The Tontitown Grape Festival, voted the ‘Top Fair & Festival in Northwest Arkansas,’ is coming back for its 125th year in August.

 

Tontitown is a thriving Northwest Arkansas community with a rich heritage and strong spirit. The Italian Immigrant, a bronze statue honoring the town’s Italian ancestors and Father Bandini, was placed in front of Tontitown City Hall and dedicated in 1998. Today’s town leaders say the Italian Americans of the small city are very proud of their 125-year heritage. They know they have the respect of people both here and in their mother country and have always overcome adversity with integrity, intelligence and hope for a greater future.

 

Taking place Tuesday, Aug. 6, through Saturday, Aug. 10, the event will have free parking, free admission and free nightly entertainment. With fun for all ages, the festival prides itself on keeping the tradition alive.

 

Armbands for Tuesday through Thursday are $30 each; they’re $35 for Friday. The all-day pass for Saturday is also $35. Spaghetti dinners are $15 for adults and $10 for children 10-years-old and younger.

 

The 2024 Tontitown Grape Festival Schedule can be seen below:

 

Tuesday, Aug. 6

  • 5-11 p.m. Carnival Armbands
  • 7-9 p.m. Grape Stomp
  • 7 p.m. Free Live Entertainment:
    • Brian Odle & the Hillbilly Underground
  • 9 p.m. Free Live Entertainment:
    • ALLIE COLLEEN

 

Wednesday, Aug. 7

  • 5-11 p.m. Carnival Armbands
  • 7-9 p.m. Grape Stomp
  • 7 p.m. Free Live Entertainment:
    • Phil McGarrah & Runnin’ on Empty
  • 9 p.m. Free Live Entertainment:
    • LEWIS BRICE

 

Thursday, Aug. 8

  • 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. Free Live Entertainment:
    • SnapBack
  • 9 p.m. Free Live Entertainment:
    • BOOMTOWN SAINTS

 

Friday, Aug. 9

  • 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. Free Live Entertainment:
    • The Butler Creek Boys
  • 8 p.m. Coronation of 125th Queen Concordia
  • 9 p.m. Free Live Entertainment:
    • WESTERN SWING RULES BAND

 

Saturday, Aug. 10

  • 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. Free Live Entertainment:
    • King Chicken
  • 9 p.m. Free Live Entertainment:
    • JENNA & THE SOUL SHAKERS
  • 11 p.m. Grand Prize Giveaway by 2024 Queen Concordia

 

For more information about the festival, click here.

 

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