St. James Parks and Recreation

09/13/2026

Day 3 Highlights of the St. James Grape and Fall Festival 🍇

💜Parade (100 Years of Grapes & Great Times)
💜Flea Market & Vendors
💜Grape Stomp (sponsored by St. James Winery)
💜Ozark Spirit Cloggers
💜Bingo (sponsored by Knights of Columbus)
💜Wiener Dog & Small Breed Race
💜Carnival
💜The House Band

A big THANK YOU to our community and visitors for coming out and supporting this annual tradition and to all the staff, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and committee members for making this year's festival one to remember! 🤩

More photos (and recap video!) to come courtesy of EP Photos & Media. 📸

09/12/2026

Day 2 Highlights of the St. James Grape and Fall Festival 🍇

💜 Livestock Show
💜Exhibits
💜Kids Races
💜Professional Dog Show
💜Team Roping
💜Jordan Isakson

Don't miss the parade downtown starting at 11:00am Saturday and then join us back over at Nelson Hart Park for one last fun-filled day of the festival! 😎

09/11/2026

Day 1 Highlights: Pageant & The Faster Horses

Join us today for day 2 of the St. James Grape and Fall Festival!🍇💜

09/10/2026

For some reason, there seems to be a whole lot of confusion on entry to the Grape & Fall Festival. St. James students grades K-8 were given wristbands that say RIDES ONLY on them. Some teachers passed them out yesterday while others will send them home today. That is good for those students to get in all three days. However, there were parents who said their kids didn’t wanna ride the rides, but still wanted to come to the fair so there is a fee for those kids to pay to get in. This does not affect any child that has a wristband already. All the other prices listed are for adults and seniors 65+ to get into the fair. We have a lot of things to offer this year so you should be able to come and have a great time. 

09/10/2026

🍇🎡 IT’S FESTIVAL DAY, ST. JAMES! 🎡🍇

The 93rd Annual Grape & Fall Festival kicks off TODAY! 👑 Come crown our new Festival Royalty, shop the Flea & Antique Market, enjoy great food, family fun, carnival rides, exhibits, livestock, and more!

🎸 The Faster Horses hit the Main Stage at 8 PM!

Three days of food, fun, music & St. James traditions start NOW! 💜🍇 See you at Nelson Hart Park!

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

🎉 Saturday is PACKED at the Grape & Fall Festival! 🍇

From the Parade and Street Market to carnival rides, grape stomping, wiener dog races, Bingo, and The House Band at 8 PM—there’s something happening all day long!

🍇 Come spend your Saturday with us and celebrate 100 Years of Grapes & Great Times! 🎶🎡🐾

09/09/2026

💦🎓 TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT! 🎯

Come dunk ’em for a great cause at the Project Graduation Dunk Tank during the Grape & Fall Festival!

Take your shot, make a splash, and help support Project Graduation and the Class of 2027! 💙💚

And don’t miss your chance to dunk our St. James Superintendent on Friday and the Mayor on Saturday! 😄

💦 Every splash supports our seniors!

09/09/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to the city electric staff for fixing a MAJOR issue in the livestock barn. Your work is very much appreciated as is you willingness to help out a fellow department with this emergency need.

09/09/2026

The Ozark Spirit Cloggers are bringing tons of energy, great music, and nonstop fun to the Grape & Fall Festival! These local performers know how to put on a show, and you won’t want to miss them! 👞🔥🍇

📍 Main Stage
🗓️ Saturday, September 12
⏰ 5 PM

Come cheer on this awesome local group and get ready for some toe-tapping fun! 🍂🎵