August
St. Raphael, Crystal — 73rd Parish Festival: Aug. 1, 5-10 p.m.; Aug. 2, 2:30-10 p.m.; Aug. 3, 8:30-11 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Mass Aug 3. 7301 Bass Lake Road. Food, beverages, live bands, kids’ games and bottle blast, inflatable obstacle course, kiddie train ride, cash prize bingo, raffle ticket and pull-tab sales, softball tournament spectating and a cornhole tournament on Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. New this year: Outdoor Mass on Aug. 3 and cleanup. Food options include famous roast beef sandwiches, State Fair corn-on-the-cob, hot dogs, St. Raphael brats, corn dogs, french fries, authentic-style tacos, walking tacos, nachos, mini donuts, popcorn, soda, water and beer truck. saintraphaelcrystal.org/parish-festival
Nativity, Cleveland — Grill and Chill: Aug. 2, 5-7:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Mass. 200 W. Main St. Food, beverages, live music, cash raffle, silent auction, family yard games and kids’ games. Food options include hamburgers, hot dogs, cash bar and bloody mary bar. Freewill offering. 507-357-6633. maryschurches.com
Immaculate Conception, Lonsdale — AugustFest: Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10 a.m. Mass. 202 Alabama St. SE. Food, beverages, kids’ games, bakery, country store, bingo, bucket raffle drawings, cash raffle, live music and more. Food options include chicken dinner, Knights of Columbus grill, fresh cookie stand and ice cream. 507-744-2829. icchurch.cc/augustfest
John the Baptist, Dayton — Parish Festival: Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m. Mass. 18380 Columbus St. Food, beverages, children’s and adult games, bingo, flea market, theme basket silent auction and grand raffle. Food options include broasted chicken dinner (served from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.), beer, hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, chips and soft drinks. Adults: $17, ages 3-10: $8, ages 3 and under: free. 763-428-2828. sjbdayton.org
St. John Vianney, South St. Paul — SJV Feast Day: Aug. 3, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass. 840 19th Ave. N. Food, beverages, pie baking contest. Food options include pig roast, corn on the cob, potluck picnic, lemonade, iced tea and coffee. Freewill offering. 651-451-1863. sjvssp.org
St. Gerard Majella, Brooklyn Park — Corn Fest: Aug. 8, 5-10 p.m.; Aug. 9, 3-10 p.m. 5 p.m. Mass Aug. 9. 9600 Regent Ave. N. Food, beverages, Pat Balder’s Super Duos Band (night of Aug. 8), Vietnamese Band (night of Aug. 9), basket auction, bingo, raffle, kids’ games and more. Food options include Asian and American food booths, corn on the cob, mini donuts, ice cream, soda and beer tent. 763-424-8770. st-gerard.org
St. George, Long Lake — Corn Days: Aug. 9, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 4 p.m. Mass. 133 N. Brown Road. Food, beverages, Chamber of Commerce parade, live music, beer tent, inflatables, petting zoo, car show, wine pull, bingo and silent auction. Food options include Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast, fiesta dinner, food carts and booths including corn booth with roasted and Mexican corn, BBQ booth, and brat booth, beer tent, Greek food, snow cones, mini-donuts, ice cream, iced coffee and more. 952-473-1247. stgeorgelonglake.org/corn-days
St. Joseph of the Lakes, Lino Lakes — Summer Festival: Aug. 9, 5-10:30 p.m.; Aug. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 5 p.m. Mass Aug. 9. 171 Elm St. Aug. 9 events include food, beverages, outdoor Mass, live music with Java Soul, games and Joe’s Bar; Aug. 10 events include food, beverages, live music with Saints of Swing, games, car show, silent auction, Joe’s Bar, bingo and more. Food options for Aug. 9 include pulled pork with baked beans, coleslaw and a corn muffin or Father D’s steak bites. Food options for Aug. 10 include chicken picnic. Other concession options include pretzels, french fries, hamburgers, hot dogs, wine, wine coolers, margaritas, soda, water and more. 651-792-6478. mystjoes.me
St. Wenceslaus, New Prague — St. Wenceslaus Festival: Aug. 10, 8:30-5 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Mass. 215 Main St. E. Food, beverages, merchant mart shopping, kids’ games, bingo, bucket raffle, split the spot, cash raffle, pull tabs, beer tent, and live music by Colton Tupy, the Trouba Troubadours and Mitchell Hall. Food options include chicken dinner, food trucks, pork burger and hot dog stand, baking booth with kolacky and T-rings, ice cream, beer, wine and soft drinks. 952-758-3225. npcatholic.org
Sts. Cyril and Methodius, Minneapolis — Annual Summer Festival: Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 1315 Second St. NE. Food, beverages, DJ, live music, raffle, kids’ and adults’ games and ecuaboli. Food options include Mexican and Ecuadorian food, food stands and beer. 612-379-9736.
