Can you believe it? Blessed Sacrament has hosted our parish Fall Fest for more than 30 years! The festival is always held on the third Sunday in October — so this year’s event takes place on Sunday, Oct. 15, in the Jubilee Center as well as some of the CCD classrooms.
The Fall Fest is an opportunity for everyone in the greater community, not just the parish family, to join together for a fun day focused on community building.
“It is a great way for our community to come together, have a great time, and meet new people,” says Teri Puncochar, Blessed Sacrament Office Manager.
This event is designed for all ages, so there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Activities will include dinner, drinks and dessert; a silent auction; a quilt raffle; a raffle drawing (cash prize and gift cards); kids games; and split-the-pot.
There are also two great additions for this year’s event. The first is a Raffle Ticket Challenge — the person or family who sells the most raffle tickets for the Fall Fest will win a $100 prize! The second will be a Country Store, with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and canned goods available for purchase.
Importantly, Fall Fest serves as a fundraiser, supporting the financial needs of Blessed Sacrament. Dinner tickets will be $15 for adults and $7 for children ages 3-12. Quilt tickets will be $5 per ticket and Raffle Tickets will be $2 per ticket.
This is a parish-wide event that relies on assistance and stewardship from parishioners. Participating in the Fall Fest provides an opportunity to share your gifts and talents with the community, and is wonderful way to meet other parishioners.
“We need volunteers to bring salads and desserts,” Teri says. “We will need help serving the food and drinks; selling meal, raffle, quilt and game tickets; running the games and split-the-pot; setting up and cleaning up; and with the silent auction.”
If you have questions about Fall Fest, or to assist with the event, contact the parish office at 308-384-0532. Sign-up sheets will also be in the Gathering Area on Sept. 2.