Long Grove Chocolate Festival Begins May 15

The village of Long Grove was founded in the 1830s and it is the history of the area and the culinary offerings that bring tourists to the village near Routes 53 and 83.

This year, the Long Grove Chocolate Festival will begin on May 15 and feature chocolate, shopping and live entertainment for three days.

Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $5, Children 12 and under are free.

Tickets on Saturday, May 16 beginning at 6 p.m. ONLY are $8 when purchased at the gate.

Parking is free, in public lots.

Once at the festival, you can purchase 5 for $5 Chocolate Tasting tickets. The tickets allow for samples from 11 participating businesses throughout town.

The expanded Kid Zone will feature organized games of Tug of War, 3-legged races, limbo competitions, rides and more. Face painting, roaming balloon artists and a mystical magician will also be on hand.

The live music line up is as follows:

Friday, May 15

• 6 – 7:30 p.m. – Run Forrest Run
• 8 – 10 p.m. – The Hot Sauce Committee

Saturday, May 16

• 2 – 3:30 p.m. – Kevin Presbrey Trio
• 4 – 5:30 p.m. – Hudson McCoy
• 6 – 7:30 p.m. – Cowboy Jukebox
• 8 – 10 p.m. – Sixteen Candles

Sunday, May 17

• 2 – 3:30 p.m. – Martini Lunch
• 3 – 4:30 p.m. – The Fortunate Sons
• 5 – 7 p.m. – American English

For more information, visit the Long Grove Web site.