St. Mary of the Lake, White Bear Lake — Parish Festival: Aug. 16, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4690 Bald Eagle Ave. Food, beverages, live music, kids’ games, jewelry sales, bake and craft sale and grand raffle tickets. Food options include Fellowship Dinner the night of Aug. 16, food trucks, beer, wine and soft drinks. Fellowship dinner pricing: adults: $15, ages 10 and under: $10. stmarys-wbl.org/event/parish-festival
Sts. Joachim and Anne, Shakopee — JACS JAM: Aug. 16, 4-10 p.m., Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Mary of the Purification, 15850 Marystown Road. 4 p.m. polka Mass Aug. 16. Food, beverages, silent and live auctions, bake sale, kids’ games and entertainment, bingo, Chicken Plop, DJ, live Polka music and raffles. Food options include hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, french fries, pulled pork sandwiches, elote/corn on the cob, quesadillas, tacos, nachos, beer, wine and more. 952-445-1319. ssjacs.org
Blessed Sacrament, St. Paul — FunFest: Aug. 17, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 11 a.m. Mass. 2119 Stillwater Ave. E. Food, beverages, bingo, La Loteria Mexicana (Mexican bingo), music, games for all ages, Take a Chance and silent auction. Food options include pancake breakfast with sausages, carne asada tacos, burgers, brats, hot dogs, fresh fruit, corn on the cob, beer, margaritas, soda and aguas frescas. 651-738-0677. blessedsacramentsp.org
Holy Trinity, Veseli — 58th Annual Ho-Down: Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 11 a.m. polka Mass. 4939 N. Washington St. Food, beverages, games for all ages, prizes and cash drawings, home-baked goods (including many Czech favorites), church tours, silent auction and continuous music until 6 p.m. Food options include grilled pork and dumpling dinner, hamburgers, hot dogs, malts, popcorn, beer and soda. “Na Shledanou Ve Veseli!” We hope to see you in Veseli! 507-744-2823. mhtveseli.com
St. Genevieve, Centerville — Annual Parish Festival: Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 6995 Centerville Road. Chicken dinner, beverages, silent auction, country store, bingo, raffles, kids’ games and refreshments. Pricing: adults: $14, ages 10 and under: $6. 651-429-7937. stgens.org
St. Thomas the Apostle, Corcoran — Parish Festival and Turkey Dinner: Aug. 17, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass. 2000 County Road 10. Food, beverages, entertainment from the Jolly Ramblers, cash drawing, interactive kids’ area, beer tent, cash bingo, silent auction, craft sale, farmers market, bake sale, cake walk, hula hoop contest, music and more. Food options include turkey dinner, concessions, beer tent and more. Pricing: ages 11 and over: $16, seniors and veterans: $13, ages 4-10: $12, ages 3 and under: free, family max: $55. 763-420-2385. churchofstthomas.org/parish-festival
St. Luke, Clearwater — Parish Festival: Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 10 a.m. Mass. 17545 Huber Ave. NW. Food, beverages, silent auction, quilt auction, grand raffle, quilt raffle, DJ, cake walk, bingo, kids’ and adults’ games, craft booth and country store. Food options include chicken dinner, pork chop on a stick, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, nachos, snow cones, pie, ice cream, candy, soft drinks and beer. Pricing for chicken dinner: ages 12 and over: $12, ages 5 to 11: $5, ages 4 and under: free. 320-558-2124. churchofstlukes.com
St. Bridget of Sweden, Lindstrom — Block Party: Aug. 30, 6-10 p.m. 5 p.m. Mass. 13060 Lake Blvd. Food, beverages, live music, kids’ games, silent auction, marketplace and cash raffle. Food options include turkey dinner, burgers, hot dogs, brats and beer tent. 651-257-2424. stbridgetofsweden.org/blockparty
St. Mathias, Hampton — Fun Fest: Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 10 a.m. Mass. 23315 Northfield Blvd. Food, beverages, live music, kids’ games, bingo, silent auction, live auction, raffle and country store. Food options include pulled pork, hot dogs, German potato salad, beer, seltzers and soft drinks. 651-437-9030. stmathias-hampton.com
SEPTEMBER
St. Mary, Stillwater — Germanfest: Sept. 5, 5-10 p.m. 423 Fifth St. S. Food, beverages, polka band, live music and dancing. Food options include German food, beer, wine and soft drinks. Pricing: $5 entry, ages 21-plus only. 651-439-1270. stmichaelandstmarystillwater.org
Our Lady of Guadalupe Diocesan Shrine, St. Paul — St. Paul: Sept. 5, 5:30-8 p.m.; Sept. 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Mass Sept. 5; 8 a.m. Mass Sept. 6. 401 Concord St. Food, beverages, entertainment, music, dancers, kids’ games, face painting and more. Food options include authentic Mexican food stands, soft drinks and other beverages. Proceeds benefit the shrine. 651-228-0506.
