Save the Date for Chocolate Fest
Friday, May 17, 2024
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Join us as we celebrate all things chocolate! Event details bellow will be updated as they become available.
Get your tickets!
Applications for vendors at Chocolate Fest are now open!
Apply now! The application deadline is Monday, April 15. 2024.
Long Grove Chocolate Fest 2024 – Restaurant Application
Long Grove Chocolate Fest 2024 – Merchant Application
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Chocolate Lovers Unite!
The Long Grove Chocolate Festival will return to the historic streets and parkways of downtown Long Grove, on May 17, 18, and 19, 2024. 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!
*NOTICE: No outside alcohol is permitted within the fest. Thank you.
“As long as there is chocolate, there will be happiness.“
Wayne Gerard Trotman
Chocolate Activities
For the young and young at heart, Chocolate Fest 2024 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!
Main Stage Music Sets
| FRIDAY | |
| KennyLive | 9:00pm – 11:00pm |
| PettyKings | 6:30pm – 8:20pm |
| Abby Kay Band | 4:30pm – 6:00pm |
| TBD | 2:30pm – 4:00pm |
| TBD | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| SATURDAY | |
| Sixteen Candles | 9:00pm – 11:00pm |
| Ultrabeat | 6:30p – 8:20pm |
| Fearless: Tribute to Taylor | 4:30pm – 6:00pm |
| InFunktious | 2:30pm – 4:00pm |
| Eddie Andersen Trio | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| SUNDAY | |
| Simply Billy / Simply Elton | 4:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Daniel Cronson Band | 1:30pm – 3:20pm |
| TBD | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
Chocolate Fest Summary Detail
Dates: May 17, 18, 19 2024
Location: Historic Downtown Long Grove, 145 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047
Hours: More info coming soon!
Parking: limited complimentary in all public lots in downtown Long Grove, ride sharing is recommended/encouraged
Press Photos: can be obtained by contacting jody@grimaldipr.com
Carnival
CARNIVAL HOURS
FRIDAY | 12PM – 9PM
SATURDAY | 11AM – 9PM
SUNDAY | 11AM – 5PM
RIDES & PRICE SPECIALS
OPTION 1 | 18 tickets for $20
OPTION 2 | 4 tickets for $5
OPTION 3 | Unlimited Rides Wristbands
FRIDAY | $32 Unlimited rides (NOON – 5PM) & (5PM – 9PM)
SATURDAY | $32 Unlimited rides (11AM – 5PM) & (5PM – 9PM)
SUNDAY | $32 Unlimited rides (11AM – 5PM) & (5PM – 9PM)
Parking Shuttle Available
Sat 11am-11pm & Sun 11am-6pm
On-site shuttle pick up and drop off is on Archer between Fountain Square and the Carnival.
Guest Remote Parking
Golf Dome Parking Lot – Sat & Sun only
801 Old McHenry Rd. Buffalo Grove, IL