year, featured items include: strawberry BBQ sauces, deep fried strawberries on a stick, chocolate strawberry popcorn, strawberry kabobs, strawberry jams, and much more. In respect to non-strawberry eats, a wide variety of vendors will be on hand dishing out everything from BBQ to other summer delights.
No strawberry picking here- but we do have a farm selling fresh strawberries – it’s a street festival!
Thank you to our sponsors:
Cadillac
Mattress Firm
Medieval Times
Oberweiss Dairy
Passanante Foods
Hart Dental
Chicago Tribune
Window Works
Midwest Gutter Guard
Chiro One
Renewal by Anderson
Home Improvement Network
Lakeshore Beverage
Kennedy and Lamardi Family Dental
Everdry Waterproofing
First Student
Bath Fitter
Code Ninjas
Krumweide Roofing
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Moxie Solar
Merchants: (scheduled to be open through 8pm on Friday and Saturday, 6pm on Sunday)
The Sheet Lady | Sheet sets |
Mystic Lotus | Henna temporary art tattoo |
Midwest Citrus Smashers | Flavored Fresh Squeezed Lemonades and Limeades |
Absolute Boutique | Gemstone & Silver Jewelry |
Easy On Easy Off Jewelry | Jewelry that either has no clasp or an easy clasp. |
Centro Mundo – REPEAT | Hand bags, dresses, sweaters, ponchos, bracelets, dream catchers, pendants. |
Lilla Rose Hair Accessories | Lilla Rose Hair Accessories and Hip Klips |
Facepainting by Mr. Krist | Facepainting |
LulaRoe | Lularoe clothes |
Roxy & Lola, LLC | Jewelry |
MION Artisan Soap | Handcrafted artisan soaps, bath and skin care products. |
Bloom Boutique | Women’s apparel & accessories. |
LipSense by SeneGence/Fifteen Hats | Long-lasting makeup and skincare |
Designs by Myra | Children and adult hair bows, clips, combs, jewelry. |
Natural Element | |
Silver Mine | Handmade natural stone anklets, custom Men’s jewelry, sterling silver |
EZ Hang Chairs | Hanging chairs and swings, frames for them, hammocks and straps |
Ideal Bakery | Coffee Cakes, honey, kolaczki, polish baked goods, poppy seed rolls, gluten free cakes / mixes |
Chicago CBD & Essential Oils | CBD Drops, Creams and rollerballs, essential oils, CBD Honey |
Nectar of the Vine | Wine Frappe. Wine slushy mixes. Sampling only a 1oz. cup of NON-ALCOHOLIC wine slushy |
Tori Grace Outfitters | Chicago theme handmade clothing, accessories and home goods for babies, kids and adults. |
Florida Yard Art LLC | Recycled metal yard art and 3-d metal signs |
Two Fat Guys Gourmet Sauces | Jarred BBQ Sauce by Two Fat Guys |
Gourmet Goodies | fudge, chocolate covered items, gummies, taffy apples, apple cider doughnuts (doughnuts during apple fest) |
Luv Your Doggie | Bungee cord dog leashes, dog treats. kangaroo, dog-related gift products |
OMG! Olive Oil | |
Ethnic Fusion | copper jewelry and dreamcatchers |
Morkes | |
KG Nature’s Lounger | Nature’s Lounger- an inflatable lounger you scoop through the air to inflate. |
Heaton Therapy / Quickfire | Heaton Therapy Packs- reusable hot and cold packs you boil in water to reuse Quickfire- a portable, safe fire starter for outdoors, camping, grilling |
Ptsnacks | Licorice ropes. imported from Spain 20 delicious flavors. each rope over 2 feet long. Https://ptsnacks.com to view photos. |
All Cindy’s Mixes | Strawberry, Raspberry, blue Raspberry Sangria mixes |
Rocket Relics | Handmade soy candles in recycled and repurposed containers. rocketrelicsshop.com |
Chuck Senties Productions | Caricatures |
sandeezjewelry&Embroidery | Embroidered items |
Whole Earth – REPEAT | Handcrafted sundresses, blouses, skirts, etc |
Jo Sales | SPORT TEAM T’S. SWEATS AND JERSEYS |
Henna by Bridget | I create henna tattoos |
Lovin’ Tails | All natural dog treats |
Cutco Cutlery | Cutlery, Culinary Tools, BBQ & Garden Tools, Cookware, Flatware, Scissors, Sporting Knives |
Jan Lee Design | Jewelry – we participated in Chocolate Fest in 2018…and hope for warmer weather in JUNE |
North Shore Salt Therapy Center | Himalayan Salt Lamps and Salt Room Sessions |
Nothing Bundt Cakes | Baked Cake product: Bundlets Individually packaged |
Kiki’s Cotton Candy | 10 flavors of Cotton Candy Snow cones |
Baby Alpaca/Cuatro Suyos Llc | Baby clothes of wool and cotton with crochet appliqué |