St. Jude of the Lake, Mahtomedi — Cornfest 2025: Sept. 5, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 6, 2-10 p.m. 700 Mahtomedi Ave. Food, beverages, Kid Zone, Glow Zone, bingo, bake sales, raffle and live music by the Rockin’ Hollywoods. Food options include offerings from local restaurants. 651-426-3245. stjudeofthelake.org
St. Timothy, Blaine — St. Tim’s Carnival: Sept. 5, 5-10 p.m.; Sept. 6, 12-9 p.m. 5 p.m . Mass Sept. 6. 707 89th Ave. NE. Food, beverages, bottle blast, bingo, silent auction, cake walk, inflatables, country store, face painting, teen activities, kids’ games, pull tabs, chuck a puck, live music, other entertainment and raffle with $10,000 grand prize. Food options include Knights of Columbus grill, catered chicken dinner, egg rolls, made-to-order mini-donuts, ice cream, popcorn, beer tent, beer, wine and soft drinks. 763-784-1329. churchofsttimothy.com
St. Odilia, Shoreview — Fall Festival: Sept. 5, 6-10 p.m.; Sept. 6, 3-10 p.m.; Sept. 7, 12-4 p.m. 5 p.m. Mass Sept. 6 with brass band. 3495 Victoria St. N. Food, beverages, music, kids’ games, bottle blast, cake walk, inflatables, book nook, live auction and silent auction. Food options include food trucks, men’s club burgers and hot dogs, Latino food, deserts, beer, wine and soft drinks. 651-484-6681. stodilia.org
St. Patrick, Oak Grove — CountryFest: Sept. 5, 7-11 p.m.; Sept. 6, 2-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 5 p.m. Mass Sept. 6, 9 a.m. Mass Sept. 7. 19921 Nightingale Street NW. Food, beverages, live music, car show, kids’ and teen games, bingo, pull tabs, fireworks, food, silent auction, live quilt auction, shopping and raffle. Food options include food tents, rib cook-off, pizza, popcorn, corn on the cob, sweet treats, craft beer and more. 763-753-2011. st-patricks.org/events/countryfest
Holy Family Maronite, Mendota Heights — Fall Festival: Sept. 6, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 4 p.m. Mass. 1960 Lexington Ave. S. Food, beverages, Lebanese music, kids’ games and bouncy house, adult games, silent auction, bake sale, raffle and heritage booth. Food options include freshly made Lebanese food, beer, seltzers, soda and water. Pricing: $1 per food ticket. 651-291-1116.
Holy Trinity, Waterville — Fall Festival: Sept. 6, 3-8 p.m. 5 p.m. Mass. 506 Common St. Food, beverages, live music, kids’ games, silent auction, bingo, raffles and country store. Food options include chicken dinner with fixings; adult chicken dinner comes with potato salad, calico beans, coleslaw and Dianne’s Gourmet Desert; kids’ chicken dinner comes with applesauce, chips and a cookie. Wine, beer and soft drinks available. Pricing: adult dinner: $15, ages 12 and under: $5. 507-362-4311.
