Friday, September 1, 2023 Event Schedule
1:00 am – 4:00 pm – Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum offers tours of the arched wine cellar and samples of grapes from Illinois’ oldest vineyards. Originals & reprints of former Grape Festival Programs will be available
5:00 pm– Midnight – Food vendors open-tenderloins, smoked brisket, funnel cakes, cotton candy, kettle corn & more
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Joe’s Old Fashion Fun-Arm Band Night-$25.00
Mechanical Bull and Rock Climbing wall not included in Arm Band Night. -NEW
6:00 pm—9:00 pm -Dunk Tank— Fundraiser for Jr. High FFA Nauvoo. $1.00 per ball or 6 balls $5.00 -NEW
6:00 pm—9:00 pm Teen Tent—Door prizes and raffles and more! ages 13-18 years old $2.00 cover charge -NEW
6:00 pm—Entertainment Tent - Must be 21 or older to enter—No cover charge
8:30 pm—11:30pm– Entertainment Tent will host Live Music by Bocephus Wayne
5:00 pm– Midnight – Food vendors open-tenderloins, smoked brisket, funnel cakes, cotton candy, kettle corn & more
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Joe’s Old Fashion Fun-Arm Band Night-$25.00
Mechanical Bull and Rock Climbing wall not included in Arm Band Night. -NEW
6:00 pm—9:00 pm -Dunk Tank— Fundraiser for Jr. High FFA Nauvoo. $1.00 per ball or 6 balls $5.00 -NEW
6:00 pm—9:00 pm Teen Tent—Door prizes and raffles and more! ages 13-18 years old $2.00 cover charge -NEW
6:00 pm—Entertainment Tent - Must be 21 or older to enter—No cover charge
8:30 pm—11:30pm– Entertainment Tent will host Live Music by Bocephus Wayne
Saturday, September 2, 2023 Event Schedule
7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ~ Pancake Breakfast at the Shelter House, Nauvoo State Park sponsored by the Nauvoo Troop and Pack 56 Boy Scouts. Donations are welcome!
7:00 a.m. ~ Registration for the Grape Stomp 5-K run/walk begins. Register online!! - or in person day of race
7:30 a.m. ~ Registration for Co-Ed Mud Volleyball begins. Get your forms here!
8:00 a.m. ~ Co-Ed Mud Volleyball play begins; Grape Stomp 5-K run/walk begins.
9:00 a.m. ~ Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market opens! - includes a 28ft. Tee Pee, displayed by the Standing Bear Council. The members will educate people about housing and various artifacts.
9:00 a.m. - Registrations for the Bags Tournament by River City Baggers - $40 per team- NEW
10:00 a.m. Bags Tournament begins in Nauvoo State Park on the North side of Sidney Street
12 noon - 4:00 p.m. ~ Entertainment Tent Opens. Must be 21 or older. 1pm - 4pm canned beer is $2.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum offers tours of the arched wine cellar and samples of grapes from Illinois's oldest vineyard.
1:00 p.m. - Midway Opens Joe's Old Fashion Fun and Food Vendors- Loaded French Fries, Onion Rings, Corn Dogs & More!!
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Nauvoo Historical Weld House Museum opens for free tours
2:00 p.m. ~ Pet Parade starting at Uncle John's Station, corner of Robinson & Hwy 96 through the Uptown Nauvoo Business district, ending at the Nauvoo City Park. +++ ENTRY FEE $5
Theme for Pet Parade is "Beach Party"
Pet Parade King - Avery Brown, son of Tom & Jean Brown ~ Pet Parade Queen - Eleanor Orth, daughter of Kim Logan
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m Teen Tent - Door Prizes and raffles and more! Ages 13-18 $2 cover charge -NEW
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Petting Zoo - Zebra, Donkey, Pot Belly Pig & more! $2 treats to feed the animals - Free will Donation! NEW
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ~ 46th Annual Festival on Wheels Night Time Car Display at Outlaw Tee's, 85 N. Iowa Street, Nauvoo, IL.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Joe's Old Fashioned Fun Arm Band Night - $25
Mechanical Bull and Rock Climbing Wall not included in Arm Band Night -NEW
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dunk Tank Fundraiser for Nauvoo Jr. High FFA - $1 per ball or 6 balls for $5 -NEW
6:00 p.m. - Entertainment Tent starts $5.00 cover charge/Must be 21 or older to enter
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ~ Entertainment Tent hosts live music by Stumptown. Must be 21 or older to enter.
7:00 a.m. ~ Registration for the Grape Stomp 5-K run/walk begins. Register online!! - or in person day of race
7:30 a.m. ~ Registration for Co-Ed Mud Volleyball begins. Get your forms here!
8:00 a.m. ~ Co-Ed Mud Volleyball play begins; Grape Stomp 5-K run/walk begins.
9:00 a.m. ~ Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market opens! - includes a 28ft. Tee Pee, displayed by the Standing Bear Council. The members will educate people about housing and various artifacts.
9:00 a.m. - Registrations for the Bags Tournament by River City Baggers - $40 per team- NEW
10:00 a.m. Bags Tournament begins in Nauvoo State Park on the North side of Sidney Street
12 noon - 4:00 p.m. ~ Entertainment Tent Opens. Must be 21 or older. 1pm - 4pm canned beer is $2.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum offers tours of the arched wine cellar and samples of grapes from Illinois's oldest vineyard.
1:00 p.m. - Midway Opens Joe's Old Fashion Fun and Food Vendors- Loaded French Fries, Onion Rings, Corn Dogs & More!!
