Annual ICC Fiesta Sunday Oct. 8th

This 18-inch barbecue pit on wheels with fire box is just one of many items to be raffled off at this year’s Fiesta.

Father Sebastian and the congregation of Immaculate Conception Church in Skidmore will host the annual October Fiesta on Sunday, Oct. 8, on the parish grounds located at 600 First Street.

The event begins at 11 a.m. and will feature many activities including bingo, a horseshoe tournament, a cake walk, etc. Little ones will enjoy pony rides and numerous other games geared to attract the young at heart. Those attending can enjoy delicious brisket barbecue with all the trimmings while listening to live entertainment which will be provided by Indomable (the Garcia brothers) and Los Cascaveles (Ralph Menchaca and Pablo Gonzales), all of Skidmore. Also performing will be El Grupo Temblor of Freer, among others. Barbecue plates may be purchased for a $6 per plate donation.

This year's raffle features many fantastic items including an 18-inch barbecue pit on wheels with a fire box donated by Valero-Corpus Christi, a Toshiba Hi-Fi player/recorder, a fishman’s package, a microwave and various gift certificates. Raffle tickets are $1 each and may be purchased by calling the parish office at 287-3256 or by contacting a parishioner.

“Everyone is invited to come enjoy a faith-filled day with their family and have a great and fun time,” said Father Sebastian.