Chicagoland GlutenFree Fall Fest

2026 Fest Guide

What to Expect

40+ local vendors, specialty GF food and drinks, live music, family activities, a GF home baker bakeoff, and our huge raffle!

More than just a fest, it’s a true community celebration.

📍 Location: 340 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047 (Brothers’ Field)

🗓️ Date & Time: Sunday, October 4 | 11 AM – 3 PM

🎟️ Admission & Parking: Free entry & plentiful free parking. Surrounding parking lots include Stempel lot, Archer Parking Lot and Long Grove Community Church Lot (Donation box).

✉️ RSVP: Join the fun!

Getting Here & Know Before You Go:

Easily accessible via I-94, I-53, Route 83, and Lake-Cook Rd. Head straight to the check-in table—the first 500 attendees get a free GF gift bag!

Public Parking

  • Stempel Parking Lot (Free)

  • Archer Parking Lot (Free)

  • Long Grove Community Church Parking Lot (Paid Donation Box)

Event Schedule

Vendor Lineup

From sweet and savory to spicy and sour, there’s something for everyone! Every vendor will feature an exclusively gluten free menu with full ingredient and facility transparency, so you can eat with complete peace of mind. Plus, enjoy specialty drinks, community resources, local artisans, and kids' activities.

GF Home Bakers Bakeoff

Did you sign up for our bakeoff? If you’re interested, email chicagolandglutenfreefest@gmail.com with the item you plan to bring for full contest details. Space is limited, and amazing prizes from 1776 (plus ultimate bragging rights) are on the line!

GlutenFree Raffle & Gift Bags

Arrive early! The first 500 attendees score a gift bag packed with gluten-free goodies from our supporters. Plus, don't miss our raffle drawing at 12:30 PM. You must be present to win!

Follow us to Brothers’ Field!

Meet the team behind the fest! We’re sharing important updates and spotlighting our incredible vendors, sponsors, and partners on our Facebook Event Page and socials. Follow us to stay in the loop:

@Holcomb Hollow | @Impossibly GlutenFree | @Crunchyculturechi

Thank You Fest Sponsors!

This fest is a true community effort, and we’re so grateful to our generous sponsors for making it happen!