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2010 Parish Festivals |
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Nicholas Talley, right, of St. Michael in St. Michael tosses a bean bag as he plays Derby Downs at the parish festival July 18 at St. Albert in Albertville. Watching Talley’s toss are Roman Perrault, left, of St. Albert, and Talley’s siblings, Nathan, second from left, Tiffany and Ava Marie. The annual parish festival took place July 17 and 18.
Photo by Dave Hrbacek / The Catholic Spirit
Friday, July 30
St. Raphael, Crystal • Begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. with live music at 7301 Bass Lake Road. Continues at noon Saturday with games, rides, food and more. Continues Sunday with musical performances all day.
Sunday, August 1
Divine Mercy, Faribault • SpiritFest from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 139 Mercy Drive. Features a hog roast from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., food booths, games, live entertainment all day, gift shop and more.
St. Anthony of Padua, Minneapolis • Polka Daze begins with a polka Mass at 11:30 a.m. at 804 N.E. Second St. Continues until 5 p.m. and features food, games and live music.
Immaculate Conception, Lonsdale • Polka Mass at 10 a.m. followed by a roast beef and ham dinner served until 2 p.m. at 116 Alabama St. S.E. Features music, games, food and more.
Friday, August 6
Immaculate Conception, Columbia Heights • Fun Fest Summer Jam begins Friday at 7 p.m. with a cribbage tournament at 4030 Jackson St. N.E. Continues Saturday and Sunday with live music, food and more. Visit www.immac-church.org.
Saturday, August 7
Immaculate Conception, Columbia Heights • Fun Fest Summer Jam 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. at 4030 Jackson St. N.E. Cost is $15. For information, visit www.immac-church.org.
St. Alphonsus, Brooklyn Center • Fun Fest Saturday and Sunday at 7025 Halifax Ave. N. Features live music, a visit from the Raptor Center, a 5K fun run, classic car show and more. Food, beer and wine will be available. (763) 561-5100.
St. John the Baptist, Dayton • Saturday 7 to 11:30 p.m. barbeque pork sandwiches and live music at 18380 Columbus St. Continues Sunday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with games, pony and carriage rides, petting zoo and more. Chicken dinner until 2:30 p.m.
St. Wenceslaus. New Prague • Begins Saturday after the 5 p.m. Mass with food, music and Euchre tournament and Video game competition at 215 E. Main St. Sunday features a chicken dinner from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and booths featuring homemade items.
Sacred Heart, Minneapolis • Polish festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Saturday, August 14
St. George, Long Lake • Corn Days festival begins Saturday from 1 to 11 p.m. at the corner of Brown Road and Watertown Road and includes fresh roasted corn, food, live music and games. Continues Sunday with a pancake breakfast after 8 and 10 a.m. Masses, a parade at noon and more until 4:30 p.m. Visit www.corndays.com.
St. Vincent de Paul, Brooklyn Park • Harvest festival Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. at 9100 93rd Ave. N. Features food, live music, petting zoo, talent show and more.
Assumption, Richfield • Assumption Days begins Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. with a chicken dinner and live music at 305 E. 77th St. Continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with roast beef sandwiches, bingo, Texas Hold’em., children’s games and more.
Sunday, August 15
Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Minneapolis • Begins with polka Mass at 10:30 a.m. at 1315 Second St. N.E. Festival from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. features food (Polish sausage, cabbage rolls, Hispanic foods, hot dogs), games, raffles and more.
St. Genevieve, Centerville • Country chicken dinner and games from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7087 Goiffon St. Dinner served in parish center 1 block south of church. Crafts, games, auction and more on parish center grounds.
Most Holy Trinity, Veseli • Annual Ho-down begins with polka Mass at 11 a.m. at 4939 N. Washington St. Continues with a chicken cook-out, home-baked goodies, games and live music until 6:15 p.m.
St. Agnes, St. Paul • Parish ice cream social from 1 to 3 p.m. at 548 Lafond Ave. Features live bluegrass music, Bridgeman’s ice cream and more.
St. Bernard, St. Paul • Event begins with outdoor Mass under the big tent at 10:30 a.m. Continues from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 187 Geranium Ave. Features food, games and entertainment.
Saturday, August 21
St. Thomas the Apostle, St. Paul • Begins Saturday with dance lessons from 5 to 6 p.m. and live music from 6 to 10 p.m. at 2119 Stillwater Ave. Continues Sunday at 11 a.m. with a hog roast, games, photo booth and more.
St. Hubert, Chanhassen • Begins after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Saturday with live music, food, games and the family movie, “Up,” shown at dusk. Continues Sunday with a chicken dinner, live entertainment and more until 5 p.m. at 8201 Main St.
