Events Calendar

The Nauvoo Grape Festival is an annual celebration, held on 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/

Sunday, September 6th:
7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast
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)
11:00 a.m. – 49th Annual Festival on Wheels Custom Car Show Opens
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!
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Live Music in the Entertainment Tent by Chloe Mae
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
2:00 p.m. – Nauvoo Grape Festival Feature Parade
3:00 p.m. – Custom Automotive Art Auction (Car Show Grounds)
4:00 p.m. – 49th Annual Festival on Wheels Car Show Awards
6:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Live Music in the Entertainment Tent by The Boys

Admission is included with the purchase of a 2026 TSR Rodeo Button.

Sunday, September 6, 2026
5 pm - 7 pm: Fareway Chilli Supper

For more information on all the events during Rodeo Week, please visit www.tristaterodeo.org!

Great River Health's Stage Lineup:
Wed, Sept 9: Niko Moon
Thurs, Sept 10: Wynonna
Fri, Sept 11: Parker McCollum
Sat, Sept 12: Brantley Gilbert
Bud Light Stockyard Lineup:
Wed, Sept 9: The Boys
Thurs, Sept 10: Brody Vancil & The Burners
Fri, Sept 11: The Bobby Ford Band
Sat, Sept 12: The Bobby Ford Band

Saturdays throughout the year, enjoy live music at the bar and grill at Kickapoo State Recreation Area. Shows featuring country, folk, and classic rock begin at 5 p.m. each night. Learn more at Kickapoo Adventures online.  

The Tuneslingers will be at Kickapoo Adventures on September 6 from 5- 7 p.m.!

With multiple chart-topping singles and a strong country sound, Dylan Scott has quickly become a fan favorite. After a standout performance at his first Reunion, he’s back to close out the week in a big way.

He returns to the KILJ Stage to wrap up Reunion week with another high-energy performance.

Grandstand entertainment is included with your gate admission.

Admission is included with the purchase of a 2026 TSR Rodeo Button.

Monday, September 7, 2026
10 am: Lil Spurs Rodeo
5 pm - 7 pm: Hy-Vee Pork Dinner
6:30 pm: Lil Miss Rodeo & All Around Cowboy

For more information on all the events during Rodeo Week, please visit www.tristaterodeo.org!

Great River Health's Stage Lineup:
Wed, Sept 9: Niko Moon
Thurs, Sept 10: Wynonna
Fri, Sept 11: Parker McCollum
Sat, Sept 12: Brantley Gilbert
Bud Light Stockyard Lineup:
Wed, Sept 9: The Boys
Thurs, Sept 10: Brody Vancil & The Burners
Fri, Sept 11: The Bobby Ford Band
Sat, Sept 12: The Bobby Ford Band

Fresh produce, local vendors, and community fun are right around the corner.
Still thinking about being a vendor? There’s time—reach out to the Hancock County Farm Bureau at 217-357-3141 or [hcfbmanager@gmail.com](mailto:hcfbmanager@gmail.com).
We can’t wait to see you there!

The Fort Madison Farmer's Market is growing, and we want you to be part of it! Join us on Mondays at Central Park from 4-6 pm in June-September.

The market emphasizes locally grown produce and products, ensuring that all items are sourced from Illinois growers. This focus on local sourcing helps to reduce transportation emissions and supports the regional economy.
The market welcomes new vendors and offers a variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, baked and canned goods, as well as artwork and crafts. It operates between 3 and 6 PM, making it accessible for afternoon and early evening shoppers.

Admission is included with the purchase of a 2026 TSR Rodeo Button.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
5:30 pm: Pee Wee Barrel Race
6 pm - 10 pm: Rodeo
7 pm: Jim Baier Chute Out
9 pm: Niko Moon
11 pm: The Boys

For more information on all the events during Rodeo Week, please visit www.tristaterodeo.org!

Great River Health's Stage Lineup:
Wed, Sept 9: Niko Moon
Thurs, Sept 10: Wynonna
Fri, Sept 11: Parker McCollum
Sat, Sept 12: Brantley Gilbert
Bud Light Stockyard Lineup:
Wed, Sept 9: The Boys
Thurs, Sept 10: Brody Vancil & The Burners
Fri, Sept 11: The Bobby Ford Band
Sat, Sept 12: The Bobby Ford Band

Fresh produce, baked goods, food, crafts, entertainment, and more in Downtown Burlington, Iowa!