Forsight Vision/Maui Jim Sunglasses | Maui Jim Sunglasses |
Beat the Bar | I offer a fun game called Beat the Bar that allows customers to try and win money by hanging from a chin up bar for 2 minutes. |
BG Hats and More LLC | Crushable Sea Grass Hats, Ladies Printed Tank Tops, Cover-ups and dresses. |
Grin And Wear It / GAWI Ent. | Face paint, airbrush face paint, airbrush tattoos, balloon twisting |
Covered Bridge Creamery/Signature Popcorn | Ice cream, bags of popcorn and drinks. |
Eden Jewels & Accessories | Clothing and jewelry |
A Spice Above | Varieties of All-Natural Gourmet Dips |
Will’s Custom Rings | Customized stainless steel name rings that I hand stamp on the spot while the customer watches and waits |
Latin pictures | Cartoon banner, Football team banner, Frames, custom names |
Bada Bling | Handset Swarovski Crystals on: Purses, sunglasses hats,tops, bracelets |
Real Time Pain Relief | Pain relief products. |
Monadavi Marketing | Energy and Balance wristband concept (www.ultrabandusa.com) |
Frank’s Farms | Strawberries and more! |
Verizon Cellular Sales | phones, tablets, internet, jetpacks, accessories, etc… |
QueLinda | jewelry, art |
Dazzle | Boutique clothing, Tri-metal artisan jewelry, Leather jewelry, and Metal necklace sets |
Street Food Vendors & Menus – Tickets only, cash to purchase tickets, ATMs next to ticket booth
Zacarelli’s | Pizza Slices | 4 tickets |
Funnel cakes (strawberries, whip cream, powdered sugar) | 8 tickets | |
Mozzarella sticks with red sauce | 7 tickets | |
Chicken fingers with BBQ sauce | 7 tickets | |
Lemon shake-up | 7/8/9 tickets | |
Smokin T’s |
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Luke’s of Mundelein | Luke’s Italian Beef (includes Cheese or Peppers) | 8 tickets |
Char Italian Sausage (includes Cheese or Peppers) | 7 tickets | |
Vienna Hot Dog | 4 tickets | |
1/3 lb. Hamburger/Cheeseburger | 5/6 tickets | |
Large French Fries/Cheese Fries | 4/5 tickets | |
Funnel Cake Fries w/Strawberry Sauce | 5 tickets | |
Brothers BBQ | Pulled Pork Sandwich | 8 tickets |
Boneless Rib Sandwich | 6 tickets | |
Smothered Fries/Cheese Fries/Fries | 8/5/4 tickets | |
Cheddar Cheese Curds | 6 tickets | |
Roasted Corn on the Cob | 3 tickets | |
Strawberry Sugar Cookie | 1 ticket | |
La Cebollita Grill | 2 Tacos: Steak, Chicken, Chorizo | 5 tickets |
4 Enchiladas: Chicken or Cheese | 8 tickets | |
1 Pambazo: Chicken, Steak, chorizo | 8 tickets | |
3 Flautas: Chicken | 5 tickets | |
1 Burrito: Chicken, Steak, Veggie | 8 tickets | |
Strawberry Water | 5 tickets | |
Home Bakery/ Dumpling House | ||
Strawberry Blintz | 4 tickets | |
Pierogis – 6 or 10 pcs (Potato, Cheese, Sauerkraut or Meat) | 9/12 tickets | |
Potato Pancakes – 2pcs | 8 tickets | |
Polish Sausage | 10 tickets | |
Polish Plate/Combo Plate | 14 tickets | |
BBQ Ribs w/ Sauerkraut & Potato Pancake (Half or Quarter slab) | 14/8 tickets | |
Shish Kebab w/ Sauerkraut & Rye Bread | 8 tickets | |
Quang Noodle | Lo Mein | 9 tickets |
Chicken Teriyaki | 10 tickets | |
Egg Rolls (2) | 6 tickets | |
Corn Dog w/ Fries | 6 tickets | |
Orange Chicken w/ Fried Rice | 10 tickets | |
Lemonade (Strawberry, Original, Mango, or Peach) | 6 tickets | |
Strawberry Patch | Chocolate strawberry kabob | 8 tickets |
chocolate dipped cheesecake | 7 tickets | |
chocolate dipped banana | 5 tickets | |
Strawberry/Strawberry Banana smoothie | 6 tickets | |
Assorted Lemonades | 5 tickets | |
Water | 2 tickets |
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Strawberries
- Strawberries are the only fruit that wear their seeds on the outside.
- Strawberries aren’t true berries, like blueberries or even grapes.
- Strawberries are members of the rose family.
- The strawberry plant is a perennial.
- Americans eat an average of three-and-a-half pounds of fresh strawberries each per year.
- Native Americans ate strawberries long before European settlers arrived.
- The ancient Romans thought strawberries had medicinal powers.
- Strawberries are believed to help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
- California produces some 80% of the strawberries in the U.S.
- To store fresh strawberries, wash them and cut the stem away.