The Core of Apple Fest: Photojournalism

Photos of Long Grove’s 2022 Apple Fest, held Sept. 23-25

Kyla Smith and Rajan Sukhatme
October 2, 2022

A sign showcases the schedule of performers on display during the multi-day event. Apple Fest featured a wide variety of upcoming artists ranging in styles from rock to country.
A sign showcases the schedule of performers on display during the multi-day event. Apple Fest featured a wide variety of upcoming artists ranging in styles from rock to country.
A group of kids gaze up at a singing entertainer during a game of freeze dance. Local musicians and artists helped keep a family-oriented atmosphere which was one of the core visions of the Apple Fest event.
A group of kids gaze up at a singing entertainer during a game of freeze dance. Local musicians and artists helped keep a family-oriented atmosphere which was one of the core visions of the Apple Fest event.
Families gather around the “Lucky Ducky” game booth to try their hand at winning a stuffed animal. Games at Apple Fest allowed for engagement among all age groups. Some of the most popular activities in the event included a pie-eating contest and an arts and crafts activity in the Kid Zone.
Families gather around the “Lucky Ducky” game booth to try their hand at winning a stuffed animal. Games at Apple Fest allowed for engagement among all age groups. Some of the most popular activities in the event included a pie-eating contest and an arts and crafts activity in the Kid Zone.
Mini pies and other treats line vendor stalls. As the festival’s name suggests, many of the items at Apple Fest were apple-inspired, including apple cider and candy coated apples.
Mini pies and other treats line vendor stalls. As the festival’s name suggests, many of the items at Apple Fest were apple-inspired, including apple cider and candy coated apples.
A festival goer receives a henna tattoo at owner Susy Garcia’s decorated Henna booth. This activity taught visitors more about the 5000-year-old Pakistani, Indian, African and Middle Eastern henna practice.
A festival goer receives a henna tattoo at owner Susy Garcia’s decorated Henna booth. This activity taught visitors more about the 5000-year-old Pakistani, Indian, African and Middle Eastern henna practice.
A group of children ride the “Superman” attraction in the event’s carnival section. Other attractions at the event included a pumpkin painting activity and a mini Ferris wheel.
A group of children ride the “Superman” attraction in the event’s carnival section. Other attractions at the event included a pumpkin painting activity and a mini Ferris wheel.