St. Anne, Hamel • Begins Saturday with a free street dance from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 200 Hamel Road. Food and beverages will be available. Continues Sunday with a chicken dinner served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., games drawings, food and more. Visit www.saintannehamel.org/parish.htm.
Sunday, August 22
St. Mathias, Hampton • Polka Mass at 10 a.m. followed by food, games and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 23315 Northfield Blvd. Live auction at 3 p.m.
St. Peter, Delano • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with turkey dinner served until 2 p.m. at 204 River St. S. Features crafts, farmers’ market, games and more.
St. John the Baptist, Hugo • 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 14383 Forest Blvd. Features roast pork dinner, concessions, wine toss, kids’ games and soda walk, Farmer John’s Garden Patch and more.
Friday, September 10
Holy Childhood, St. Paul • “Taste of Como,” from 5 to 9 p.m. at 1435 Midway Parkway. Tickets are $15 in advance by calling (651) 489-2428 or $20 at the gate. Sample foods, beers and wines. There will also be German food and dancing.
St. Bonaventure, Bloomington • Begins Friday with a chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 901 E. 90th St. Parade Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by live entertainment all day, games, food, a classic car show and more.
Holy Family Maronite, Mendota Heights • Lebanese fall festival begins with bingo Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1960 Lexington Ave. S. Food available all evening. Outdoor festival Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. features Lebanese food, music and dancing, games and more. Visit www.holyfamilymaronite.org.
Fall festival at St. Bartholomew, Wayzata — Sept. 10: 5 to 10:30 p.m. at 630 E. Lake St. Features carnival games, inflatables, a beer garden and live music starting at 8 p.m. For information, visit www.st-barts.org.
Fall carnival at St. Timothy, Blaine — Sept. 10 to 12: 5 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at 707 89th Ave. Features live music, a roast beef dinner, a 5K walk/run on Saturday, a flag raising ceremony at noon Sunday and more. For information, call (763) 784-1329.
Saturday, September 11
Holy Spirit, St. Paul • Spirit Fest after the 4:30 p.m. Mass at 515 S. Albert St. Features a dinner with pork sandwiches, hot dogs, beverages and desserts. Live music, children’s games and fireworks follow. Purchase tickets in advance by calling (651) 698-3353.
St. Nicholas, Carver • Annual Steamboat Days begins Saturday with a chicken dinner and live music from 4 p.m. to midnight at 412 Fourth St. W. Continues Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a Memphis-style pork lunch, games, petting zoo and more.
St. Jude of the Lake, Mahtomedi • Cornfest from 1 to 10 p.m. at 700 Mahtomedi Ave. Features corn-on-the-cob, Kidz and teen zones, classic cars, wine tasting, live music and more. Visit www.stjudeofthelake.org.
St. Odilia, Shoreview • Saturday noon to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. at 3495 N. Victoria. Features food, games and Fall Jam featuring local talent all weekend. Visit www.stodilia.org.
St. Mary of the Lake, White Bear Lake • Begins Saturday with an outdoor Mass at 5 p.m. followed by a spaghetti dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 4690 Bald Eagle Ave. Music, dancing and beer garden from 7:30 to 10:30. Continues Sunday with a turkey dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Also features a jewelry sale, inflatables, wine toss and more. Visit www.stmarys-wbl.org.
St. Michael, St. Michael • Begins Saturday with polka Mass at 4:30 p.m. in the historic church on Main Street followed by a German dinner in the new church, 11300 Frankfort Parkway N.E. Continues Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with chicken dinner available until 2 p.m. Also features crafts, games, raffles and more. Visit www.stmcatholicchurch.org.
Block party at St. Bridget of Sweden, Lindstrom — Sept. 11 and 12: Features Pig roast catered by George’s Smokin’ BBQ, live polka music, Bingo and more. 13060 Lake Blvd.
Fall festival at St. Mary of the Lake, White Bear Lake — Sept. 11 and 12: Begins with a 5K run / 1-mile family walk / run at 4 p.m. Saturday. Continues after the 4 p.m. Mass with a spaghetti dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m., live music follows at 4690 Bald Eagle Ave. Turkey dinner Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Also features wine toss, jewelry sale, games and inflatables and more.
Countryfest at St. Patrick, Oak Grove — Sept. 11 and 12: Begins at noon both days at 19921 Nightingale St. N.W. Saturday features live music, games, Mass at 5 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Sunday Mass at 9 and 11 a.m., classic car show until 4 p.m.
Friday, September 17
Nativity of our Lord, St. Paul • Nativity County Fair begins Friday 5 to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1900 Wellesley Ave. Weekend features live and silent auctions, food, games, rides and more. Visit www.nativitycountyfair.org.