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Nauvoo Historical Weld House Museum opens for free tours
2:00 p.m. ~ Pet Parade starting at Uncle John's Station, corner of Robinson & Hwy 96 through the Uptown Nauvoo Business district, ending at the Nauvoo City Park. +++ ENTRY FEE $5
Theme for Pet Parade is "Beach Party"
Pet Parade King - Avery Brown, son of Tom & Jean Brown ~ Pet Parade Queen - Eleanor Orth, daughter of Kim Logan
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m Teen Tent - Door Prizes and raffles and more! Ages 13-18 $2 cover charge -NEW
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Petting Zoo - Zebra, Donkey, Pot Belly Pig & more! $2 treats to feed the animals - Free will Donation! NEW
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ~ 46th Annual Festival on Wheels Night Time Car Display at Outlaw Tee's, 85 N. Iowa Street, Nauvoo, IL.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Joe's Old Fashioned Fun Arm Band Night - $25
Mechanical Bull and Rock Climbing Wall not included in Arm Band Night -NEW
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dunk Tank Fundraiser for Nauvoo Jr. High FFA - $1 per ball or 6 balls for $5 -NEW
6:00 p.m. - Entertainment Tent starts $5.00 cover charge/Must be 21 or older to enter
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ~ Entertainment Tent hosts live music by Stumptown. Must be 21 or older to enter.
Sunday, September 3, 2023 Event Schedule
7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ~ Pancake Breakfast at the Shelter House, Nauvoo State Park sponsored by Saints Peter & Paul School. Donations are welcome!
8:00 a.m. ~ Registration for the 46th Annual Festival on Wheels Custom Car Show.
9:00 a.m. ~ Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market opens.
11:00 a.m. ~ 46th Annual Festival on Wheels custom show opens - with several hundred entries & one of the largest open car shows in the tri-state area!
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ FREE Shuttle bus service will run from the Festival Grounds to area businesses.
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Check in for Feature Parade
1:00 p.m. ~ Entertainment Tent opens. Must be 21 or older - Can beer available for $2.00
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Entertainment tent will host Live Music by Two Fifths.
Noon to 5:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum offers tours of the arched wine cellar and samples of grapes from Illinois' oldest vineyard.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo Historical Society Weld House Museum (1380 Mulholland) open for free tours. Original and reprints of former Grape Festival programs will be available for purchase.
1:00 p.m. - Midway opens Joe's Old Fashion Fun & Food Vendors - iced coffee, lotus energy, & more!
2:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo Grape Festival Feature Parade begins at the Fire Station & ends on Parley Street in the Nauvoo State Park.
2023 Grand Marshall - Beverly Reynolds +++ ENTRY FEE $10 before August 25th +++ DAY OF $15
Pet Parade King - Avery Brown, son of Tom & Jean Brown ~ Pet Parade Queen - Eleanor Orth, daughter of Kim Logan
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Petting Zoo - Zebra, Donkey, Pot Belly Pig & more! $2 treats to feed the animals - Free will Donation! NEW
3:00 p.m. - Custom Automotive Art Auction - car show grounds
4:00 p.m. ~ 46th Annual Festival on Wheels Car Show Awards.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ~ Joe's Old Fashioned Fun Arm Band Night - $25
Mechanical Bull and Rock Climbing Wall not included in Arm Band Night -NEW
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dunk Tank Fundraiser for Nauvoo Jr. High FFA - $1 per ball or 6 balls for $5 -NEW
6:00 p.m. ~ Entertainment Tent Starts - $5.00 cover charge/Must be 21 or older to enter.
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ~ Entertainment Tent will host Live Music by Revel in Red.
8:00 a.m. ~ Registration for the 46th Annual Festival on Wheels Custom Car Show.
9:00 a.m. ~ Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market opens.
11:00 a.m. ~ 46th Annual Festival on Wheels custom show opens - with several hundred entries & one of the largest open car shows in the tri-state area!
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ FREE Shuttle bus service will run from the Festival Grounds to area businesses.
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Check in for Feature Parade
1:00 p.m. ~ Entertainment Tent opens. Must be 21 or older - Can beer available for $2.00
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Entertainment tent will host Live Music by Two Fifths.
Noon to 5:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum offers tours of the arched wine cellar and samples of grapes from Illinois' oldest vineyard.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo Historical Society Weld House Museum (1380 Mulholland) open for free tours. Original and reprints of former Grape Festival programs will be available for purchase.
1:00 p.m. - Midway opens Joe's Old Fashion Fun & Food Vendors - iced coffee, lotus energy, & more!
2:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo Grape Festival Feature Parade begins at the Fire Station & ends on Parley Street in the Nauvoo State Park.
2023 Grand Marshall - Beverly Reynolds +++ ENTRY FEE $10 before August 25th +++ DAY OF $15
Pet Parade King - Avery Brown, son of Tom & Jean Brown ~ Pet Parade Queen - Eleanor Orth, daughter of Kim Logan
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Petting Zoo - Zebra, Donkey, Pot Belly Pig & more! $2 treats to feed the animals - Free will Donation! NEW
3:00 p.m. - Custom Automotive Art Auction - car show grounds
4:00 p.m. ~ 46th Annual Festival on Wheels Car Show Awards.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ~ Joe's Old Fashioned Fun Arm Band Night - $25
Mechanical Bull and Rock Climbing Wall not included in Arm Band Night -NEW
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dunk Tank Fundraiser for Nauvoo Jr. High FFA - $1 per ball or 6 balls for $5 -NEW
6:00 p.m. ~ Entertainment Tent Starts - $5.00 cover charge/Must be 21 or older to enter.
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ~ Entertainment Tent will host Live Music by Revel in Red.
The Nauvoo Grape Festival Association reserves the right to cancel or change any activity.
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