“Join us for the 25th annual Scarecrow Festival in Barrington tomorrow!
This free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Memorial Park (Hough Street and Lincoln Avenue), with something fun for the whole family. Enjoy pumpkin painting, scarecrow decorating, face painting, balloon artistry, live music by Bob the DJ and more.
Free food will be provided while supplies last, courtesy of Rapid Relief Team US. Come out and celebrate fall with us!”
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The Long Grove Apple Fest runs Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27
By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald
Friday, Sept. 25
Alzheimer’s Fundraising Pancake Breakfast: 8-10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Rakow Center’s Adult Activities Center, 665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville. In honor of World Alzheimer’s Day that was Monday, Sept. 21, this all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. $5 (cash only). dtpd.org.
Long Grove Apple Fest: Noon to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Apple treats such as apple pies, doughnuts, caramel-dipped and candied apples, apple wine, sangria and more. Plus pie-eating contests, family activities, performances and more. Music lineup: Friday: Ipod Music at noon, The Gingers at 4:30 p.m., No More Tears at 6:30 p.m. and Kashmir at 9 p.m.; Saturday: The Acousticholics at noon, American Idiots at 1:45 p.m., Santeria at 3:30 p.m., Jagged Little Pill at 5:15 p.m., Our Name is Jonas at 7 p.m. and 7th heaven at 9 p.m.; and Sunday: the Battle of the Bands winner at noon, 2nd Hand News at 2 p.m. and American English at 4 p.m. $7, free for kids 12 and younger. Longgrovle.org/festival/apple-fest.
Downtown Elgin Market: 3-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, on South Riverside Drive, Elgin. Farmers, makers, live music, Sip N’ Shop and kids’ activities. LINK Matching program. downtownelgin.com/market.
Laura Mateja of Prost performs during the 2024 Bartlett Oktoberfest festival. This year’s event will be Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26, at Bartlett’s Leiseberg Park. | Brian Hill/Daily Herald
Bartlett Oktoberfest: 4-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, and 1-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Leiseberg Park, 325 E. Devon Ave., Bartlett. Live music, kids’ activities, exhibitor booths, beer and food for purchase and more. Tapping of the Golden Keg on Friday. Family activities from 1-5 p.m. Saturday. Free. bartlettoktoberfest.com.
Hillbilly Rockstarz will perform at Cary Main Street Fest, which runs Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, in downtown Cary, and at Meadows Fest Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, in Rolling Meadows’ Kimball Hill Park. | Hillbilly Rockstarz
Cary Main Street Fest: 5-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25; 1-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, on Main Street in downtown Cary. Live music, food trucks, family stage, beverage tents, Chicago Trivia Guys and family activities. Saturday: Family area from 1-7:30 p.m. and bags tournament from 3:30-7:30 p.m. ($50 per team). Sunday: Main Street Fest 5K at 8:30 a.m., community breakfast ($10) from 9 a.m. to noon, farmers market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Music lineup: Friday: Hillbilly Rockstarz at 5:30 p.m. and Pino Farina Band at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: Onset Rock Band at 1:30 p.m., Nashville Electric Co. at 3:30 p.m., There Goes the Neighborhood at 5:30 p.m., and Mike & Joe at 7:30 p.m. Free.
