Friday, Sept 4th, 2026 Event Schedule - Rough Draft.
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 - Ticket Prices: 24 tickets for $20 - most rides are 3 tickets
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 ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – DJ Erik Larson
A local DJ spinning your favorite classic hits for us on vinyl. Inviting all class reunions to kick off the weekend in the tent!
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 - Ticket Prices: 24 tickets for $20 - most rides are 3 tickets
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 ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – DJ Erik Larson
A local DJ spinning your favorite classic hits for us on vinyl. Inviting all class reunions to kick off the weekend in the tent!
Saturday, September 5th, 2026 Event Schedule
7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast
At the Shelter House, Nauvoo State Park. Sponsored by Nauvoo Betterment Association. 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
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 -ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
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 - 24 tickets for $20 - most rides are 3 tickets
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: America 250
Games hosted by WCAZ to follow in the park.
Pet Parade King: Owen Beach, son of Laura Beach and Brandon Beach
Pet Parade Queen: Elliette Priebe, daughter of Brady and Tyler Priebe.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. p.m. – 49th Annual Festival on Wheels – Early Car Show
Registration is across from the park on car show grounds
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. ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Live Music in the entertainment tent by Dirt Road Rockers
Singing your favorite country and rock hits - this band PERFORMS!! COME SEE!
At the Shelter House, Nauvoo State Park. Sponsored by Nauvoo Betterment Association. 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
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 -ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
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 - 24 tickets for $20 - most rides are 3 tickets
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: America 250
Games hosted by WCAZ to follow in the park.
Pet Parade King: Owen Beach, son of Laura Beach and Brandon Beach
Pet Parade Queen: Elliette Priebe, daughter of Brady and Tyler Priebe.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. p.m. – 49th Annual Festival on Wheels – Early Car Show
Registration is across from the park on car show grounds
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. ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Live Music in the entertainment tent by Dirt Road Rockers
Singing your favorite country and rock hits - this band PERFORMS!! COME SEE!
Sunday, September 6th 2026 - 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 49th Annual Festival on Wheels – Custom Car Show
9:00 a.m. – Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market Open
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. – 49th 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 ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
Canned beer is $3 from 1:00–4:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Live Music in the Entertainment Tent by Chloe Mae
Singing classic country music.
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 - 24 tickets for $20 - most rides are 3 tickets
Food Vendors open - Featuring Maid Rites, ribeyes, classic carnival fare, iced coffee, lotus energy, and more!
1:30 p.m. – Custom Automotive Art Auction - by the stage on the car show grounds
2:00 p.m. – Nauvoo Grape Festival Feature Parade
Begins at the Fire Station and ends on Parley Street in Nauvoo State Park.
Theme: America 250
Pet Parade King and Queen: Owen Beach and Elliette Priebe
Grand Marshal: Asie Anderson
Scholarship Recipients: Kristina Evans and Wesley Smith
3:00 p.m. – 49th Annual Festival on Wheels Car Show Awards Start
6:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens
$5.00 cover charge. ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
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 49th Annual Festival on Wheels – Custom Car Show
9:00 a.m. – Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market Open
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. – 49th 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 ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
Canned beer is $3 from 1:00–4:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Live Music in the Entertainment Tent by Chloe Mae
Singing classic country music.
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 - 24 tickets for $20 - most rides are 3 tickets
Food Vendors open - Featuring Maid Rites, ribeyes, classic carnival fare, iced coffee, lotus energy, and more!
1:30 p.m. – Custom Automotive Art Auction - by the stage on the car show grounds
2:00 p.m. – Nauvoo Grape Festival Feature Parade
Begins at the Fire Station and ends on Parley Street in Nauvoo State Park.
Theme: America 250
Pet Parade King and Queen: Owen Beach and Elliette Priebe
Grand Marshal: Asie Anderson
Scholarship Recipients: Kristina Evans and Wesley Smith
3:00 p.m. – 49th Annual Festival on Wheels Car Show Awards Start
6:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens
$5.00 cover charge. ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
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.