Celebrate Missouri's Bicentennial at St. James Grape & Fall Festival!

If you've read our past blogs, you've probably heard that Missouri is turning 200 years old this coming August! The State of Missouri has taken initiative to celebrate Missouri's birthday in a BIG way! Events and projects are happening all across the state. Looking for a fun way to celebrate in our area? You'll want to attend the St. James Grape and Fall Festival! Read on to get all the details! 


Photo Credit: St. James Chamber of Commerce 

St. James Grape & Fall Festival 

September 8th - 11th, 2021 

History of the Festival 

This long-standing tradition in St. James: The Annual Grape & Fall Festival. This festival first began in 1933 as a celebration of the grape harvest, by the Italian families who settled in St. James and grew grapes from their mother-land. We presently celebrate the festival much like a county fair. This year’s focus in honor of the State bicentennial we will be celebrating our Past, Present and Future. Taking a look back in history of where this festival and our town originated, celebrating how far we’ve come today and looking ahead to where future generations will take us. 

 This festival provides an opportunity for 4H and FFA students to participate in the Junior Livestock Show & Sale as well as all students and citizens to participate in displaying works of art, produce, flowers and baked goods in our Exhibit Hall. We host nightly main events, this year’s line-up includes a concert by Maddie & Tae, a Christian concert featuring John Tibbs, a demolition Derby along with a number of other special and daily activities. We also have the traditional midway with carnival rides and games, numerous food vendors. This Grape & Fall Festival would not be complete without the traditional Grape Stomp and the crowning of a Queen.


Maddie & Tae Concert 

September 9th 7:00PM
Nelson Hart Park 

Come out for a great show! Maddie & Tae are popular up and coming country artists and you won't want to miss their show! 

Grape & Fall Festival Family Night

September 10th 6pm - 8pm
Live music by Jon Tibbs, We are Vessel, Jenna Parr, and Church of God Worship Band take the stage at 6pm! The Carnival rides will be open - perfect for family fun! 

Book Your Stay at Fort Wood Hotels! 

St. James is just a short drive from our hotels! The St. James Grape & Fall Festival will be a lot of fun! If you are coming in from out of town, book your stay with us at one of our hotels in Fort Leonard Wood! Whether you are going for the Maddie & Tae concert or just for a fun way to celebrate the Bicentennial, our comfortable hotels will be waiting for you! 

Staying for a day...a week...or a month?  We've got you covered!





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