Photo: Clayton Taylor Photography
The 2019 Tontitown Grape Festival runs from Tuesday, Aug. 6 through Saturday, Aug. 10 on Henri De Tonti Boulevard (U.S. 412).
The annual event returns for its 121st 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 The Swon Brothers, Wesley Michael Hayes, Heath Sanders, Wade Hayes 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 2019 Subaru Crosstrek.
Below is a full schedule of events as listed at tontitowngrapefestival.com.
2019 Tontitown Grape Festival schedule
Tuesday, Aug. 6
5-11 p.m. – Carnival rides (armbands available)
7-9 p.m. – Grape Stomp
7 p.m. – Music: Phil McGarrah & Runnin’ on Empty
9 p.m. – Music: Bellamy Brothers
Wednesday, Aug. 7
5-11 p.m. – Carnival rides (armbands available)
7-9 p.m. – Grape Stomp
7 p.m. – Music: NightTrain
9 p.m. – Music: Wade Hayes
Thursday, Aug. 8
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: The Reeves Brothers
9 p.m. – Music: Heath Sanders
Friday, Aug. 9
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: Dial Up
9 p.m. – 121st Queen of Concordia Coronation
10 p.m. – Music: Wesley Michael Hayes
Saturday, Aug. 10
7 a.m. – Run for the Grapes: 5K walk/run ($20-$25) and 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: Local band TBD
12-9 p.m. – Gift shop open
12-11 p.m. – Carnival rides (armbands available)
4:30-8:30 p.m. – Spaghetti dinners served
7 p.m. – Music: Kolt Barber
9 p.m. – Music: The Swon Brothers
11 p.m. – Grand prize giveaway (2019 Subaru Crosstrek)