Our Lady of the Prairie, Bell Plaine — Fall Festival: Sept. 6, 5-9 p.m. 200 E. Church St. Food, beverages, cash raffle, live music, silent auction and kids’ games. Food options include Fatbellies BBQ Food Truck, beer, wine and more. 952-649-7711. ourladyoftheprairie.com
St. Bonaventure, Bloomington — St. Boni Fall Festival: Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Mass. 901 E. 90th St. Food, beverages, festival parade, live music, classic car show, kids’ games, interactive faith activities, inflatables, craft boutique, silent auction, bingo, games of chance and cash raffle. Day closes with Mass. Food options include grilled burgers, Vietnamese egg rolls, pork chops, fresh-cut fries, cold drinks and sweet treats. 952-854-4733. saintbonaventure.org/fall-festival.html
Holy Family, St. Louis Park — Fall Festival: Sept. 6, 12-10 p.m.; Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 5 p.m. Mass Sept. 6. 5900 W. Lake St. Food, beverages, inflatables, silent auction, kids’ games, bingo, cash raffle, used book sale, cornhole tournament, petting zoo and pony rides. Food options include outdoor food, mini-donuts, sweet treats and beer. 952-929-0113. hfcmn.org/fall-festival
St. Joseph the Worker, Maple Grove — 2025 Family Reunion: Sept. 6, 5:30-9 p.m.; Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 10 a.m. Mass Sept. 7. 7180 Hemlock Lane N. Food, beverages, kids’ games, minnow races, RC cars and face painting. Food options include food trucks, beer, wine and soft drinks. 763-425-6505. sjtw.net
Sacred Heart, St. Paul — Fall Festival: Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 11 a.m. Mass. 840 Sixth E. Food, beverages, live music, bailes folklóricos (folk dances), kids’ games, bake sale and raffle. Food options include tacos, burgers, pupusas, corn, raspados (shaved ice), beer and margaritas. 651-776-2741, sacredheartstpaul.org
St. Mary, Stillwater — Wild Rice Festival: Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 423 Fifth St. S. Food, beverages, kids’ games, silent auction, cake walk, bingo, secondhand treasures, bakery, county fair and used book sale. Food options include chicken and wild rice dinner, including mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and a slice of pie, and snack booths with hot dogs, chips, popcorn, beer, soda and water. 651-439-1270. stmichaelandstmarystillwater.org
Guardian Angels, Oakdale — Fall Festival: Sept. 12, 5-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Mass. 8260 Fourth St. N. Food, beverages, bingo, raffles, silent auction, fireworks, kids’ games, wine games, inflatables, craft and card sales, bake sale, pull tabs and live music. Food options include hot dogs, concessions, treats, beer and margaritas. 612-810-5566. guardian-angels.org/fallfestival
Nativity of Our Lord, St. Paul — Nativity County Fair: Sept. 12, 5-10 p.m.; Sept. 13, 12-10 p.m.; Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass Sept. 14. 1900 Stanford Ave. Food, beverages, live music, entertainment, carnival rides, games, bingo, cake walk, dodgeball, raffle and a collectible corner. Food options include food trucks, beer, wine and soft drinks. school.nativitystpaul.org/nativity-county-fair
Our Lady of the Lake, Mound — Incredible Festival: Sept. 12, 5-11 p.m.; Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Mass Sept. 13; 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses Sept. 14. 2385 Commerce Blvd. Food, beverages, carnival rides, live music, kids’ games, silent auction, bingo, raffle, talent show, pennywise, bake sale and bean bag tournament. Food options include eight food trucks, sweet treats, beer tent, wine and soft drinks. Carnival wristband sales begin with special pricing in July. Watch website for special ticket bundles. 952-472-1284. incrediblefestival.com
All Saints, Lakeville — All Saints Fall Festival: Sept. 12: 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 11 a.m. Mass Sept. 14. 19795 Holyoke Ave. Night of Sept. 12 events include food, beverages, bingo and pull tabs. Food options include food trucks, ice cream and beverages. Sept. 14 morning events include Mass on the lawn and family-friendly activities including inflatables for all ages, llama petting, kids’ games and a cash raffle. allsaintschurch.com/festival
