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Around the Tri-State Area this weekend

Published: Friday, August 31, 2007 1:43 PM CDT
Today, Saturday and Sunday

n The 70th annual Nauvoo Grape Festival continues in Nauvoo, Ill.

Today's activities include a Buckskinners and Traders Rendezvous Exposition from 5 p.m. to dark; Star Search Talent Show open dress rehearsal at 6 p.m. in the teen tent; Teen Tent dance from 8 to 11 p.m. and Entertainment Tent dance with music by Mamaz Boyz from 7:30 p.m. to midnight.

Saturday's schedule includes coed mud volleyball and 5K run/walk at 9 a.m., model car show and contest from noon to 5 p.m., music by The Lemmings from 1 to 2 p.m, pet parade and games at 2 p.m., kids' pedal tractor pull at 5 p.m., Little Herbie's German Band from 6 to 7 p.m., Nauvoo Grape Festival Pageant at 8 p.m., Entertainment Tent music by Alter Ego from 7:30 p.m. to midnight and Teen Tent sound and light show from 8 to 11 p.m.

Sunday's activities include arts and crafts show and flea market at 9 a.m., custom auto show at 11:30 a.m., model car show and contest from noon to 5 p.m., area wine expo from 1 to 5 p.m., feature parade at 2 p.m., Star Search Talent Show at 6 p.m., Nauvoo Grape Festival Pageant at 8 p.m., Entertainment Tent featuring Slink Rand Group from 7:30 p.m. to midnight and Teen Tent dance from 8 to 11 p.m.

For more information visit the Web site www.nauvoograpefestival.com.


Monday

Keokuk's annual Labor Day parade starts at 20th and Main streets and ends at Fourth and Main streets.

About 100 entries are expected to take part in the parade, which starts at 11 a.m.

Starting at 11 a.m., the Keokuk Labor Temple will host meals served by M & M Catering, including fried chicken and marinated bourbon pork-chop dinners as well as cold refreshments and treats for children.

A dunk tank and horseshoe tournament will return this year. The band “Staggard” will play from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. under the tent on Third Street. In addition, the band “Humming Sand” will play from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

A raffle for cash and other prizes will be featured. Baked goods and other items will be sold by the Soar Retiree Club inside the Labor Temple.



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