2023 St. Joseph of the Lakes Summer Festival "Celebrating Community - It's a Wonderful Tradition Since 1908!"
The St. Joseph of the Lakes Summer Festival is a time for parishioners, their families and friends, and the entire community to come together and celebrate. We welcome all people and all age groups for a wonderful two-day celebration to share our love and faith in God.
Festival Highlights - Free Admission & Parking Both Days! |
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Outdoor Mass |
Pork Dinner & Festival Food, Live Music & Dancing |
Chicken Picnic |
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The Festival officially begins with an Outdoor Mass on Saturday, August 12 at 5:00 pm under the big tent. |
Immediately following Mass is a Pork dinner, Joe's Bar will open with beer, wine and soda; games for kids, adults & more! Music & dancing will start at 7:00 pm with GB Leighton, then to top off the evening, we have a spectacular Fireworks Show! | Join us Sunday, August 13 from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm for a Chicken Picnic. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (no pre-sale). All meals include chicken, side of cloeslaw, JoJo potatoes, a slice of watermelon and a freshly baked cookie. Once you have your dinner - grab a spot to sit on our grounds and enjoy! |
Silent Auction |
Food, Games & Entertainment! |
Grand Raffle |
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Check out the Silent Auction which has many exciting offerings! We are looking for new donated items with values of $20 and up. You can donate cash for purchasing items or putting together a theme basket. Need an idea? Watch the bulletin for great ideas for single items and gift baskets. Silent Auction bidding will end at 3:00 pm on Sunday. August 13 Click the link below to start your bidding adventure! |
Big Band music will fill the tend from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm followed by classic rock music provided by our very own Java Soul from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Try your luck in the Bingo Tent – where every game has a winner! Additional outdoor activities include the Wine Toss, Confetti Bowl, Cake Walk and games for all ages, refreshments and lots of great food and a classic car show. If you are interested in your classic car being a part of the show - Entry forms are available for download here! |
The Grand Raffle depends on all St. Joseph families selling as many tickets as possible! Prizes total over $20,000 including the Grand Prize of a week at a Florida Timeshare! |
Thank You Festival Sponsors! |
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| There are many opportunities for individuals and businesses to sponsor the Festival. Check the display in the Gathering Space or contact John Carney at 651-719-1516. All donations to the Festival are tax deductible and receipts are available. | ||
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Brausen Repair Centers, MN Twins, Waldoch Farm |
CCW, Lino Lakes Lions, Mueller-Bies Funeral Home, Republic Services | Berger Allied, Down Under Liquor, Dunn Bros Coffee Lexington, Image Printing, Indian Hills Parishioners and Friends, KC's & KC Auxiliary, Perishable Express, Stacy Henning - Ellsworth Travel, US Auto Force |
Calling Festival Volunteers! |
We Need Your Donations! |
Be A Part of the Classic Car Show! |
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Did you know that people who volunteer to help with the Festival have even more fun? It's true, just ask any of the hundreds of volunteers who make our Festival a success. Your help is needed! |
In order to make this year's Summer Festival yet another success, we need your donations! From cakes, to children's books and wine bottles, your contributions are absolutely appreciated! Find out what items we need for the festival and contribute to this wonderful event! |
Have a cool classic car that you would like to show off at St. Joe's Summer Festival? Register your classic for the car show at our St. Joe's Summer Festival on Sunday, August 15 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Join in the fun by showing off your car and take some time to listen to some live music, sample some great food and join in on various games and activities. Sign up soon as space is limited!
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Check out the Festival Schedule (note: events subject to change)
Saturday, August 12 |
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| 5:00pm-6:00pm | Outdoor Celebration Mass |
| 6:00pm-10:00 pm | Pork Dinner, Concessions, Wine Toss and Nail in the Log, Youth & Teen Activities, Beer, Wine and Soda, Raffles, Pull Tabs, and Games of Skill and Chance. |
| 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Music & Dancing with GB Leighton |
| 10:00 pm | Fireworks Spectacular! |
Sunday, August 13 |
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| 8:30am & 10:00am | Indoor Traditional Celebration of Mass |
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11:00 am - 2:30 pm 11:00am - 3:00pm |
Chicken Picnic Silent Auction (bidding closes at 3:00pm) |
| 11:00am - 5:00pm | Carnival Games, Clowns, Classic Car Show, Bingo (11:30am start), Live Music (Saints of Swing 11:00 am - 1:45; Java Soul 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm) & Dancing, Concessions, Margaritas, Sno Cones, Corn on the Cob, Beer, Wine, Sodas, Wine Toss and Nail in the Log, Raffles, Confetti Bowl, Cake Walk, Fire Safety House, Pull Tabs and more! |
| 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Raffle Drawings |
| 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Take Down & Clean Up - Many hands are needed and appreciated! |
Need More Information?
For more information or to join the Festival Committee please email us or contact our parish administrator, Amy Moore, at [email protected]. The committee is always open to new members and new ideas. It takes many people to run an event of this size – we have a lot of fun and welcome you to join us. We are excited to bring you the Festival each year!
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