Long Grove Chocolate Fest

Updated 3/19.

This year, this chocolaty fest will be from 17-19 May. Long Grove is in the northwest suburbs, about 10-15 minutes from Rt. 53 and Lake Cook Road.

While entrance to this fest is $5, it usually includes parking. You will be in great danger of spending money (if my experience with their Strawberry Fest is any indication)—so buy mom a Mother’s Day present while you are there and then put the wallet away.

My favorite place in Long Grove is the Irish Boutique. And after a free browse through the gallery and Irish Boutique, splurge on a chocolate strawberry from The Long Grove Confectionery.