Wait…what happened? We went from summer to fall pretty quickly here in Lake County! And what makes you think of fall more than apples? Well, I can’t really think of anything!
Long Grove’s 17th annual Apple Festival was this past weekend. It was packed with people there to enjoy their favorite fall treat; apples in every possible recipe!
After parking, we headed straight to the Apple Haus. They sure were ready for the crowd by serving customers inside AND outside of the store. I couldn’t decide whether I wanted hot or cold cider so I tried both. While in line, I couldn’t leave the store without an apple fritter and cider donuts…and don’t forget a caramel apple Brown Bag Apple Pie for dessert tomorrow. I could have died a happy woman right there!
The festivals of Long Grove have so many things planned; you are never looking for something to do. There was live entertainment whether you walked north or south. The entertainment schedule was packed on five different stages with over 25 performers to watch – unbelievable! It was really fun seeing people sitting and listening, dancing and singing along.
Walking through the main intersection of Long Grove, you saw vendor booths of all kinds. Village restaurants drew you in with their yummy food and even some drinks to keep you warm (caramel apple lattes and apple martinis to name a couple).
Kids were the main focus right off of Old McHenry Road. There were kiddie rides, pony rides and face painting. The Amazing Josh (the balloon guy) was back with a line too. I must tell you he makes a butterfly that my daughter LOVES. You saw smiles everywhere even in the midst of a few raindrops. Maggie had her favorites; the train, the berry spinning ride and the mini carousel which she rode multiple times.
We walked in and out of the shops and galleries and had a blast. As we walked to our car, we couldn’t forget picking up a bushel of apples and some cider to go. Now I’ll keep the fall feeling for a while at home.
Long Grove’s next event is Oktoberfest, the weekend of October 17-18. Don’t miss it. They will be sure to have beer, brats and traditional German entertainment. Visit http://longgroveonline.com/oktoberfest.html for additional details.
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Long Grove’s 17th annual Apple Festival was this past weekend. It was packed with people there to enjoy their favorite fall treat; apples in every possible recipe!
After parking, we headed straight to the Apple Haus. They sure were ready for the crowd by serving customers inside AND outside of the store. I couldn’t decide whether I wanted hot or cold cider so I tried both. While in line, I couldn’t leave the store without an apple fritter and cider donuts…and don’t forget a caramel apple Brown Bag Apple Pie for dessert tomorrow. I could have died a happy woman right there!
The festivals of Long Grove have so many things planned; you are never looking for something to do. There was live entertainment whether you walked north or south. The entertainment schedule was packed on five different stages with over 25 performers to watch – unbelievable! It was really fun seeing people sitting and listening, dancing and singing along.
Walking through the main intersection of Long Grove, you saw vendor booths of all kinds. Village restaurants drew you in with their yummy food and even some drinks to keep you warm (caramel apple lattes and apple martinis to name a couple).
Kids were the main focus right off of Old McHenry Road. There were kiddie rides, pony rides and face painting. The Amazing Josh (the balloon guy) was back with a line too. I must tell you he makes a butterfly that my daughter LOVES. You saw smiles everywhere even in the midst of a few raindrops. Maggie had her favorites; the train, the berry spinning ride and the mini carousel which she rode multiple times.
We walked in and out of the shops and galleries and had a blast. As we walked to our car, we couldn’t forget picking up a bushel of apples and some cider to go. Now I’ll keep the fall feeling for a while at home.
Long Grove’s next event is Oktoberfest, the weekend of October 17-18. Don’t miss it. They will be sure to have beer, brats and traditional German entertainment. Visit http://longgroveonline.com/oktoberfest.html for additional details.
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