2011
Our Annual Events feature some time honored celebrations deeply rooted in tradition, but most importantly so of the areas most popular and memorable celebrations for visitors from around the world. Plan your trip to be a part of an event Nauvoo is proud to be a part of.
October
Bootiful Nauvoo Halloween Festival
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Sponsored by the Nauvoo Chamber of Commerce
A unique “Spooky” tradition returns to the area with “Bootiful” Nauvoo’s Halloween Festival on Saturday October 29th, in Historic Nauvoo, Illinois. Highlights for this year’s event include a Ghosts 
and Goblins parade, haunted house, fortune tellers, palm readers, face painting, great food, live entertainment, games, movie, and hundreds of intricately carved pumpkins that line historic Mulholland Street! Lots of great fun and fright for all!
Click here for the complete schedule of events!
Celebrate Christmas in Old Nauvoo
The Holiday Celebrations in Historic Nauvoo, carry on throughout the month of December with very special events, attractions and must see entertainment.
Experience fantastic live entertainment, tree lightings, cooking classes, caroling, live nativity, old fashioned wagon rides through the beautiful streets of Historic Nauvoo, Christmas movies, Santa Claus, Photographs to capture the spirit, great food, great shopping, great fun for the entire family.
Please visit our calendar for specific times and events.
2012
Escape Outside
Eagle Watching along the Great River Road is at its finest during the winter months! Featuring turnouts and viewing points along a beautiful 10 mile stretch of the Great River Road, we provide the perfect spots for nature viewing and Eagle Watching!
Explore Winter at its best with self guided Eagle Watching Tours along the majestic Mississippi River! Visit this website for a complete listing of special events planned up and down the river!
February
Untold Nauvoo Stories Symposium
The City of Nauvoo, the Nauvoo Tourism Office, the Nauvoo Historical Society, the Joseph Smith Historic Site, and Historic Nauvoo join forces in sponsoring a historical symposium to celebrate the peoples and events that make the Nauvoo Area unique and significant in American history.
For more information, please visit www.untoldnauvoostories.com
May
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in Nauvoo. Bringing the past to life, Nauvoo has over 60 restored Historic Sites, 2 museums, 4 Visitors Centers and an array of guided tours to share the stories that make up the fabric of Nauvoo's rich history.
3rd Annual
The Midwest region is filled with pioneers and craftsmen. Nauvoo along with Fort Madison, IA will be showcasing the special talents during a week long exhibition with live demonstrations and visual displays from area artisans. Open houses, Gallery openings, plus more fun and visual entertainment.
Saturday, May 26th, 2012 Nauvoo City Park
Teams from around the area compete in the 2nd Annual Taste of Nauvoo BBQ Contest. Festival will also include a variety of food, entertainment and great fun for all. Sponsored by the Nauvoo Grape Festival with proceeds going to the Nauvoo Betterment Commitee.
Visit www.greatrivergrillin.com for complete details
September
Nauvoo Grape Festival
August 31-September 2, 2012
It has long been a Labor Day tradition and it is probably the oldest festival in West Central Illinois. The Nauvoo Grape Festival has become a well-known attraction in the tri-state area and brings thousands of sight-seers and tourists to Nauvoo each September. Once again the good people of Nauvoo are gearing up for the 74th annual Grape Festival with live entertainment, great food, The Wedding of the Wine & Cheese, the Festival on Wheels car show, wine tastings, carnival rides, parade, mud volleyball, 5-k run (The Grape Stomp), arts and crafts, flea market, archery, and so much more! See the calendar for dates, times and specifics or visit the Nauvoo Grape Festival online at nauvoograpefestival.com.
Festival on Wheels Car Show
For years, thousands of spectators, young and old alike, have enjoyed the roar of custom hot rods and original restored muscle cars that fill the highways Labor Day weekend heading to historic Nauvoo, Illinois. For details, dates and locations, please visit our calendar of events or visit festivalonwheels.net or call 1-888-453-2359.
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