Holy Name of Jesus, Medina — Fall Festival: Sept. 13, 4-9 p.m. 4 p.m. outdoor Mass. 155 County Road 24. Food, beverages, live music by “The Covers,” kids’ carnival games and inflatables, Outreach Ministries tent, classic car show and more. Food options include Rock Elm Food Truck, Ascension School tamales, Knights of Columbus hot dogs and brats, Boy Scouts pizza, ice cream, candy, popcorn, beer, wine, water and soft drinks. Pricing: $1 per ticket for food and drinks; $10 for kids’ games wristbands. 763-473-7901. hnoj.org/fallfest
Sacred Heart, Robbinsdale — Family Fun Fest: Sept. 13, 2-10 p.m. 4 p.m. Mass. 4087 W. Broadway Ave. N. Food, beverages, purse bingo (2 p.m.), regular bingo, kids’ games, live music by +45RPM, bottle blast, raffle (5-10 p.m.). Food options include pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, brats, pizza, popcorn, beer, wine, seltzers and soft drinks. 763-537-4561. shrmn.org
St. Edward, Bloomington — Gather: Sept. 13, 5-10 p.m.; Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass on the Grass Sept. 14. 9401 Nesbitt Ave. S. Food, beverages, live music, kids’ entertainment, bingo, kids’ games, silent auction, bake sale, 50/50 raffle. Sept. 13 food options include spaghetti dinner; Sept. 14 food options include lunch; beverage options include beer, wine and soft drinks. Sept. 13 meal pricing: adults: $20, children: $10; Sept. 14 meal pricing: adults: $10, children: $5. Games and bingo: $1 per game. 952-835-7101. stedwardschurch.org
St. Maron, Minneapolis — Annual Lebanese Festival: Sept. 13, 12-7 p.m.; Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 602 University Ave. NE. Food, beverages, live Lebanese music, Cedar Dabke Dance Group, silent auction, Lebanese market and gift shop, and kids’ games and activities. Food options include authentic Lebanese cuisine, beer and wine. 612-379-2758. festival.stmaron.com
St. Michael, St. Michael — 2025 Fall Festival: Sept. 13, 2-10 p.m.; Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 5 p.m. Mass. 11300 Frankfort Parkway NE. Sept. 13 events include food, beverages kids’ and adult games ninja course, antique tractor show, beer/bourbon/wine tastings, and live music with Midnight Rambler and the Fabulous Armadillos. Sept. 14 events include food, beverages, kids’ and adult games, arts and crafts, country store and more. Grand raffle: $10 per ticket, $10k grand prize. Sept. 13 food options include food trucks, cookout and beer tent; Sept. 14 food options include food trucks, booths, beer tent and traditional chicken dinner. 763-290-3834. stmcatholicchurch.org/fallfestival
St. Patrick, Inver Grove Heights — Fall Festival: Sept. 13, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 3535 72nd St. E. Sept. 13 events include food and beverages, bingo, bottle shoppe, silent auction; Sept. 14 events include food and beverages, petting zoo, bingo, pull tabs, kids’ games, silent auction, bottle shoppe, country store and cash raffle. Food options on both days include dinner, beer, margaritas, soda and water. Dinner pricing: adults: $15, kids: $5. 651-455-6624.
Immaculate Conception (Marysburg), Madison Lake — Fall Festival: Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 10:30 a.m. outdoor Mass. 27528 Patrick St. Food, beverages, kids’ games, raffle, bake sale and farmers market. Food options include picnic-style fare. Freewill offering. 507-357-6633. maryschurches.com
St. Charles, Bayport — Fall Festival: Sept. 14, 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Mass. 409 Third St. N. Food, beverages, live music, kids’ carnival games, inflatable obstacle course, silent auction, cake walk and more. Food options include food trucks, beer, wine, soft drinks and root beer floats. 651-439-4511. stcharlesbayport.com
St. John the Baptist, Jordan — 2025 Fall Festival: Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Mass. 313 Second St. E. Food, beverages, marketplace, “SJB sports lounge” with two big screen TVs featuring live NFL games, kids’ games, ring toss, quilt auction, live music, raffle, pull tabs and more. Food options include chicken dinner, outdoor food stands, beer and soft drinks. Pricing: adults: $18, kids: $9. 952-492-2640. sjbjordan.org/fall-festival
St. Ambrose, Woodbury — Fallfest: Sept. 19, 5:30-10 p.m.; Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 4125 Woodbury Drive. Sept. 19 events include live music by Top Shelf at 6-10 p.m. Sept. 20 events include 8:30 a.m. 5K run, family trivia at noon-1 p.m., talent show at 1-3 p.m., swing dancing at 3-4 p.m., and live music by Good for Gary at 6-10 p.m. Both days include food, beverages, carnival rides, games for all ages, bingo, silent auction and raffles. Food options include hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled chicken, pizza, nachos, corn on the cob, Culver’s frozen custard, carnival food, beer tent, wine and soft drinks. 651-768-3030. saintambrosecatholic.org/fallfest-2025
