Photo: Clayton Taylor Photography
The 2018 Tontitown Grape Festival runs from Tuesday, Aug. 7 through Saturday, Aug. 11 on Henri De Tonti Boulevard (U.S. 412).
The annual event returns for its 120th season this year and includes carnival rides, an arts and crafts fair, a 5K walk/run, and free live music.
This year’s music lineup includes performances by Little Texas, The Williamsons, Cale Dodds, Johnny Lee and more.
Also returning this year are festival traditions like spaghetti dinners, a grape stomp, grape ice cream, and the annual crowning of the Queen Concordia.
Entry into the festival grounds is free, but some activities require a fee.
Spaghetti dinners ($12 for adults, $6 for children) will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
This year’s festivities will wrap up on Saturday at 11 p.m. with the annual grand prize giveaway when one person will win a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek.
Below is a full schedule of events as listed at tontitowngrapefestival.com.
2018 Tontitown Grape Festival schedule
Tuesday, Aug. 7
5-11 p.m. – Carnival rides (armbands available)
7-9 p.m. – Grape Stomp
7 p.m. – Music: Dial Up
9 p.m. – Music: Josh Gracin
Wednesday, Aug. 8
5-11 p.m. – Carnival rides (armbands available)
7-9 p.m. – Grape Stomp
7 p.m. – Music: Whit Landers & The Confusion
9 p.m. – Music: Johnny Lee
Thursday, Aug. 9
3-7 p.m. – Museum open
3-9 p.m. – Gift shop open
3-10 p.m. – Arts and crafts fair
4:30-8:30 p.m. – Spaghetti dinners served
5-11 p.m. – Carnival rides (armbands available)
7 p.m. – Music: Morgan Squared
9 p.m. – Music: Cale Dodds
Friday, Aug. 10
1-7 p.m. – Museum open
3-9 p.m. – Gift shop open
3-10 p.m. – Arts and crafts fair
4:30-8:30 p.m. – Spaghetti dinners served
5-11 p.m. – Carnival rides (armbands available)
7 p.m. – Music: WeRCalled
9 p.m. – 120th Queen of Concordia Coronation
10 p.m. – Music: The Williamsons
Saturday, Aug. 11
7 a.m. – Run for the Grapes: 5K walk/run ($20-$25)
8 a.m. – Run for the Grapes: Kids fun run ($8-$10)
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Museum open
10 a.m. – 10 p.m. – Arts and crafts fair
12 p.m. – Music: 88 MPH
12-9 p.m. – Gift shop open
12-11 p.m. – Carnival rides (armbands available)
1:45 p.m. – Music: Route 358
3:30 p.m. – Music: Nighttrain
4:30-8:30 p.m. – Spaghetti dinners served
5:15 p.m. – Music: Southern Tradition
7 p.m. – Music: Kolt Barber
9 p.m. – Music: Little Texas
11 p.m. – Grand prize giveaway (2018 Subaru Crosstrek)