Explore the car show during the Huntley Fall Fest running Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, at Deicke Park. | John Starks/Daily Herald
Huntley Fall Fest: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Deicke Park, 11419 S. Route 47, Huntley. Live music, beer garden, food vendors, a carnival midway, model train display, scarecrow building and contest and fall activities. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Saturday ($12, free for kids 12 and younger with a paid adult). Car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Craft/business show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tractor Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Saturday. Music: Friday: The Diffused Blues Band at 6:15 p.m. and 7th heaven at 9 p.m.; Saturday: Polly Says at 1:45 p.m., 1, 2 Many Last Night at 3:45 p.m., Infinity at 6:15 p.m. and The Lounge Puppets at 9 p.m.; and Sunday: Todd Donnelly/Mr. Myers Band at noon, Anchors Away at 2:15 p.m. and Cadillac Groove at 5 p.m. huntleyfallfest.com
Oktoberfest: 5-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, and 2-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Scarecrow display and contest, artisan market, inflatables, family activities, food, drinks and more. Beer Stein Holding Contest at 7 p.m. Saturday. Music lineup: Friday: Polkaholics from 5-7 p.m. and The 1985 from 8-10 p.m.; and Saturday: Ed Wagner’s Brass Band at 2 p.m., Big City Nights at 5 p.m. and Bon Journeyed at 8 p.m. Free. eastdundee.net.
Oktoberfest in Libertyville: 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26, at Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Live music, seasonal brews, food and traditional Bavarian bier sports such as Hammerschlagen or Masskrugstemmen (stein holding). Tickets start at $28.52 at eventbrite.com
Elgin Fringe Festival: 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; and 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. Fringe Central is at Side Street Studio gallery, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. Nearly 90 performances showcasing local and national talent in dance, theater, comedy, music, magic, circus, storytelling, experimental multimedia and more. Plus, a visual art exhibition, outdoor shows and themed parties. Tickets: Free to $12, with $4 entry buttons and an all-access pass for $95. For tickets and a schedule, see elginfringefestival.com.
Hollywood Revisited: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. A concert pianist and curator at the Hollywood Museum, collector Greg Schreiner guides audiences through a nostalgic celebration of classic film glamour with costumes worn by stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Julie Andrews, Gene Kelly and Judy Garland. $16.50-$22. hemmens.org/tickets or (847) 931-5900.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Tailgate Swap: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Fox Valley Aero Club field, 3831 Karl Madsen Drive, St. Charles. Radio-controlled planes, helicopters, boats, cards and accessories. Vendor fee applies. foxvalleyaero.com/events.
Watch dance performances during Celebración de los Árboles Saturday and Sunday at The Morton Arboretum. | Hailey Hoffman/The Morton Arboretum
Celebración de los Árboles: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Music, dance, food, storytelling and cultural performances celebrating Hispanic heritage. Included with admission. mortonarb.org.
Randall Oaks Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Sept. 26 through Nov. 1, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Pedal tractors, pumpkin enrichments for the animals, pumpkins and fall treats for sale, and on weekends, hayrides for $3. $7; free for kids 1 and younger and U.S. military with ID. dtpd.org/fall-festival.
Hispanic Heritage Fest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Festive entertainment, special activities, and learn more about the rich traditions and cultures being celebrated. Included with admission. brookfieldzoo.org
Johnny Appleseed Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Depot Park, 100 W. Woodstock St., and Williams Street, Crystal Lake. Taste of Downtown is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The craft fair will be on Williams Street. Great Ball Race at 3 p.m. at Williams and Brink. The fastest ball down the street and through the funnel wins $1,000. $5 per ball or $10 for three balls. downtowncl.org/events/johnny-appleseed-festival/
Huntley Fall Fest Pedal for Paws car show: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Deicke Park, 11419 S. Route 47, Huntley. 18th annual fundraising event open to all vehicles 1989 or older and 1990 and newer modern American muscle cars. Car clubs welcome. Car registration from 9-11 a.m. for $20 per vehicle. Boy Scout Troop 153 will be selling food. Benefits Animal Services & Assistance Program Inc. in Marengo. huntleyfallfest.com.
