Friday, September 2, 2016 Event Schedule
1 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. to 4:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo Historical Society Weld House Museum (1380 Mulholland) open for tours. Free; original and reprints of former Grape Festival programs will be available for purchase.
5:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight ~ Food vendors offer a variety of choices for food.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ~ Conner Family Amusements Arm Band Night ($20).
6:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight ~ Entertainment Tent will host live music from Sam Diaz from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Common Bond from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. $5 cover. Must be 21 to enter.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo Historical Society Weld House Museum (1380 Mulholland) open for tours. Free; original and reprints of former Grape Festival programs will be available for purchase.
5:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight ~ Food vendors offer a variety of choices for food.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ~ Conner Family Amusements Arm Band Night ($20).
6:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight ~ Entertainment Tent will host live music from Sam Diaz from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Common Bond from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. $5 cover. Must be 21 to enter.
Saturday, Septmeber 3, 2016 Event Schedule
7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ~ Pancake Breakfast at the Shelter House, Nauvoo State Park sponsored by the Nauvoo Boy Scouts. Donations accepted.
7:00 a.m. ~ Registration for the Grape Stomp 5-K run/walk begins. Check out the updated route on Google Maps. Register online!!
7:30 a.m. ~ Registration for Co-Ed Mud Volleyball begins.
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.
12 noon ~ Entertainment Tent Opens.
12 noon to 5:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo on the Road will be showcased on the Festival Grounds.
12:00 noon to 5:00 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 with Conner Family Amusements and food vendors.
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. to 5:00 p.m. ~ Wine Tasting provided by Baxter's Vineyards located in the Entertainment tent - must be 21 to participate.
2:00 p.m. ~ Pet Parade starting at the Nauvoo-Colusa Grade School through the Uptown Nauvoo Business district, ending at the Nauvoo City Park. Games for all ages at the Nauvoo City Park; Fun~O~Rama sponsored by WCAZ. 2016 Theme: Under the Sea; 2016 Pet Parade King: Marcus Duncan, 2016 Pet Parade Queen: Elliana Fink.
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ~ 40th Annual Festival on Wheels Night Time Car Display at Outlaw Tee's, 85 N. Iowa Street, Nauvoo, IL.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ~ Conner Family Amusements Arm Band Night ($20).
9:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight ~Entertainment Tent will host live music from the rock group, Maximus. $5 cover. Must be 21 to enter.
Sunday, September 4, 2016 Event Schedule
7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ~ Pancake Breakfast at the Shelter House, Nauvoo State Park sponsored by Sts. Peter and Paul School. Donations welcome.
8:00 a.m. ~ Registration for the 40th Annual Festival on Wheels custom auto show.
9:00 a.m. ~ Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market opens.
10:00 a.m. ~ Non-denominational church service held in the small shelter house in the Nauvoo State Park.
11:00 a.m. ~ 40th Annual Festival on Wheels custom show opens - over 500 entries & one of the largest open car shows in the tri-state area.
11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ FREE Shuttle bus service will run from the Festival Grounds to area businesses.
12:00 Noon ~ Entertainment Tent opens.
12:00 Noon ~ Midway opens with Conner Family Amusements and food vendors.
12:00 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. to 5:00 p.m. ~ Wine Tasting provided by Baxter's Vineyards located in the Entertainment tent - must be 21 to participate.
2:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo Grape Festival Feature Parade begins at Casey's in the Uptown Nauvoo business district & ends on Parley Street in the Nauvoo State Park.
4:30 p.m. ~ 40th Annual Festival on Wheels Car Show Awards.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ~ Conner Family Amusements Arm Band Night ($20).
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 Midnight ~Entertainment Tent will host live music from Hip Bone Sam, featuring rock, blues, a little bit of comedy and some original tunes! $5 cover. Must be 21 to enter.
8:00 a.m. ~ Registration for the 40th Annual Festival on Wheels custom auto show.
9:00 a.m. ~ Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market opens.
10:00 a.m. ~ Non-denominational church service held in the small shelter house in the Nauvoo State Park.
11:00 a.m. ~ 40th Annual Festival on Wheels custom show opens - over 500 entries & one of the largest open car shows in the tri-state area.
11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ FREE Shuttle bus service will run from the Festival Grounds to area businesses.
12:00 Noon ~ Entertainment Tent opens.
12:00 Noon ~ Midway opens with Conner Family Amusements and food vendors.
12:00 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. to 5:00 p.m. ~ Wine Tasting provided by Baxter's Vineyards located in the Entertainment tent - must be 21 to participate.
2:00 p.m. ~ Nauvoo Grape Festival Feature Parade begins at Casey's in the Uptown Nauvoo business district & ends on Parley Street in the Nauvoo State Park.
4:30 p.m. ~ 40th Annual Festival on Wheels Car Show Awards.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ~ Conner Family Amusements Arm Band Night ($20).
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 Midnight ~Entertainment Tent will host live music from Hip Bone Sam, featuring rock, blues, a little bit of comedy and some original tunes! $5 cover. Must be 21 to enter.
The Nauvoo Grape Festival Association reserves the right to cancel or change any activity.
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