The Nauvoo Grape Festival is an annual celebration, held the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend in the Nauvoo State Park and surrounding areas of Nauvoo. This long-running festival is packed with activities including competitive events, parades, entertainment and more! The weekend also features the Festival on Wheels Car Show, one of the region's largest open-air car show.
**SPREAD THE WORD WE HAVE A REAL CARNIVAL FOR ALL AGES AGAIN IN 2026!! - BIG SLIDES, RIDES, GAMES, AND CARNIVAL FOOD!!!** View the carnival here (not every single ride, but most on the site will be present) https://gotchagamesiowa.com/

Friday, September 4th:
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Quilt Show
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Wine Cellar Tour
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Food Vendors Open
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Carnival Opens
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Dunk Tank Fundraiser
6:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – DJ Erik Larson