Barks & Brews: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Activities, entertainment, giveaways, local vendors and more. All pets must be leashed. $10, $20 (includes two beer tickets and a snack) for 21 and older. wheelingparkdistrict.com
Tacos and Tequila Festival: 1:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Northwestern Medicine Field, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva. The 21-and-older event features tacos, craft margaritas, tequila shot bars, Chihuahua beauty pageant, Lucha Libre wrestling, exotic car showcase, art installations and more. Lineup: Three 6 Mafia, Ja Rule, Rick Ross, Ginuwine, Zxibit, Chamillionaire, Yung Joc, Frankie J, Mims and DJ Ashton Martin. $73 or $67 for two; VIP $147. TacosandTequilaChicago.com
The Morton Arboretum walking play: 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, starting at Thornhill Shelter at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. A retelling of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights.” It runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a 1.5-mile walk, with no intermission. Suitable for 12 and older, with some dark themes and mild violence. $27 for 18 and older or $17 for kids 2-17. mortonarb.org.
AEW All Out: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Wrestling. Tickets start at $141.91. nowarena.com
BritBeat The Immersive Beatles Experience: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Elgin Community College Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The show reimagines the magic of The Beatles. Pre-show dinner, prepared by ECC culinary students, at 5 p.m. at Spartan Terrace Restaurant for $35; wine and beer for purchase. Show tickets:ad $45. tickets.eccartscenter.org
WWE/AAA/NXT Worlds Collide: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Wrestling featuring CM Punk, Rey Mysterio and El Grande Americano vs. Omos, JD McDonagh and Dominik Mysterio; Penta and Rey Fenix vs. Perros and Del Mal; Las Toxicas vs. Fatal Influence; Dragon Lee vs. Jack Cartwheel; Dumber vs. Dumb and more. Tickets start at $57.10. rosemont.com/allstate
Sunday, Sept. 27
Barkapalooza and Rescue Fest: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. West Suburban Humane Society’s 33rd annual 5K run and 1-mile walk, with Rescue Fest, Barkminster Pet Contest, and vendor and food truck fair. Proceeds will benefit the dogs and cats of the shelter. $25-$35 for races or $20 per car for Rescue Fest entry. charity.pledgeit.org/barkapalooza.
Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, on the front lawn of the Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, beverages, food trucks and more. Free. farmersmarketatthedole.org.
A car and truck show is part of Shermerfest at Village Green Park in Northbrook Sunday, Sept. 27. | Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald
Shermerfest: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Village Green Park, Shermer and Meadow roads, Northbrook. Car and truck show, CARavan parade at 10:30 a.m., “Chalk Up Northbrook,” food, live music, Rubber Ducky Race at 3 p.m. and more. Free. northbrookhistory.org
Old Town School of Folk Music’s Lamajamal: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Global folk music. $28.52, free for 18 and younger with paid adult. barringtonswhitehouse.com.
Monday, Sept. 28
Paws in the Park Day: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Visiting dogs should be social butterflies. Bring proof of up-to-date vaccinations. Dogs must remain on leashes and accompanied at all times. Sanitation stations will be set up around the park. Parking: $6. cantigny.org
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Cantigny’s Live Music in the Beer Garden: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, at Cantigny Park South Grove, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Live music in the beer garden, near the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Beer garden hours: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Lineup: Wednesday: Joe Fascetta; Thursday: Rozzie & Brian Duo; Friday: The Frank Russell Trio; Sunday: Juke Box Heroes (3 p.m.). Included with admission. cantigny.org.
Bill Burr Live: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Stand-up comedy. Tickets start at $73.35. msg.com
Emily Rohm and the Jane Doe Traveling Show: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Original songs from her solo album, classic show tunes and songs from the musical “Ride the Cyclone.” $40. metropolisarts.com.
Thursday, Oct. 1
Stephanie Walker
Cocktails & Conversation: The Art of the Script with Stephanie Walker: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Join playwright Stephanie Walker for cocktails and a look inside her new play before its world premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre. Bar opens at 4:30 p.m., talk begins at 5 p.m. $28.52. barringtonswhitehouse.com
ETC’s “The Thanksgiving Play”: Opening at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, and continuing at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 1-11, at Elgin Art Showcase, 220 DuPage St., Elgin. A satire about woke but clueless artists attempting to stage a Thanksgiving pageant with disastrous results. General admission (no reserved seats). $23-$25. elgin-theatre.org/next-production.
