The 2025 Tontitown Grape Festival is set to kick off on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and will run through Saturday, Aug. 9 on Henri De Tonti Boulevard (U.S. 412).
The annual event returns for its 126th 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 Copper Flats, Walker Montgomery, Bellamy Brothers, Funk Factory, the Burnt CD’s, Morgan Squared, Butler Creek Boys, 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 with live music is free, but some activities require a fee.
Spaghetti dinners cost $20 for adults or $10 for children, and will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Carnival armbands are $32-$37
This year’s festivities will wrap up on Saturday at 11 p.m. with the annual grand prize giveaway.
Below is a full schedule of events as listed at tontitowngrapefestival.com/schedule.
Saturday, Aug. 9
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 and crafts fair
Noon Local musicians take the stage
Noon-11 p.m. Carnival armbands
4:30-8:30 p.m. Italian spaghetti dinners served
6 p.m. Bingo
7 p.m. Free live entertainment: Butler Creek Boys
9 p.m. Free live entertainment: Morgan Squared
11 p.m. Grand prize giveaway by 2025 Queen Concordia