Immaculate Conception Church will celebrate its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 7, starting at 12 noon. The event will be held on the parish grounds, located at 600 First St. in Skidmore.
Raffle items include a pipe barbecue pit, VCR/DVD player, gold frame, full detail service, bracelet, vacuum cleaner, microwave and numerous gift certificates. Raffle tickets are available at $1 each and may be purchased by calling the parish office at 287-3256 or by contacting a parishioner. They will also be available on the day of the event.Festival-goers will enjoy playing bingo, competing in a horseshoe tournament and trying their luck in the cake walk and dart games. Several activities aimed for the younger crowd such as face painting, a toy walk and moon walk are also scheduled. DJ music and live entertainment will be heard throughout the parish grounds while Ballet Folklorico will put on a colorful and vivid performance for all to enjoy. A delicious barbecued meal consisting of brisket with all the trimmings will be available at a $6 per plate donation. Plates may be eaten on site or may be purchased to go. In addition to fajitas, sausage wraps, mollejas, turkey legs, snow cones, gorditas and funnel cakes will also be available.
“Everyone is invited to come help us celebrate our annual festival. Bring your entire family and friends and plan on spending a faith-filled family day at this year's annual Fall Festival,” said Father Sebastian.
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