Naples Grape Festival

09/27/2026

Day one in the books. If you didn’t make, there is always day two! Remember Rt. 21 is closed between South Bristol and Naples. There’s a number of different ways to get into Naples!

09/25/2026

Plan accordingly on how you are getting to the festival! Rt. 21 between South Bristol and Naples is closed! Consider coming from Honeoye, Cohocton, Prattsburgh or Middlesex or other routes.

🍇 HEADING TO THE NAPLES GRAPE FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND? PLAN AHEAD! 🍇

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Town of Naples, is reminding festival-goers to plan their route before heading to Naples this weekend. Share this post to get the word out!

🚨 NOTE: State Route 21 in the Town of South Bristol will be CLOSED between Griesa Hill Road and State Route 64 for a culvert replacement project. The area to avoid is highlighted in RED on the map. The routes highlighted in BLUE are recommended alternatives, including routes from the north, northwest, and northeast.

⚠️ Expect heavier traffic on County Road 12, which is the posted detour for the Route 21 closure. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, follow posted detour signs, and use caution around increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

For more information on travel and parking visit the Grape Festival Website at: https://www.naplesgrapefest.org/parking.php

09/22/2026

The Naples Historical Society members sorted and unveiled this year’s Naples Grape Festival shirts! 👕 Who wants one?!🙋🏼‍♀️

They will be available for purchase Thursday afternoons from 1-3 pm at Morgan Hose Building, 22 Mill street S, Naples NY

Pictured in back: Ray Mueller, Joan Luther, Cindy Scoda, Dee Dee Dutcher, Mary Makepeace, Trish Lambiase
Front: Kim Torpey, Beppy Hawks

Short sleeved are $25, long sleeved are $30.

Aren’t they Grape!?! 🍇

09/22/2026

🍇 It’s All About the Grapes! 🍇

This year’s official Naples Grape Festival t-shirt design is all about the star of the show! 🌟

Designed by Board Member Kim Torpey and screen-printed by Chris Abraham, the shirt is 100% cotton, grape purple with purple-plum and green inks.

Pre-event Merch Sales are at Morgan Hose Building, located at 22 Mill St., Naples NY 14512

COME GET THEM ON:
Thursdays from 1-3pm 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

T-SHIRTS
Short Sleeve $25
Long Sleeve $30
S, M, L, XL, XXL, ###L

BASEBALL CAPS $25
khaki with purple brim, and embroidered Grapefest logo

For pre-event sales, Cash & Checks made payable to “Naples Grape Festival” accepted. All proceeds are shared by the NHS and Naples NY Rotary Club.

09/22/2026

📢 THIS WEEKEND!! 📢

Join us Saturday September 26 for the World’s Greatest Grape Pie Contest!

To enter your pie, bring your entry form and your best grape pie between the hours of 9:00am – 12:00noon, to the grounds of the Naples Memorial Town Hall. Judging begins at noon. Tile insert trivets will be awarded for first through third places and a cash prize of $50 for first place winner! The first-place winner will also have their name added to the Champion’s Plaque! 🥇

We can’t wait to see you there! 🍇

09/22/2026

Calling all you baker’s out there! There is still time to pick up a grape pie application for next week’s World’s Greatest Grape Pie Contest sponsored by Joseph’s Wayside Market!

09/19/2026

Our 2026 all-original music line-up! Two days on the Purple Stage behind the Memorial Town Hall! AND, what’s even better is that the music is right next to the Brahm -Moore Craft Beverage Tasting Garden featuring 10 wineries, distilleries and breweries!!

09/14/2026

ATTENTION TO ALL GRAPE PIE BAKERS....The grapes are ready for picking or go to Joseph's Wayside Market and get a few baskets of fresh concord grapes and start baking!!
Enter your Grape Pie creation for a chance to be the 1st place winner of the 2026 World’s Greatest Grape Pie Contest! The pie contest is held on September 26th. Entries can be dropped off at the pie tent in front of the Memorial Town Hall from 9:00am - 12:00noon. Judging will begin at approx. 12:15pm.
Learn more at naplesgrapefest.org by going to the downloads page for your entry form and information about the contest. Better yet, pick up your entry form at Joseph's Wayside Market when you are buying your grapes!
Start baking and don't miss your chance to for your home baked pie to be the Worlds Greatest Grape Pie 2026 , and to have your name placed on the prestigious plaque of 1st place winners!

09/14/2026

The count down is on..........12 Days remaining till the 65th Naples Grape Festival comes to life.
Gather your families and friends on September 26th & 27th, from 10:00am - 5:00pm and join us for the #1 festival in the Finger Lakes!!! And it’s FREE!
Mark your calendars and join the 150+ vendors offering original handcrafted items. Enjoy original music acts from local & regional performers on the purple stage! Check out our Brahm-Moore Beverage Garden featuring tastings & bottle sales from 12 Finger Lakes wineries, brew crafters & distillers! How about 22+ fresh food vendors available to satisfy any of your hunger desires!
Watch the Worlds Greatest Grape Pie Contest unfold on Saturday, 9/26 and buy a slice afterwards!
Get ready to fill your day with fun, laughter, smiles and NEW this year… you can watch the football game while you get your grape on!! GO BILLS!
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Naples, NY 9/26-27, 2026!!

06/16/2026

Announcing our 2026 all original music line-up appearing on the Purple Stage behind the Memorial Town Hall on the last full weekend in September!
Saturday 9/26
10:45-Noon Katherine Oldfield
12:20-1:35 Front Porch Project
1:55-3:10 Joey Stempien Big Band
3:45-5pm The Medicinals

Sunday 9/27
10:20-11:40 Michael George Gonzalez
Noon-1:15 Max Flansburg and Kevin O’Leary (of Dirty Blanket)
1:40-2:55 The Buddhahood
3:20-4:35 Big Mike & the Motivators