St. Francis Xavier, Buffalo • “Glory Days” begins at 5 p.m. Friday with live music and fireworks at 223 19th St. N.W. Continues Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with more music, carnival rides, games, crafters sale and more. Visit www.sfxb.org.
St. Patrick, Inver Grove Heights • Wine tasting Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 3535 72nd St. E. Continues Saturday with a taco dinner after the 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday features a pork dinner, games, car show, silent auction and more.
Saturday, September 18
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Hastings • Event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday with Golf Fun Day at the Hastings Country Club. Continues Sunday with 11:30 a.m. Mass followed by games, food and more on the parish grounds, 2035 15th St. W. Visit www.seasparish.org.
St. Richard, Richfield • Fun Fest from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 7540 Penn Ave. S. Features craft vendors until 4 p.m., silent auction, bingo and live music from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Kiddie carnival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and food available all day.
St. Matthew, St. Paul • Begins Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. at 490 Hall Ave. Tacos, Gorzitos and refreshments will be available. Continues Sunday with a chicken dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both days feature jewelry, baked goods, root beer floats and more.
All Saints, Lakeville • Hilltop Autumn Fest begins Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 19795 Holyoke Ave. Includes a farmers’ market, craft fair, games and more. Continues Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a chicken dinner, raffle and more. Visit www.allsaintschurch.com.
St. Peter, Forest Lake • Begins Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. with concessions, games, inflatables, live entertainment and more. Band and classic car show from 6 to 10 p.m. Continues Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a pork and turkey dinner, golf tournament, talent show, Circus Manduhai and more.
Sunday, September 19
St. Pius V, Cannon Falls • Polka Mass at 10 a.m. followed by dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also features music and dancing, craft and country store, games, food and more.
St. Jerome, Maplewood • Outdoor Mass at 10:30 followed by pony rides, a car show and live entertainment from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 380 Roselawn Ave. Booya will be available for take-out at 7 a.m. visit www.stjerome-church.org.
Fall festival at Sacred Heart, Rush City — Sept. 19: Mass at 9 a.m. with festivities to follow until 3 p.m. at 425 Field Ave. Chicken dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, September 24
Our Lady of Peace, Minneapolis • Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5426 12th Ave. S. Entertainment, carnival rides, Fat Lorenzo’s Spaghetti Dinner and more.
Saturday, September 25
Guardian Angels, Chaska • AngelFest from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at 218 W. Second St. Begins with the World’s Shortest Parade and also features tours and a display of the St. John’s Bible in the historic friary. Mass at 4 p.m. followed by live music and a pork dinner. Food booths, crafts, games and more.
St. Therese, Deephaven • Octoberfest from 3 to 11 p.m. at 18323 Minnetonka Blvd. Features authentic German food, beer and wine, live music, kids’ carnival and more.
St. Maron, Minneapolis • Touch of Lebanon festival Saturday 1 to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 602 University Ave. N.E. Features authentic Lebanese cuisine, games, live music, gift shop and more. Visit www.stmaron.com.
Sunday, September 26
St. Francis de Sales and St. James, St. Paul • Booya and fall festival at Highland Picnic Pavilion, 1200 Montreal Ave. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Also features games and live music.
Most Holy Redeemer, Montgomery • Polka Mass at 10:30 a.m. at 206 Vine Ave. W. A chicken and ham dinner follows from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also features music, czech dancers, farmers’ market, homemade candy, crafts and more.
St. Pascal Baylon, St. Paul • Noon to 5 p.m. at 1757 Conway St. Event includes home cooked spaghetti dinner, bingo, children's games, raffles, the festival general store, tacos and more.
Friday, October 1
St. Peter, Richfield • “Renaissance in Richfield” begins Friday with a wine and beer tasting and live auction from 6 to 9 p.m. at 6730 Nicollet Ave. S. Continues Saturday with the blessing of animals at 11 a.m. and high tea served in the afternoon. Grand breakfast Sunday. Visit www.stpetersrichfield.org.
Sunday, October 3
St. Casimir, St. Paul • Polka Mass at 10 a.m. followed by a pork dinner served until 3 p.m. Games, auction, raffles and more until 4 p.m. at 934 Geranium Ave. E.
Friday, October 8
St. Peter, North St. Paul • Begins Friday with a Bingo Extravaganza from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 2600 N. Margaret St. Continues Saturday after the 4 p.m. Mass with “New Orleans Night” featuring Cajun food, moonlight carriage rides, carnival games and more. Chicken dinner Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Highlights include a vintage car show and Home Depot Kids Workshop. Visit www.churchofstpeternsp.org/festival.html.
Saturday, October 16
St. Thomas More, St. Paul • 1 to 6 p.m. at the corner of Summit and Lexington. Features three live bands, food, raffles and more.
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