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 The
Strawberry Fest is the granddaddy of Long Grove's signature festivals,
drawing close to 50,000 visitors to the historic business district
for the 3-day event. It is considered one of the premier outdoor
festivals in the Chicagoland area. The pleasures of summer are
celebrated with 'berry wonderful strawberry-filled and inspired
treats. All ages flock to dipping stations for the chocolate covered
strawberries, the fruit smoothies, ice creams, strawberry donuts,
baked goods, as well as the farm-fresh berries themselves. There
is free entertainment for all ages throughout the village, a classic
car show, and more. Shops host a variety of strawberry-related
activities.
A wide variety of food vendors offer their
delicious treats in addition to Long Grove's fine local
restaurants. You can also enjoy a beer and a brat at the Lions
Club Beer and Brat tent.
 Visitors
are treated to FREE admission and FREE parking in municipal lots
with additional parking available in the Midwest Bank Lot at Old
Rt. 53 and McHenry Rd. and at the Long Grove Community Church
on Robert Parker Coffin Rd., west of town. Limited parking spaces
are available at Mel's Marathon Gas Station at the main intersection
of McHenry and Coffin Rds. (These lots charge for parking.)
Please visit www.StarEvents.com
for all inquiries by Food Vendors, Artisans, Entertainers, and
Sponsorship.
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