Annunciation, Minneapolis — Septemberfest: Sept. 19, 5-10 p.m.; Sept. 20, 12-10 p.m.; Sept. 21, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Mass. Sept. 21. 501 W. 54th St. Food, beverages, homerun derby, outdoor movie, live music, food, kids’ games, bingo, llamas and silent disco. Night of Sept. 19 food options include a fish fry; night of Sept. 20 food options include steak fry; food options both nights include a food tent, beer, wine and soft drinks. annunciationmsp.org/church/septemberfest
St. Rita, Cottage Grove — Fall Festival: Sept. 19, 5-9 p.m.; Sept. 20, 4-9 p.m.; Sept. 21, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 5 p.m. polka Mass Sept. 20. 8694 80th St. S. Food, beverages, bingo, silent auction and raffle. Food options include pig roast dinner, hot dogs, chicken wings, meatballs, popcorn, beer, soda and water. 651-459-4596. saintritas.org
Good Shepherd, Golden Valley — Oktoberfest: Sept. 20, 5-9 p.m. 4 p.m. Mass. 145 Jersey Ave. S. Food, beverages, dunk tank, inflatables and more. Food options include pretzels, brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, beer garden and wine. 763-544-0416. goodshepherdgv.org/oktoberfest
St. Jerome, Maplewood — Fall Festival: Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Mass. 380 Roselawn Ave. E. Food, beverages, car show staring at 11 a.m., events from 1-4 p.m. including silent auction, kids’ games, inflatables, craft boutique, cake walk and cherry tree, live entertainment by the Backyard Band starting at 5:30 p.m. Food options include hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, french fries, tacos, Filipino meat skewers and rice, Karen bubble tea, beer, wine and soft drinks. 651-771-1209. stjerome-church.org
St. Rose of Lima, Roseville — St. Rose Block Party: Sept. 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Mass. 2048 Hamline Ave. N. Food, beverages, live music and kids’ games. Food options include food trucks, wine, beer and various non-alcoholic drinks. 651-645-9389. saintroseoflima.net
St. Albert, Albertville — Harvest of Blessing: Sept. 20, 5:30-10 p.m.; Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 a.m. Mass. 11400 57th St. NE. Food, beverages, live music, bean bag tournament, kids’ games, silent auction, theme basket raffles, bake sale, farmers’ market, bingo and cake walk. Food options include food, drinks, coffee shop, outdoor snacks and beverage window. 763-497-2474. churchofstalbert.org/parishfestival
St. Peter, Forest Lake — Fall Festival: Sept. 20, 12-9 p.m.; Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 5 p.m. Mass Sept. 20. 1250 South Shore Drive. Food, beverages, all-star wrestling, inflatable obstacle course, silent auction, cribbage tournament, traveling zoo, country store, kids’ games, adult games, parish trivia contest, coloring contest, bingo and raffle drawing. Sept. 20 food options include hot dogs at noon, food truck at 1 p.m., popcorn, cotton candy, beer, wine and soft drinks; Sept. 21 food options include pork and turkey dinner. 651-982-2200. stpeterfl.org/fall-festival-2025
St. Peter, North St. Paul — Fall Festival: Sept. 20, 5-9 p.m.; Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 4 p.m. Mass Sept. 20; 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass Sept. 21. 2600 Margaret St. N. Food, beverages, live music including the Express Band on Sept. 20 and The Backyard Band on Sept. 21, kids’ games, bottle lotto, bingo, craft market, silent auction, cornhole tournament, raffle, Vikings game on the big screen (Sept. 21 at noon), bake sale and pull tabs. Food options include food trucks such as the Green Mill Pizza truck, Eggroll Queen, Xtreme Cuisine and others, burgers, brats, hot dogs, beer garden, soft drinks and a pancake breakfast on Sept. 21. 651-777-8304. churchofstpeternsp.org/festival