Live at the White House: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Five-time Grammy nominee Christian Sands performs modern jazz. $39.19, free for 18 and younger with a paid adult. barringtonswhitehouse.com.
Ongoing
Goebbert’s Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 1, at Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center, 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Animals, corn stalk mazes, wagon rides, camel rides, pig races, fall food, produce and more. Some attractions are only available on weekends. $20 on weekdays; $24 in advance online and $27 at the door on weekends and Columbus Day. Extra fees for some activities. goebbertspumpkinfarm.com/fall-festival.
Dinos! at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 25 at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. See 35 life-sized dinosaurs and more. $20.95-$29.95 and free for kids 2 and younger. brookfieldzoo.org/events
Happy Times Pumpkinfest at Didier Farms: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays, though Oct. 31, at Didier Farms, 16678 Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Amusement rides, pony and camel rides, Animal Land Zoo, corn maze, fall merchandise, pumpkin sales, fall treats and more. Free entry; fees for rides and attractions. happytimespumpkinfest.com
Richardson Sunflower Fields: 3-11 p.m. Fridays in September; plus 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1, at Richardson Farm, 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, observation tower, sunflower field, zip line, zorbing, pig races and more. $26, $22 for kids 3-12, and free for kids 2 and younger. richardsonadventurefarm.com.
“Ride the Cyclone”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 25, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. The Spirits of St. Cassian High School Chamber Choir return in this musical. $25-$49. metropolisarts.com.
“Come From Away”: Various times Wednesdays through Sundays, through Oct. 18, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on the true story of the time when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, on Sept. 11, 2001. Tickets start at $78.10. marriotttheatre.com.
Six Flags Great America Fright Fest: Fridays through Sundays, through Nov. 1, at Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Drive, Gurnee. Thrills by day and frights by night with haunted houses, scare zones, spine-chilling shows and rides. Tickets start at $45. For dates and hours, visit sixflags.com/greatamerica/events.
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Latest from the Barrington Area Library:
“In our previous e-mail newsletter, we told you about a proposed closure of the CN railroad crossings at Route 14 and Lake Zurich Road,
scheduled for the coming weekend.
We have received word from the Village of Barrington that those closures have been postponed. We apologize for any confusion. Watch for updates from the Village with the new dates for the work on the crossings.”
Related: “Weekend CN Railroad Crossing Closure Alert in Barrington”
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A lot of important dates and deadlines for voters lead up to Election Day on Nov. 3. Here’s what you need to know.
Election Center | Illinois Policy Institute
Illinois voters have the chance to cast a ballot in races for Illinois governor, U.S. Senate, state comptroller, Illinois General Assembly, the Chicago school board, municipal government and more.
Your vote matters — you can cast your ballot by mail, during early voting or on Election Day.
Here are four reasons to claim your vote this election:
Here is what you need to know before casting your vote in the Nov. 3 election:
Sept. 24 — Early voting begins statewide. Vote-by-mail ballots start being sent out.
Oct. 6 — Regular voter registration ends.
Oct. 7 — Grace period registration opens.
Oct. 18 — Online voter registration ends.
Oct. 19 — First day of expanded early voting across Cook County.
Oct. 29 — Deadline for application to vote by mail to be received by election authority by mail.
Nov. 3 — Election Day. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nov. 17 — Last day for election authorities to accept mailed ballots, which must be postmarked no later than Nov. 3.
Voters can make sure their voice is heard at their polling place. Early voting is a good way to cast your vote in person yet avoid crowds on Nov. 3.
You must:
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Per a Barrington Area Library posting:
“Canadian National has advised the Village that they will be delivering stone to the underpass project this Saturday and Sunday (9/26 & 9/27). During the delivery, the short train will move slowly as it deposits stone throughout the construction zone. On one day, the train will block the US 14 crossing for approximately 3 hours and on the other day, the train will block the Lake Zurich Road crossing for approximately the same duration. The Village is working with CN to determine which crossing will close on Saturday, and which will close on Sunday.
