St. James Missouri Chamber of Commerce Annual Grape and Fall Festival

September 8-10, 2016

"As the sweet aroma of grapes fill the air and 'mom and pop' grape stands along Interstate 44 open for business, the St. James Chamber of Commerce volunteers prepare for yet another year of celebration." - Rolla Daily News, 2013

The 83rd Annual Grape and Fall Festival, which has a theme of ......will be packed with activities Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 8-10. James Pageant will start the festival off with the crowning of the 2016 Grape and Fall Festival Queen on Thursday evening, Sept. 8th at 7 p.m. at Community Hall

Kids races and games will be Friday, September 11th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Followed by the dog show at 3 p.m. at 201 Matlock Drive. Friday at 5 p.m. the kids power wheel derby will kick off the Friday night activities. Bingo, carnival rides, wine and beer garden, movie night featuring Big Hero 6, and live entertainment featuring Right Turn Clyde! Saturday morning ( September 12th) will kick off with the streetmarket at 9 a.m. with the parade following at 11 p.m. Carnival rides open at 1, with the grape stomp following close behind at 2 p.m. at the fairgrounds.Saturday evening will be packed full of activites including: Livestock awards and sale, bingo, an apperance by the Ozark Spirit Cloggers, the Duel Demolition Derby, wine and beer garden and live entertainment by Bella Donna.