Friday, August 29th, 2025 Event Schedule
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Quilt Show in the City Center. Hosted by the Nauvoo Quilt Emporium. Displaying quilts and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a stunning quilt donated by the Nauvoo Emporium Quilt Shop.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum offers tours of the arched wine cellar. Originals and reprints of former Grape Festival programs will be available.
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Food Vendors Open
The carnival is serving up all your favorite fair treats, plus additional vendors selling fried and BBQ goodies!
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Carnival Opens – Gotcha Games Amusements - Rides for kids of ALL AGES
Arm Band Night – $30
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Dunk Tank Fundraiser
Hosted by Nauvoo Jr. High FFA. $1.00 per ball or 6 balls for $5.00.
6:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens
Must be 21 or older to enter. $5 cover charge.
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Live Music by Jive Radio
A local band from the tri-state area playing your favorite rock, pop, and groovy hits.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum offers tours of the arched wine cellar. Originals and reprints of former Grape Festival programs will be available.
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Food Vendors Open
The carnival is serving up all your favorite fair treats, plus additional vendors selling fried and BBQ goodies!
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Carnival Opens – Gotcha Games Amusements - Rides for kids of ALL AGES
Arm Band Night – $30
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Dunk Tank Fundraiser
Hosted by Nauvoo Jr. High FFA. $1.00 per ball or 6 balls for $5.00.
6:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens
Must be 21 or older to enter. $5 cover charge.
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Live Music by Jive Radio
A local band from the tri-state area playing your favorite rock, pop, and groovy hits.
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 Event Schedule
7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast
At the Shelter House, Nauvoo State Park. Sponsored by Nauvoo Troop and Pack 56 Boy Scouts. Donations welcome!
7:00 a.m. – Grape Stomp 5K Run/Walk Registration Begins
Register online or in person on race day.
7:30 a.m. – Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Registration Begins
Forms available online or in person the day of the tournament.
8:00 a.m. – Grape Stomp 5K Run/Walk & Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Begins
9:00 a.m. – Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market Open
Includes a 28-ft. teepee (tipi) displayed by the Standing Bear Council, who will provide educational info on housing and artifacts.
11:00 a.m. – Bags Tournament Registration
By River City Baggers. $40 per team.
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Quilt Show in the City Center. Hosted by the Nauvoo Quilt Emporium. Displaying quilts and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a stunning quilt donated by the Nauvoo Emporium Quilt Shop.
12:00 p.m. – Bags Tournament Begins (Located in the Entertainment Tent)
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Open
Must be 21 or older. Canned beer available for $3 from 12:00–4:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum Tours
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Carnival & Food Vendors Open
Enjoy loaded French fries, onion rings, corn dogs, funnel cakes, lemonade shake ups and more!
2:00 p.m. – Pet Parade
Starts at Uncle John's Station (corner of Robinson & Hwy 96), travels through the Uptown Nauvoo Business District, and ends at Nauvoo City Park.
Theme: Circus
Games hosted by WCAZ to follow in the park.
Pet Parade King: Dawson Hardy, son of Colton and Stephani Hardy
Pet Parade Queen: Layken Rea, daughter of Brian and Cassie Rea
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 48th Annual Festival on Wheels – Night Car Display
At Outlaw Tee’s, 85 N. Iowa Street, Nauvoo, IL.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Dunk Tank Fundraiser
Nauvoo Jr. High FFA. $1 per ball or 6 for $5.
6:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens
$5.00 cover charge. Must be 21 or older.
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Live Music in the entertainment tent by BIG GUNS
Authentic 80's cover band! Join us for a high-energy night of iconic tunes, big hair, and bigger anthems.
At the Shelter House, Nauvoo State Park. Sponsored by Nauvoo Troop and Pack 56 Boy Scouts. Donations welcome!
7:00 a.m. – Grape Stomp 5K Run/Walk Registration Begins
Register online or in person on race day.
7:30 a.m. – Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Registration Begins
Forms available online or in person the day of the tournament.
8:00 a.m. – Grape Stomp 5K Run/Walk & Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Begins
9:00 a.m. – Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market Open
Includes a 28-ft. teepee (tipi) displayed by the Standing Bear Council, who will provide educational info on housing and artifacts.
11:00 a.m. – Bags Tournament Registration
By River City Baggers. $40 per team.
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Quilt Show in the City Center. Hosted by the Nauvoo Quilt Emporium. Displaying quilts and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a stunning quilt donated by the Nauvoo Emporium Quilt Shop.
