2024 ST. PATRICK FALL FESTIVAL
September 20-21, 2024
Our Fall Festival begins Friday evening, September 20, and concludes Saturday night, September 21. Join us as we celebrate our community with rides, live entertainment, yummy fair food, activities for all ages, and good friends. Parking and entrance to the festival are FREE!
2024 SCHEDULE
Thu, September 19
12 PM - School Dismissal
1 PM - Setup Starts
Fri, September 20
8 AM - Setup Starts
5-10:30 PM - Festival Grounds OPEN
6-10 PM - Music by THE SECONDS
Sat, September 21
2-10 PM - Festival Grounds OPEN
4 PM - Reconciliation
5 PM - Mass
6-10 PM - Music by ISAAC MATHEWS
Where is the St. Patrick Fall Festival located?
Our festival is held on our parish and school grounds at 701 S. Church St., Wentzville, MO. From I-70 take Church St. Exit 209 and turn north onto Church St. Parking is located in the Wentzville Community Club with free shuttle service to the festival grounds.
E-RAFFLE
Can I participate in any raffles?
Yes! The St. Patrick Fall Festival E-Raffle is an easy and fun way to support the school's mission. For just $25, you'll be entered for your chance to win the Grand Prize choice of $20,000 or a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend, or 2 other great cash prizes of $5,000 (2nd prize) or $1,000 (3rd prize). Tickets are $25 each. For every 4 tickets purchased during a single transaction, you will receive One (1) ticket for FREE, or buy 8 tickets and receive three (3) tickets for FREE, or buy 20 tickets and receive ten (10) tickets for FREE!
How to Purchase
- ONLINE at goraisedough.com/buy/2450
- CONTACT any St. Patrick School or PSR Student
- STOP BY the Parish Office
Ticket sales will close at 9:00 pm CDT on September 21, 2024, with drawing to follow. Winners do NOT need to be present to win. Visit the raffle webpage for complete listing of rules.
ON-SITE RAFFLE
NEW THIS YEAR! We are thrilled to introduce something brand new at this year's festival! Thanks to our amazing sponsor, P & C Cattle, we're raffling off a SIDE OF BEEF, including processing, on both Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21!
But that’s not all—each winner will also receive a chest freezer to store their meat!
Tickets are available for just $20 each, exclusively at the festival during festival hours at the pull tab booth. Don’t miss your chance to win this incredible prize—winners need not be present to claim their bounty!
MUSIC
Will there be music?
Yes, we will have LIVE music. On Friday, from 6-10 PM, the acoustic duo THE SECONDS will cover numerous genres and artists, ranging from Luke Combs to Michael Jackson! On Saturday, Nashville-based singer/songwriter ISAAC MATHEWS will be playing from 6-10 with his gritty, soulful Country performance.
Entertainment is FREE! No cover or entrance fee
FOOD & DRINK
What is there to eat and drink?
The Sugar Shack, hosted by the Youth Group, will feature candy, cotton candy, Gatorade, soda, and water. Sugarfire will offer brisket, pork, and turkey meals while the Knights of Columbus will be serving up your favorite fried appetizers along with Chick-fil-A spicy and regular chicken sandwiches. Lulu's Shaved Ice food truck will feature shaved ice, frozen custard, frozen yogurt, and dole whip. NEW THIS YEAR! We will also be serving up funnel cakes and Travelin Toms Coffee Truck will bring the delicious caffeination inspiration you need, while Gus' Pretzels will offer their renowned, handmade pretzels and unique flavor. Food items are subject to change based on availability.
The beer tent will feature a variety of beers and spiked seltzer and NEW THIS YEAR the Knights of Columbus will be serving up their famous margaritas in lime, strawberry, and mixed flavors. Anyone purchasing alcohol must show an id as proof of age in order to receive a wristband to purchase alcohol. There is no charge for the wristband.
GAMES & RIDES
What kind of games can I play?
NEW GAMES THIS YEAR! We will have a variety of carnival games from American Carnival Mart. Our Prize Factory Trailer will have ring toss, bumper car game, spin wheel, bottle pull, and Plinko! Other games include rat chase, can knock down, fishing game, emoji spin, and cork gallery. Our St. Patrick Athletic Association will also be hosting velcro Soccer Darts.
We will also have games of chance. Some examples include Lucky 7, Muffin Toss, Card Draw, and Pull Tabs.
What kind of rides are there?
American Banner Amusements will offer a wide variety of amusement rides for all ages from bounce houses to spinning vortexes. ABA prides itself in its commitment to providing “Excellence in Family Fun”.
How do I get tickets or bracelets for the carnival rides?
Pre-Sale Two-Day Unlimited Ride Tickets* will be on sale starting Wed, September 11 through Thur, September 19 at 12 PM. Tickets are $50 each and are good for both days ($15 savings). All St. Patrick School and PSR students will receive a Pre-Sale Form to be completed and returned with payment by the deadline. The special Pre-Sale Two-Day Tickets are only available at these times and will not be available at the festival.
