Photo: Clayton Taylor Photography
The 2022 Tontitown Grape Festival is underway this week and runs through Saturday, Aug. 6 just a few minutes north of Fayetteville in Tontitown.
The annual event returns for its 123rd season this year and includes carnival rides, an arts and crafts fair, a 5K walk/run, and free live music at 154 E Henri De Tonti Boulevard (U.S. 412).
This year’s music lineup includes performances by Jenna and the Soul Shakers, Casi Joy, Kevin Upshaw & One Night Stand, Midnight South, Dale Johnston’s Country Review, Heath Sanders, Phil McGarrah & Runnin’ on Empty, and Craig Campbell.
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 with live music is free, but some activities require a fee.
Spaghetti dinners cost $12 for adults or $6 for children, and will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Carnival armbands are $25-$30.
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 2021 Ford EcoSport.
Below is a full schedule of events as listed at tontitowngrapefestival.com/schedule.
2022 Tontitown Grape Festival schedule
Tuesday, Aug. 2
5-11 p.m. – Carnival Armbands
7-9 p.m. – Grape Stomp
7 p.m. – Morgan Squared
9 p.m. – Confederate Railroad
Wednesday, Aug. 3
5-11 p.m. – Carnival Armbands
7-9 p.m. – Grape Stomp
7 p.m. – Jenna and the Soul Shakers
9 p.m. – Casi Joy
Thursday, Aug. 4
3-7 p.m. – Museum Open
3-10 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Fair
4:30-8:30 p.m. – Italian Spaghetti Dinners Served
5-11 p.m. – Carnival Armbands
6 p.m. – Bingo
7 p.m. – Kevin Upshaw & One Night Stand
9 p.m. – Midnight South
Friday, Aug. 5
1-7 p.m. – Museum Open
3-10 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Fair
4:30-8:30 p.m. – Italian Spaghetti Dinners Served
5-11 p.m. – Carnival Armbands
6 p.m. – Bingo
6 p.m. – Dale Johnston’s Country Review
8 p.m. – Coronation of 123rd Queen Concordia
9 p.m. – Heath Sanders
Saturday, Aug. 7
7 a.m. – Run for the Grapes 5K Walk / Run
8 a.m. – Run for the Grapes Kids Run
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Museum Open
10 a.m. – 10 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Fair
12 p.m. – Local Musicians take the stage
12-11 p.m. – Carnival Armbands
4:30-8:30 p.m. – Italian Spaghetti Dinners Served
6 p.m. – Bingo
7 p.m. – Phil McGarrah & Runnin’ on Empty
9 p.m. – Craig Campbell
11 p.m. – Grand Prize Giveaway by 2022 Queen Concordia