Railroad flaggers will be present during this time. During the closure of Route 14, barricades will be placed, noting “Road Closed – Local Traffic Only” at US 14 / IL 59 (facing west) and at US 14 / Main St (facing south) and a police officer will be present at both locations to direct traffic to Main Street and Route 59 (Hough Street). Detour signage will be placed at the intersection of Main Street and Hough Street.
An officer will be stationed at the intersection of Lake Zurich Road and Route 14 to assist in routing any local traffic around the closure. As soon as the delivery is complete, the signage will be removed, and officers will reopen the roadway.
During the few hour closure of Lake Zurich Road, barricades will be placed noting ‘Road Closed – Local Traffic Only’ at Providence and Lake Zurich Road and officers will monitor the area.
Allow extra time and use an abundance of caution when traveling through town this weekend.”
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“Many of you have asked when is Durty Nellie’s last official day open? It is now official. October 4th will be our last day. Until then we have some great live music and good times to enjoy.
Stop in and reminisce and say goodbye to Jimmy, the family, the staff and all of our friends. We are grateful for all the love and support we have had from our patrons over the years. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. And as the Irish say ‘Slainte’”
Source: Durty Nellie’s Facebook
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An Illinois neighbor is vying for donations from state residents.
By Hannah Schmid | Illinois Policy Institute
A new local billboard is garnering media attention by advertising that Illinois taxpayers can get a federal income tax credit for donating money to students out of state.
The billboard, in south suburban Chicago near the Indiana border, refers to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit. The program offers taxpayers a dollar-for-dollar income tax credit for donations of up to $1,700 per year to qualified scholarship-granting organizations.
Any taxpayer in any state can claim the credit starting in 2027. But only students in states whose governor has opted into the program can benefit from the donated education money.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not opted Illinois in. Four of Illinois’ neighbors have, including Indiana, where the billboard is advertising Illinoisans to donate scholarship money.
The billboard is correct:
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Join us for an evening of conservation celebration at Oaktoberfest 2026!
Tickets and sponsorships are available on our website www.bactrust.org.
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Join one of the many pie-eating contest at Long Grove’s Apple Fest, running Friday through Sunday, September 25-27.
Submitted by Jody Grimaldi
There is a certain point each year when summer starts to soften, the air turns a little crisper and Historic Downtown Long Grove begins to feel like fall.
That moment arrives with the return of Apple Fest Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, bringing a weekend of apple-inspired food and drinks, live music, family activities, shopping and more to downtown Long Grove.
Apples, apples and more apples
Caramel-dipped, chocolate-covered, baked into pies, pressed into cider, mixed into seasonal drinks, and worked into sweet and savory creations, apples take center stage throughout the weekend.
Festival vendors join Long Grove restaurants, tasting rooms and specialty shops in serving up plenty of ways to taste the season. Classic carnival rides and midway games, apple pie-eating contests, kids’ crafts, dance performances, seasonal shopping and other family activities round out the weekend.
A soundtrack for the season
Apple Fest is also one of Long Grove’s biggest weekends for live music. Friday night features No More Tears celebrating the music of Ozzy Osbourne from 6:30-8:20 p.m., followed by Kashmir’s tribute to Led Zeppelin from 9-11 p.m.
Saturday delivers 1990s and alternative favorites with tributes to Green Day, Sublime, Alanis Morissette and Weezer from 1:45-8:20 p.m., before 7th heaven takes over from 9-11 p.m.
Sunday closes on a classic note with Second Hand News celebrating Fleetwood Mac from 2-3:20 p.m., followed by Beatles tribute American English from 4-6 p.m.
For details, visit longgrove.org/festivals/apple-fest.
Apple Fest 2026
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