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Nauvoo Annual Events

our annual events make nauvoo the perfect place to visit year-round.

We’ve listed some of our favorite annual events in Nauvoo and the surrounding areas. Be sure to click on the links associated with each to find out more information.

January

by Joseph Smith Historic site and Historic Nauvoo

February

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Annual reenactment down Parley street and the Trail of Hope
of the Pioneer Saints as they were driven out of Nauvoo.

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March

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Each year in late March or early April the community gathers to watch a one-acre
section covered in prairie grass burn to the ground. Hot dogs and chips are
provided by the LDS missionaries.

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April

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Annual Nauvoo Fire Protection District pancake breakfast and Easter egg hunt.

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May

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Held at the former Nauvoo elementary school grounds. Enjoy live bands, bounce houses, face painting, food and fun.

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Held at the former Nauvoo elementary school grounds. Enjoy live bands, bounce houses, face painting, food and fun.

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July

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Fourth of July celebration and fireworks – band concert and fireworks at the plaza west
of the Nauvoo temple

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Held at the former Nauvoo elementary school grounds. Enjoy live bands, bounce houses, face painting, food and fun.

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September

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The largest and most impressive car show in the region. Open-air showcase of classic cars from all stages of automobile history

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Annual festival held the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Labor day weekend in the Nauvoo State Park.

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October

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This Halloween event features hundreds of hand carved jack-o-lanterns all lit up and displayed on Mulholland Street. Come see what the pumpkin chucker is all about.

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December

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Come experience the tree lighting and live Nativity. Wagon rides in old Nauvoo and Christmas stories told at various sites in Old Nauvoo. Refreshments served at the Family Living Center

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More Nauvoo Events

See more events on the Nauvoo Chamber of Commerce site