12:00 p.m. – Bags Tournament Begins (Located in the Entertainment Tent)
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Open
Must be 21 or older. Canned beer available for $3 from 12:00–4:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum Tours
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Carnival & Food Vendors Open
Enjoy loaded French fries, onion rings, corn dogs, funnel cakes, lemonade shake ups and more!
2:00 p.m. – Pet Parade
Starts at Uncle John's Station (corner of Robinson & Hwy 96), travels through the Uptown Nauvoo Business District, and ends at Nauvoo City Park.
Theme: Circus
Games hosted by WCAZ to follow in the park.
Pet Parade King: Dawson Hardy, son of Colton and Stephani Hardy
Pet Parade Queen: Layken Rea, daughter of Brian and Cassie Rea
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 48th Annual Festival on Wheels – Night Car Display
At Outlaw Tee’s, 85 N. Iowa Street, Nauvoo, IL.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Dunk Tank Fundraiser
Nauvoo Jr. High FFA. $1 per ball or 6 for $5.
6:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens
$5.00 cover charge. Must be 21 or older.
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Live Music in the entertainment tent by BIG GUNS
Authentic 80's cover band! Join us for a high-energy night of iconic tunes, big hair, and bigger anthems.
Sunday, August 31st, 2025 - Event Schedule
7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast
At the Shelter House, Nauvoo State Park. Sponsored by Saint Peter & Paul School. Donations welcome!
8:00 a.m. – Registration Begins for 48th Annual Festival on Wheels – Custom Car Show
9:00 a.m. – Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market Open
Includes the 28-ft. tipi and educational presentations by the Standing Bear Council.
9:00 a.m. – Church Service (Entertainment Tent)
Worship music by Living Water, a local worship band. Sponsored by Golden’s Point Church.
11:00 a.m. – 48th Annual Festival on Wheels Custom Car Show Opens
Featuring several hundred entries — one of the largest open car shows in the tri-state area!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Parade Check-in at the Fire Station
12:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens
Must be 21 or older. Canned beer is $3 from 1:00–4:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Live Music in the Entertainment Tent by Stealin’ Copper
Duo from the tri-state area playing classic rock and country favorites.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum Tours
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Carnival Opens – Gotcha Games Amusements
Featuring Maid Rites, ribeyes, classic carnival fare, iced coffee, lotus energy, and more!
2:00 p.m. – Nauvoo Grape Festival Feature Parade
Begins at the Fire Station and ends on Parley Street in Nauvoo State Park.
Theme: Circus
Pet Parade King and Queen: Dawson Hardy & Layken Rea
Grand Marshal: Pat Long
Scholarship Recipients: Bryon Diprima and Isabella Brown
3:00 p.m. – Custom Automotive Art Auction (Car Show Grounds)
4:00 p.m. – 48th Annual Festival on Wheels Car Show Awards
6:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens
$5.00 cover charge. Must be 21 or older.
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Live Music in the Entertainment Tent by The Boys
Playing a fun mix of rock and country hits!
At the Shelter House, Nauvoo State Park. Sponsored by Saint Peter & Paul School. Donations welcome!
8:00 a.m. – Registration Begins for 48th Annual Festival on Wheels – Custom Car Show
9:00 a.m. – Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market Open
Includes the 28-ft. tipi and educational presentations by the Standing Bear Council.
9:00 a.m. – Church Service (Entertainment Tent)
Worship music by Living Water, a local worship band. Sponsored by Golden’s Point Church.
11:00 a.m. – 48th Annual Festival on Wheels Custom Car Show Opens
Featuring several hundred entries — one of the largest open car shows in the tri-state area!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Parade Check-in at the Fire Station
12:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens
Must be 21 or older. Canned beer is $3 from 1:00–4:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Live Music in the Entertainment Tent by Stealin’ Copper
Duo from the tri-state area playing classic rock and country favorites.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum Tours
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Carnival Opens – Gotcha Games Amusements
Featuring Maid Rites, ribeyes, classic carnival fare, iced coffee, lotus energy, and more!
2:00 p.m. – Nauvoo Grape Festival Feature Parade
Begins at the Fire Station and ends on Parley Street in Nauvoo State Park.
Theme: Circus
Pet Parade King and Queen: Dawson Hardy & Layken Rea
Grand Marshal: Pat Long
Scholarship Recipients: Bryon Diprima and Isabella Brown
3:00 p.m. – Custom Automotive Art Auction (Car Show Grounds)
4:00 p.m. – 48th Annual Festival on Wheels Car Show Awards
6:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens
$5.00 cover charge. Must be 21 or older.
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Live Music in the Entertainment Tent by The Boys
Playing a fun mix of rock and country hits!
The Nauvoo Grape Festival Association reserves the right to cancel or change any activity.