Mark your calendars for the 58th Grape Jamboree Sept 23rd & 24th, 2023.

The Jamboree is a celebration of the grape harvest.  Visitors may taste grapes, freshly squeezed grape juice, grape pies, wine and various other grape products.  All grandstand entertainment, including the “grape stomping,” is free.  There are two giant parades: Saturday, 1:30pm and Sunday, 2:00 pm.  The art show, craft show, wine tasting, car show, and interesting exhibits make the JAMboree an entertaining, JAM-packed weekend for the entire family.

Schedule of Events:
Saturday, September 23 - Sponsored by “Kinetic by Windstream”

10:00 Welcome by Jamboree President Brian Kelly. Blessing of the Festival by Father Daniel Finnerty of the Assumption Church in Geneva.

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

10:15 The Red Hackle Pipe and Drums of Cleveland. A unique way to kick off the Grape Jamboree. This international group of skilled bagpipers and drummers is sure to entertain you.

11:00 Karate Demonstration presented by Madison Combined Martial Arts

11:45 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 11:15 am behind the Main Stage. Sponsored by Century 21 Asa Cox Homes

12:15 Grape Stomping - Five Contestants will be drawn to compete. Sign-up begins at 11:45 am behind the Main Stage. Sponsored by Century 21 Asa Cox Homes

1:30 Jamboree Parade - Part One Bands, Floats, and FUN! Get ready for the area’s largest parade. Sponsored by Marous Brothers Construction

3:00 Welcome & Plaque Presentation to the Honorary Parade Marshall, 2022 Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year Michael Sanzotta.

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

3:20 Parade Awards

3:30 Baby Contest: 2 to 4 year olds Bring your baby in their grapey-ist costume to compete for the title of Sr Baby Grapette. Sign-up begins at

3:00 pm behind the Main Stage. Sponsored by Century 21 Asa Cox Homes

5:00 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 4:30 pm behind the main stage. Sponsored by Century 21 Asa Cox Homes

5:30 7 Mile Run - A great country band from southwestern Pa. kicking off this evening’s entertainment.

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

8:30 Confederate Railroad - Direct from Nashville, country at its finest. Come here some of this groups top hits including Queen of Memphis and Trashy Women. You don’t want t to miss this group!

Sunday, September 24 - Sponsored by UH Geneva Medical Center

10:30 - 11:30 Community Church Service on the Stage Sponsored by the United Methodist Church and the United Church

12:00 Baby Contest: Newborn thru 23 months. Bring your baby in their grapey-ist costume to compete for the title of Jr Baby Grapette. Signup begins at 11:30 am behind the Main Stage. Sponsored by Century 21 Asa Cox Homes

12:45 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 behind the Main Stage. Sponsored by Century 21 Asa Cox Homes

1:15 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 behind the Main Stage. Sponsored by Century 21 Asa Cox Homes

2:00 Jamboree Parade - Part Two, Floats, Bands, and Visiting Festival Queens from across Ohio. Sponsored by The Geneva Eagle’s Aerie
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3:40 Welcome & Introduction of Festival Queens from all parts of Ohio

4:20 Parade Awards

4:30 Geneva GI’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

5:15 Gospel Hour - Musical entertainment provided by the Worship Team from Eagleville Bible Church.

6:15 Kavan - Kavan is an internationally recognized Elvis Tribute Artist. He is known as the World's #1 Rock N' Roll Elvis He uses exact replicas
of Elvis’ original costumes in his authentic concert tribute.

7:45 Rick K and the Allnighters - Let “America ’s Most Exciting Show Band”, take you on a high speed, cross country, tour of rock’s greatest
hits!

Date: September 23 - 24, 2023

Location:
Downtown Streets. Geneva, OH 44041

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