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Your Complete Guide to This Weekend's Long Grove Apple Fest

Long Grove's Apple Fest kicks off Friday with free admission from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LONG GROVE, IL - Apple Fest will be returning to Long Grove on Friday and will include all things apple -- including apple cider donuts, apple popcorn, caramel apple lattes and much, much more. The festival will continue through Sunday in downtown Long Grove.

In addition to three days of delectable apple treats, festers can also participate in free family activities, including a wide-variety of apple-themed games like the legendary apple pie eating contests, according to the festival website. There will also be live music.

The festivities will take place in the area of 308 Old McHenry Road in Long Grove. Apple Fest admission is $5 per person per day and kids 12 and under get in free. Admission will be free for all from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday.

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Ticket information

Festival Hours

  • Friday, September 23: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 24: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 25: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Band Schedule

MAIN STAGE

Friday, September 23rd

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  • 9 to 11 p.m.: Sixteen Candles
  • 6:30 to 8:20 p.m.: Hello Weekend
  • 4 to 6 p.m.: Bucket Number Six
  • 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Josh Bryant Duo
  • 12 to 1:30 p.m.: Hillbilly Liars

Saturday, September 24

  • 9 to 11 p.m.: 7th Heaven
  • 7 to 8:30 p.m.: ARRA
  • 5 to 6:30 p.m.: The Gingers
  • 3 to 4:30 p.m.: Gussied
  • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: David Paige Band
  • 12 to 1 p.m.: School of Rock Arlington Heights

Sunday, September 25

  • 4 to 6 p.m.: Bella Cain
  • 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Heartache Tonight (Eagles Tribute)
  • 12 to 1:330 p.m.: Folkfled

BEANS & LEAVES STAGE

Friday

  • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Cheryl & The Downhome Boys
  • 4 to 6 p.m.: Moonshine

Saturday

  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Isabel Osorio
  • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Joe Rossi
  • 4 to 6 p.m.: Mix & Match with Kristie Brosick

Sunday

  • 10 to 12 p.m.: Gospel Jam
  • 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Long Grove Performing Arts Academy
  • 3 to 5 p.m.: Mark Sotira

Family Entertainment

Family Entertainment includes face painters, balloon artists, art activities, live music performances & much more.

More via the Apple Fest website

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