Your One-Stop Guide to Northeast Ohio’s Grape Jamboree!

Disclaimer: (We are not part of the jambo committee but love them and what they do!)

The 61st Annual Geneva Grape Jamboree is almost here (Sept 26–27, 2006), and if this is your first time, welcome! Here’s everything you need to know!

First, a huge thank you to Grape Jamboree Committee President Brian Kelly and the whole committee for all they do! Plus the Geneva Police Department, Ohio State Patrol, and Geneva Fire Department, and the countless amazing volunteers for keeping the Grape Jamboree safe and running smoothly year after year. We appreciate you all!

MAIN STAGE LINEUP:

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 (9/26)

10:00: Welcome by the Grape Jamboree President Brian Kelly. Blessing of the Festival by Pastor Mark Hurban of The Park Street Christian Church.

10:05: Introduction of our Grape Jamboree Spokesperson, Jeff Tanchak, Morning Meteorologist from Cleveland 19 News. Assisted by Brian Kelly.

10:10: We are kicking off the Grape Jamboree with some local music. Please welcome Leah Forrest to the stage.

11:10: Madison Combined Martial Arts Karate Demonstration – A family-friendly martial arts school specializing in Karate, Ju-Jitsu and Yoga for ages 5 and up behind the main stage.

11:30: Queen City Circus Performers Strolling the Midway.

12:00: Youngster Grape Stomping – Come join in or cheer on your favorite purple footed grape stomper. Five lucky contestants UNDER the age of 12 will be chosen to participate. Sign-up begins at 11:30 am at the Info Booth. Sponsored by State Farm Insurance.

Also 12:00 – Queen City Circus Stunt Show at the North end near the rides.

12:30 – Grape Stomping – Five Contestants will be drawn to compete. Sign-up begins at 12:00 pm at the Info Booth. Sponsored by State Farm Insurance.

2:00: Grape Jamboree Parade – Bands, Floats, and FUN! Get ready for the area’s largest parade. Sponsored by Geneva Center for Rehab and Nursing.

3:00: Welcome & Plaque Presentation to the Honorary Parade Marshall, 2025
Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year Jamie Ortiz.

3:10: Introduction of this year’s Miss Grapette and her Court.

3:30: Parade Awards.

Also 3:30 – Queen City Circus performers strolling the midway!

4:00: Queen City Circus Stunt Show at the North end near the rides.

4:45: Pie Eating Contest – Come see how fast contestants can devour a grape pie! Five lucky contestants will be chosen to participate. Sign-up begins at 4:15 pm behind the main stage.
Sponsored by State Farm Insurance.

5:30: Almost Elton – Direct from Long Island, NY. The ultimate tribute band that captures the essence of Elton John’s legendary performances. One of the best Elton John Tribute Shows in the United States.

6:00: Queen City Circus Performers Strolling the Midway.

6:30: Queen City Circus Stunt Show at the North end near the rides.

7:00: The Rod Stewart Experience – Enjoy the sound and looks of Rod Stewart as performed by Steve Bobbitt.

8:30: All Revved Up – North America’s premier Meatloaf tribute Band!
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 (9/27)

10:30 – 11:30 Community Church Service on the Grape Jamboree Stage with music provided by the Sojourner Quartet. Sponsored by the Geneva United Methodist Church.

12:00: Welcome.

12:10: Pie Eating Contest – Come see how fast contestants can devour a grape pie! Five lucky contestants will be chosen to participate. Signup begins at 11:30 am behind the main stage. Sponsored by State Farm Insurance.

12:30: Junior Grape Stomping – Come and join in or cheer on your favorite purple footed grape stomper. Five contestants under the age of 18 will be chosen to participate. Sign-up begins at 12:15 pm at the Info Booth. Sponsored by State Farm Insurance.

1:00: Adult Grape Stomping – If you have wondered what it is like to stomp on some grapes, here is you chance. Open to adults 18 – 99 years old! Sign-up begins at 12:45 pm at the Info Booth. Sponsored by State Farm Insurance.

2:00: Grape Jamboree Parade – Floats, Bands, and Visiting Festival Queens from across Ohio. Sponsored by Joanie Keehn Health Markets.

2:30: Queen City Circus Performers Strolling the Midway.

3:00: Queen City Circus Stunt Show at the North end near the rides.

3:40: Welcome & Introduction of Festival Queens from all parts of Ohio.

4:00: Queen City Circus Performers Strolling the Midway.

4:10: Parade Awards.

4:20: Geneva Gl’s – We are proud to present Geneva’s Image for your entertainment. Geneva High School’s Show Choir – singing and dancing to popular songs from yesterday and today.

4:30: Queen City Circus Stunt Show at the North end near the rides.

5:15: Gospel Hour – Sojourner Quartet from Findley, Ohio.

5:30: Queen City Circus Performers Strolling the Midway.

6:00: Queen City Circus Stunt Show at the North end near the rides.

6:30: Shania Twain Tribute by Carla Sacco delivers a world-class performance and the “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” energy that defines Shania.

8:00: Garth Brooks tribute – Fresh Horses.

🍽️ **WHILE YOU’RE DOWNTOWN, CHECK OUT THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES:

🌮 Pueblo Real for Great Food and Great Music!

📸 Darkroom Brewing Co. for a cold glass of something good (From Fountain Sodas to Brews).

🍨 Popp-a-Razzi for a cold refresher and a selection of delicious homemade treats!

🤖 Robot Zero for the Graphic Novel/Collectables crowd. If it’s collectible, They got it!

👺 Game Goblin for their critically-acclaimed sets of games, TCG, and collectibles! (DND fans, seriously – a must-stop)

👗 Miney-Mo Vintage for the ultimate outfit – new old stock heaven!

🔮 The Crystal Cottage for amazing gifts, games, and jewels.

🏡 Fisher’s Shop for everything from cool keepsakes to Pokemon cards!

📕 Lake Erie Book Company for fun events and hard-to-find classics (and a fountain drink!)

🔧 Central Hardware for every DIY project, a hidden toy aisle, and great people!

📻 Geneva Antiques for an amazing rediscovery in their amazing inventory!

🧘 Wellness Through Balance for an INCREDIBLE sale on health goods as they move to online-only.

⚓️ The Lonesome Rose for that sick tat you’ve been waiting on (get the mom anchor, it’s rad)

💪 Lunge Bungee Fitness has classes right by the Verizon Tower!

🚕 FREE parking is available at Geneva Middle School (839 Sherman Street, Geneva, OH 4401) and shuttles into town! Thanks Sunset Taxi!

🚗 Free Street Parking all along South Eagle Street, Walnut Street, and Grant Street.

🛻 Paid lots off of North Eagle Street

Tips:

🥁 The parades start on the western part of Route 20 by circle K and go to the end of Austin Road. You’ll want to set up on the street at least an hour early with chairs if you want to see the parade.

🥘 Food vendors largely take card, but there are ATMs located at Huntington, USA bank, and a few fee-driven ones on site.

🎠 RIDES:

All Day Wristband: $25 per person per day
Family Pack of 24 tix: $20
Single Tickets: $1

Adult Rides cost 4 tickets
Child Rides cost 3 tickets

Rides are open
Saturday 10a to 10p
Sunday 12p to 10 p

See you downtown! 🍇🎉