Long Grove Apple Fest
Fall festival · Long Grove · Illinois
Long Grove's antique shopping village turns over to apple everything for a weekend: pies, doughnuts, candied and caramel apples, apple wine and sangria, alongside live music and rows of local artisans. The historic downtown is small enough to cover on foot in an afternoon, northwest of Chicago.
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Plan your visit
Fri 12-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm; $7/day, ages 12 and under free
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 15–October 19
Color builds from October 9 · mostly bare by November 7
Sampled at Long Grove Apple Fest’s own coordinates and elevation (223 m) rather than a regional average.
Illinois is sampled at 27 weather points, then moved 2 days later so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. Illinois is running 7 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Long Grove Apple Fest
You get about 17 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 26. That runs roughly 6 days earlier than the rest of Illinois.
Figure about 28 mi from Chicago. Milwaukee is about 60 mi out.
Long Grove Apple Fest on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Long Grove Apple Fest open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 25 – Sep 27. Fri 12-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm; $7/day, ages 12 and under free. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Long Grove Apple Fest peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 15–October 19 (best estimate October 17). Color starts around October 9 and is mostly bare by November 7.
- How do I get to Long Grove Apple Fest?
- Long Grove Apple Fest is in Long Grove. The closest city is Chicago, about 28 mi away. It's part of Illinois's fall lineup.
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