St. Vincent de Paul, Brooklyn Park — Harvest Festival: Sept. 20, 6-11 p.m.; Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 11 a.m. Mass Sept. 21. 9100 93rd Ave. N. Sept. 20 events include food, beverages, Oktoberfest celebrations with live music and a DJ; Sept. 21 event options include food, beverages, DJ, games for all ages, bingo, pull tabs and cash raffle with $10K prize. Sept. 20 food offerings include food trucks; Sept. 21 food offerings include pulled pork sandwiches or hot dog with chips, watermelon and dessert, as well as pizza, popcorn, beer, seltzer and soda. 763-425-2210. saintvdp.org
St. Anne, Le Sueur — Applefest: Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 511 N. Fourth St. 10:30 a.m. Mass at the church, 217 N. Third St. Pork loin roast dinner, beverages, cash raffle, prize raffle and bake sale. Pricing: ages 11+: $15, ages 5-10: $10, ages 4 and under: free. 507-665-3811. stanneschurchlesueur.org
St. Margaret Mary, Golden Valley — Fall Festival: Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 a.m. Mass. 2323 Zenith Ave. N. Food, beverages, live music, silent auction, bingo, kids’ games, ring toss and raffle. Food options include Indian dinner and pulled pork dinner. Pricing: adults: $15, kids: $10. 763-588-9466. smm-gv.org
St. Peter, Mendota — Fall Festival: Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass. 1405 Sibley Memorial Highway. Food, beverages, bingo with cash prizes, silent auction, kids’ games (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.), inflatables, BEEP BEEP cars, country store, dice game (ages 21-plus), closest to the pin, live music and cash raffle with $5K grand prize. Food options include pulled pork sandwiches, brats, hot dogs, various sides, cheese curds, mini-donuts, pie, coffee and a beer and wine bar. 651-452-4550. stpetersmendota.org
St. John the Baptist, New Brighton — FallFest: Sept. 26, 5-10 p.m.; Sept. 27, 2-10 p.m.; Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 10:30 a.m. polka Mass Sept. 28. 835 Second Ave. NW. Food, beverages, live music from three different bands, fireworks, car show, grand raffle, grill the priests, silent auction, kids’ and adult games, fun run, bingo, purse bingo, inflatables, silent disco and more. Food options include a pig roast, traditional Booya, food trucks, hamburgers, pork chop on a stick, chicken, corn, hot dogs, ice cream, beer, soda, water, coffee and more. 651-633-8333. stjohnnb.com/fallfest
Holy Childhood and Maternity of Mary, St. Paul — OctoberFest: Sept. 27, 5 p.m. at Holy Childhood, 1435 Midway Parkway. 5 p.m. Mass. After Mass stay for food, fun, beer, wine and live German music. Ages 21-plus only. See website for ticket prices.
Guardian Angels, Chaska — Fall Festival: Sept. 27, 12-8 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Mass. 215 W. Second St. Food, beverages, car show with DJ music, bingo, silent auction, country store, boutique store, mariachi band, karaoke, historic church tour and kids’ activities. Food options include American and Latino foods, homemade apple crisp, pie, ice cream, beer, wine, soda, water and coffee. 952-227-4000. gachaska.org
Our Lady of Lourdes, Minneapolis — LourdesFest: Sept. 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 1 Lourdes Place. Pulled pork, beverages, live music, kids’ games and silent auction. 612-379-2259. lourdesmpls.org
St. Hubert, Chanhassen — Harvest Festival: Sept. 27, 4-10 p.m. 4 p.m. Mass. 8201 Main St. Food, beverages, live music, inflatables, bingo, raffles, face painting, caricatures, ministry representatives and more. Food options include pig roast, food trucks, beer, wine and soft drinks. 952-934-9106. sthubert.org
Presentation of Mary, Maplewood — Fall Festival: Sept. 27, 5-10 p.m.; Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 9 a.m. Mass Sept. 28. 1725 Kennard St. Food, beverages, family games, raffle and pull tabs. Food options include pulled pork dinner, egg rolls, chicken wings, rice, hamburgers, fries, brats and slushies. 651-777-8116. presentationofmary.org/2024-fall-festival
St. Michael, Farmington — Feast Day Family Fest: Sept. 27, 5:30-8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 11:30-3:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass Sept. 28. 22120 Denmark Ave. Sept. 27 events include food, beverages and bingo. Sept. 28 events include food, beverages, kids’ games, country store, bake sale, silent auction and live auction. Sept. 27 food options include a chicken dinner; Sept. 28 food options include hot dogs, walking tacos, ice cream and more. 651-463-3360. stmichael-farmington.org
Most Holy Redeemer, Montgomery — Fall Festival: Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 10 a.m. Mass. 206 W. Vine Ave.
