Long Grove, Illinois, USA
Long Grove Chocolate Fest May 4, 5, 6, 2012 Long Grove, IL (When is the next one? If you know, please tell us…either by using our Contact page so we can update the facts or submit information and pictures using Share with Us yourself on the Chocolate Festivals page. Thank you, Gloria, editor for Everyone-loves-chocolate.com) Long Grove is located in Chicago's northern suburbs, near Routes 53 and 83, north of Lake-Cook Rd. See map below. Surrender to temptation when you and your family bite into fresh strawberries dipped in double dark chocolate, or crunchy popcorn drizzled with melted chocolate. Bask in the flavor of a perfect chocolate cake…taste the sweetness of the ultimate chocolate donut…even sip up a chocolate martini… Long Grove's many shops and special vendors are waiting for your visit with chocolate-themed items and our restaurants are geared up with chocolate inspirations as well. Back by popular demand, Long Grove invites you to enjoy the annual Long Grove Chocolate Fest, held on the first weekend of May. You and your family can fill a day – or a weekend – with chocolaty treats, live music, great food and distinctive shopping in charming Long Grove. Enjoy chocolate demonstrations and workshops, wine parings, live music all over town and plenty of children's activities. Only in Long Grove can you combine the best of trendy shopping and dining with the ambiance of yesteryear. You will discover beautiful gardens, trendy shops, art galleries, and one-of-a-kind restaurants. You can even stroll Long Grove's signature covered bridge and admire the centuries-old buildings that now house our modern shops. Besides exceptional dining at our various village restaurants, other favorite foods will be available at dozens of outdoor tents, ranging from delicious sandwiches to smoothies. Food booths are open from 10 am to 6 pm, and Long Grove's restaurants are open well beyond Fest hours. Grab a beer at the Beer/Brat tent and enjoy the live outdoor entertainment! For more information, phone the Visitor's Information Center at (847) 634-0888. http://www.longgroveonline.com/chocolate.html View Larger Map |
