2010
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.
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.
Listing of Participating Businesses and Featured Artists:
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Saturday, May 29th - Saturday, June 5th
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. Poster
Saturday, May 29th Nauvoo City Park
Teams from around the area compete in the 1st 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
Hughes Brothers from Branson, MO
May 29th and 31st at 8:30 p.m.
Nauvoo Outdoor Stage
The Hughes Brothers, and the “Worlds Largest Performing Family”
is one of the great success stories of American entertainment.
With a cast of 43 (and growing), the Hughes Brothers Show is Electrifying! Incredible Harmonies, Entertaining Antics, Dynamic Dance, Soaring Instrumentals, Creative Production Numbers, and of course, Brotherly Love combine to make this one Huge Show!
Performing on the Nauvoo Outdoor Stages, east of the Historic Nauvoo Visitors' Center. Shows at 8:30 p.m. after "Sunset by the Mississippi."
Historic Nauvoo Summer Entertainment
The summer season entertainment schedule begins with a full slate of activities. All of the sites, shows, tours, and rides are free at the Historic Nauvoo Village. For a complete list of shows, tours and attractions, please visit the Historic Nauvoo website. www.historicnauvoo.net.
June
BYU Young Ambassadors Group
June 8th-19th at the Nauvoo Outdoor Stage
Enjoy The Music and Dance every night but Sunday and June 12. Free - Tuesday - Saturday at 8:30 p.m. after "Sunset by the Mississippi." (with the exception of June 12th, no show)
BYU Vocal Point
Tue Jun 22 8:30pm – Sat Jul 3, 2010
Enjoy this musical group each evening except on Sundays and on June 26. Free admission. Held at the Nauvoo Outdoor Stage.
Baxter's Vineyards 16th Annual Home Wine Maker's Contest
June 26, 2010
Baxter's Vineyards
Nauvoo, IL
Join Baxter's Vineyards along with numerous home wine maker's for annual wine competition! The 2010 Wine Contest entry form will be posted in March of 2010 as will more details regarding this event, so check back! Visit www.nauvoowinery.com for complete details!
July
July 6 - July 31, 2010
Nauvoo Pageant
The Nauvoo Pageant celebrates the legacy of early Latter-day Saints whose faith brought them to a swampy bend of the Mississippi River. Narrated by Parley P. Pratt, the pageant emphasizes the prophetic mission of Joseph Smith and honors the sacrifice, faith, and courage of the Saints who gave their all to build a city and a temple. The pageant is filled with authentic hymns and folksongs, lively dances, and tender 
moments that share the joy these early Saints found. Through words taken from journals, sermons, and historic records of the period, the pageant invites all to feel the powerful testimonies of these faithful Saints. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday nights at 8:45 p.m. with pre-show activities beginning at 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Free parking is adjacent to the pageant grounds.
August
BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble
Tue, August 3, 2010, 8:30pm – Sat, August 14, 2010, 9:30pm at the 
Nauvoo Outdoor Pageant
The International Folk Dance Ensemble brings great music and dance to the beautiful open outdoor stage. Performances are each evening except Sundays and on August 7. Free Admission.
September
Nauvoo Grape Festival
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 72nd annual Grape Festival with live entertainment, great food, Nauvoo Pageant, car show, wine tastings, carnival rides, parade, buck skinners rendezvous, mud volleyball, 5 k run, 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
2010 marks the 34th year that thousands of spectators, young and old alike, have enjoyed the roar of custom hot rods and original restored muscle cars that filled the highways Labor Day weekend heading to historic Nauvoo, Illinois. For details, dates and locations, please visit our calendar of events or visit festivalonwheels.com or call 1-888-453-2359.
October
Saturday, Oct 30th, 2010
Bootiful Nauvoo Halloween Festival
A unique “Spooky” tradition returns to the area with “Bootiful” Nauvoo’s Halloween Festival on Saturday October 30th, 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!
Please visit our calendar for specific times and events.
December
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 planned each weekend.
Experience fantastic live entertainment, tree lightings, cooking classes, craft show, 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.
April 2011
Saturday, April TBA
Easter in Nauvoo - Bunny Trail and Pancake Breakfast
The Nauvoo Fire Rescue Team will host a Pancake Breakfast with Pancakes and Sausage with Coffee, Milk, and Juice at the Fire Station. A Free Will Offering will be accepted. Everyone welcome.
The Nauvoo Chamber of Commerce presents the Nauvoo Bunny Trail Lots of Family Fun featuring Easter Egg Hunt, Games, Activities, Contests, Prizes and Freebies, Silent Auction with Easter Baskets from Local Nauvoo Businesses, Children's Movie at at Kraus' Theater3:00 p.m. (Alvin and the Chipmunks , the Squeakquel), and Pictures with the Easter Bunny.
See the Beautiful Nauvoo Facebook Page or call the Nauvoo Tourism Office at 217-453-6648. Easter Egg Hunt TBA.in City Park, the Silent Auction ends at TBAwith objects displayed at City Hall, and the movie starts at TBA at the Kraus Theater in Grandpa John's Restaurant. Most of the events will be held in City Park. In case of rain, events will be held at the Nauvoo Grade School.