*2-Day Pre-Sale tickets will not be sent home. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to parents that payment has been received and to pick up the ticket at the Fall Festival. Pre-Sale pick-up will be with Ms. Val at a designated spot at a table near the ticket sales booth. Tickets are then redeemed at the Ride Ticket Booth for a 2-day unlimited ride bracelet.
One-Day Unlimited Ride Bracelets are $25 for Friday and $40 for Saturday and will only be sold at the festival at the Ride Ticket Booth.
Individual Ride Tickets can be purchased at the festival at the Ride Ticket Booth. One ticket is $1 or 24 tickets for $20. Rides are 3-5 tickets each, depending on the ride.
Please note: There are NO REFUNDS for tickets or bracelets. Replacement tickets and bracelets are not available for those that are lost or damaged. Also, the Festival goes on, rain or shine.
What if I need cash for tickets or casino games?
There will be an ATM on-site for your convenience.
TICKETS
Do I need to purchase tickets?
Most of our activities use tickets instead of cash for purchases. Food and beverages require tickets. The carnival games also use tickets, as do specialty games like soccer darts. There will be a separate ticket booth for the amusement rides. The casino games are cash only. There will be an ATM on-site for your convenience.
1 TICKET=$1.00
Carnival Games - 1-3 tickets
Specialty Games - 2-4 tickets
Gatorade, Soda & Water - 1-3 tickets
Beer & Seltzer - 4 tickets
Snacks - 1-4 tickets
Food Items - 2-10 tickets
CONNECT WITH US!
What ways can I help with the Fall Festival?
Many dedicated individuals, families, ministries, and businesses work together to make the St. Patrick Fall Festival a memorable and fun event each year. Here is how you can get involved:
- Spread the word: Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to join us! Make sure to “Like” us on Facebook! Visit our Facebook Page and share your memories and what you are looking forward to.
- Volunteer: We need help beginning on Thursday, September 19, at 1:00 PM to help with set-up activities. During the festival on Friday and Saturday, volunteers can help sell tickets, run kids’ games, sell beverages & food, clean up, and tear down. CLICK HERE to sign-up online. If you are unable to commit to a day or time, please join us for set up and tear down. No sign-ups, just show up. SET-UP - Thurs, Sep 19, 1:00 PM until finished and TEAR DOWN - Sat, Sep 21, 10:30 PM until finished.
SPONSORSHIP
Do you have any sponsorships available?
Sponsorships are closed for this year. Thank you to all who supported our Fall Festival!
Yes! We offer a range of sponsorship levels to accommodate businesses and families of all sizes:
- Mega Raffle Sponsor - $1,500
- Drink Koozie Sponsor - $600 - SOLD
- Entertainment Sponsor - $500
- Beverage Sponsor - $500
- Golf Cart Sponsor - $250
- Game Sponsor - $100
- Family/Alumni Sponsor - $50
Each sponsorship level provides unique benefits, such as prominent logo placement, event signage, and social media recognition.
We would be delighted to discuss the sponsorship opportunities in more detail and explore how your organization or family can get involved. Please contact Mike at 314-486-2188 or fallfest@stpatsch.org for more information.
You can also review our sponsorship form. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your interest and consideration. We look forward to partnering with you to make this year's Fall Festival a tremendous success for our parish community.
Please support our St. Patrick Fall Festival & E-Raffle Sponsors!
We appreciate those people and businesses in our community that allow us to make this event happen! Supporting our Fall Festival & E-Raffle Sponsors is the best way to thank them for supporting our parish!
I want to volunteer. Who do I contact?
Click here to access the online Fall Festival volunteer sign-up site.
I signed up to help. Now, what do I do?
Thank you for signing up to volunteer. When you arrive for your shift, please check in a couple of minutes early at the volunteer booth. This will be located right next to ticket sales (there are signs on the booth). We look forward to seeing you and thank you so much for all your continued support!
I have a question about the Fall Festival. Who do I contact?
Tom Stuckey, tomstuckey@yahoo.com
Rob Pierski at 314-324-1650 or r_pierski@yahoo.com.
I have a question about Fall Festival Sponsorship. Who do I contact?
Michael Szarwinski at mjszarwinski@gmail.com.
I have a question about 8th Grade Volunteer Service Hours. Who do I contact?
Michelle Kiefer at michellekie@stpatsch.org.
Service animals are permitted throughout the venue. However, emotional support animals, therapy animals, companion animals, and pets are not permitted into the event. Any animal whose task is to provide protection, emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship is not considered a service animal and will not be allowed into the venue. Only service animals that have been individually trained and are under the proper care of their owners will be allowed within the premises.
Thank you for supporting our annual St. Patrick Fall Festival!
The St. Patrick Fall Festival Committee reserves the right to cancel or change any activity. St. Patrick Catholic Church does not endorse or condone any irresponsible or illegal consumption of alcohol. Participants are expected to consume responsibly.
View our Fall Festival Photo Album
FESTIVAL FEEDBACK
We value your feedback! Please take a moment to complete a brief survey about our 2024 Fall Festival. Your input on activities, food, and overall thoughts will help us make this annual event even better. Visit bit.ly/3LJJT7B. The Fall Festival Committee will share your responses at their next meeting. Thank you!