St. Gregory the Great, North Branch — 44th Annual Booya and Fall Festival: Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass. 38725 Forest Blvd. Food, beverages, silent auction, raffle tickets, children’s games, 50/50 raffle, bottle booth and country store. Food options include booya cooked on-site, hot dogs, chips, homemade bars, water, lemonade, wine booth and coffee. Booya also available in carry-out quarts. Pricing: $2-10 for food, $1-5 for activities. 651-674-4056. stgregorynb.org
St. John the Baptist, Vermillion — Fall Festival: Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 a.m. Mass. 111 Main St. W. Food, beverages, kids’ games, tractor pull, meat raffle, silent auction, bingo, bake sale and raffle. Food options include BBQ, pork chop on a stick, pizza, German potato salad, beer, seltzers and soft drinks. 651-437-9030, stjohns-vermillion.com
St. Pascal Baylon, St. Paul — Fall Festival: Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 1757 Conway St. Food, beverages, 60 different theme baskets, cash sweepstakes raffle, jewelry boutique, bingo, craft boutique, free kids’ activities. Food options include homemade lasagna dinner served 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; limited number of dinner tickets will be available at the festival, RSVP on parish website. Pricing: dinner: $12, raffle tickets: $5. 651-774-1585. stpascals.org
St. Timothy, Maple Lake — 72nd Annual Fall Festival: Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 215 Division St. E. Food, beverages, baskets of chance, bingo, bottle blast, cake walk, cash raffle, kids’ games, country store, meat raffle, pull tabs and more. Food options include a dinner, hamburger stand, popcorn, candy, beer and soft drinks. 320-963-3726. churchofsttimothy.org
OCTOBER
St. Joseph, New Hope — Fall Festival: Oct. 11, 3:30-9 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Mass. 8701 36th Ave. N. Food, beverages, bake sale, silent auction, raffle tickets, kids’ games, bingo, live entertainment and wall of wine. Food options include turkey dinner, pulled pork, hot dogs, brats, pizza, chips, candy, popcorn, juice boxes, water, soft drinks, beer and wine. 763-544-3352. stjosephparish.com/fall-festival
St. Joseph, Rosemount — Harvest Festival: Oct. 11, 2:30-9 p.m. 5 p.m. Mass. 13900 Biscayne Ave. W. Food, beverages, live music, bingo, kids’ games and activities including inflatable archery, pumpkin painting, silent auction and raffle. Food options include chicken dinner, caramel apples, apple donuts, pumpkin bars, chips, beer, wine, soft drinks and apple cider. 651-423-4402. stjosephcommunity.org/special-event/parish-festival
Holy Name, Minneapolis — Fall Festival: Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Mass. 3637 11th Ave. S. Food, beverages, kids’ games, bingo, raffle, pull tabs, music, silent auction. Food options include pancake breakfast until 11 a.m., food court and beer garden. 612-724-5465. churchoftheholyname.org
St. Stephen, Anoka — Pumpkin Fest: Oct. 18, 5-9 p.m. 5 p.m. Mass. 525 Jackson St. Food, beverages, Trunk or Treat, chalk art, kids’ games and cash raffle. Food options include Mexican and American food, beer, wine and soft drinks. 763-421-2471. ststephenchurch.org
St. Agnes, St. Paul — Fall Festival and Booya: Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 9 a.m. Mass. 535 Thomas Ave. Food, beverages, raffle for cash prizes, kids’ games, basket booth, country store and bake sale. Food options include booya for eat-in and takeout, brats and hot dogs, German potato salad, roast turkey dinner, soft drinks. 651-925-8800. churchofsaintagnes.org
NOVEMBER
St. Mary, New Trier — Sausage Supper: Nov. 23, 12-7 p.m. 8 a.m. Mass. 8433 238th St. E. Food, beverages, silent auction, craft sale, kids’ grab bags and raffle. Food options include sausage, potato salad, German potato salad, pies, beer, seltzers and soft drinks. 651-437-9030, stmarys-newtrier.com
Sts. Peter and Paul, Loretto — Christkindlmarkt: Nov. 29, 12-8 p.m. 4 p.m. Mass. 150 Railway St. E. Food, beverages, local artisans and vendors, silent auction, free live music, Cafe Vienna Coffee House and Cakes, free kids’ games and crafts and more. Food options include a Bavarian grill, pulled pork, brats, franks, German potato salad, soft drinks, cookies, soft pretzels, beer and Gluehwein. Cafe Vienna offerings include specialty coffees and cakes. 763-479-0535. sspap.org/christkindlmarkt
