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St. Joseph Parish Festival 

August 9 and 10, 2008 

Click here to view photos from the 2007 Festival
            (photos by Joe Twohy)

Contact Person: John Carney

What is the parish festival?

This annual parish festival and community event has evolved over the years, starting with our first chicken dinner, which was held in 1908.  This event is our single most prominent fund-raiser for the parish.  The festival is always the second Sunday of August, with a pre-festival Saturday outdoor Mass and dance.

What is the goal of the parish festival?

To bring family, friends and community together in a very social and festive environment.  By working together as a parish family we are able to generate the funds needed to help support our physical environment and many spiritual programs that are offered throughout the year. 

What type of activities are at the festival? 

Both Saturday and Sunday have events and activities for all ages.

Saturday features an outdoor Mass and dance 5:00-10:00 pm.  Returning this year is Alpensterne who will play this year's dance.  The German folk dancers from S. G. Edelweiss are also scheduled to appear.

Sunday's festivities include:

  • Silent Auction
  • Bingo
  • Live Music
  • Refreshments
  • Carnival Games
  • Grand Raffle with over $21,000 in cash and prizes
  • Wellness van
  • Chicken Dinner 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Adults $8, Children $4.00 (4 and under free)  With free meal, children are served 4 chicken nuggets.

What can I win in the raffle?
 
Prizes for 2008 include:
GRAND PRIZE
Yamaha Grizzly ATV Courtesy of Waldoch Sports
CASH

1st Prize $2,000
5th Prize $500
2nd Prize $1,500
6th Prize $200
3rd Prize $1,000
Eleven $100 Prizes
4th Prize $700

MERCHANDISE

$1,000 Warners' Stellian Gift Certificate
MN Vikings Tickets - 2 Tickets-2 Games
26" Flat Screen High Definition TV
4 Tires (up to $500) @ Brausen's Shell
Freezer Full of Meat
5 Piece Homecrest Lawn Furniture
CarptesPlus Carpet, Pad & Installation
Queen Size Quilt
Nintendo Wii, Remote & Nunchuck
iPod Classic & $15 iTunes Gift Card
iTouch 8 GB
Sony Digital Camera and Photo Frame
Del Sol Bicycle Leather Recliner
4 Twins Tickets Rod & Reel
Aqua View Underwater Camera Lino Lakes Precision Tune Start Unit

The drawing will be held Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 5:00 pm. 

How can I help?
The festival planning committee meets once per month January through August. We also ask parishioners to volunteer time to help at the festival.  Watch for announcements throughout the year for ways in which you can help.

If you have ideas or resources that you feel can benefit this event please call the parish office.

Tell Someone

about our festival!  Feel free to email family, friends, and neighbors to let them know about our festival.  A suggested text includes:

“Please join us for our annual festival the weekend of Aug. 9-10 at
St. Joseph’s Church
171 Elm St., Lino Lakes:

Saturday, August 9:  Outdoor Mass at 5:00 pm followed by a dance and entertainment. 
No admission charge!  Food concessions will be available starting at 6:00 pm

  Sunday, August 10:  Outdoor Festival 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Chicken Dinner, Silent Auction, Beer Tent, Games for all ages, Bingo, Raffle, Outdoor Food Concessions, Entertainment and more!

Call 651-784-3015 for additional information.”

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