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JosaFEST 2024

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Join Us for JosaFEST: Our Annual Parish Festival
Located right in our church parking lot, community park and surrounding grounds, JosaFEST is our annual parish fall festival, a cherished community tradition made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Saturday night offers adults an evening of live music, delicious food, and drinks, while Sunday is all about family fun, with activities and entertainment for kids of all ages. Here is what's in store for 2024:

2024 Schedule of Events and Band Lineup

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14:  5 PM - 10 PM

Kick off the weekend with an exciting line-up of entertainment and activities for all ages!

4 PM  Saturday Mass
Our Saturday Vigil Mass on opening day of JosaFest will be an hour early at 4pm (instead of 5pm). Join us to worship and stay for the fun.

5 PM – 7 PM  Midnight Hour
Let this electrifying 10-piece band fill your soul with their passionate performance.

7:30 PM – 10 PM  The Red Roses
Rock out to the authentic, edgy sounds of this alternative and indie rock band, playing hits from the 90's and 2000's.
 
7 PM – 10 PM  Lakeshore Sport & Fitness (LSF) Kids’ Night Out
Parents, give your kids an evening to remember with games, swimming, pizza, and a movie at LSF. Open to children ages 5-12, and non-members are welcome. Cost: $40 per child and RSVP required. SJS parent volunteers will escort the kids back to JosaFEST at 10 PM, or you can pick up your child promptly at 10 PM. LSF Members can sign up via the app; non-members can email [email protected].

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15:  11 AM - 4 PM

The fun continues with a family-focused day packed with performances, activities, and great food.
 
10 AM  Sunday Mass
Start your day off at Mass with your friends and family, then join us outside for another festive day!
 
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM  SJS Cheerleaders
Our school's cheerleaders kick off the day with some St. Josaphat spirit!

11:30 AM – 12 PM  Imaginarium Theater
Watch as SJS students dazzle the crowd with scenes and songs from this summer's Aladdin Jr. musical.
 
12 PM – 1:30 PM  Brian & Christin Acker
Enjoy popular duets from our Children’s Music Director and his wife. Kids will also get the chance to take the stage for a special performance.

2 PM – 4 PM  The Brazel Band
Get ready to sing along to classic rock, country, blues, and pop hits from this talented sibling cover band.
 
Kids’ Zone
Get ready for some serious fun!
  • Spin out of control in our Tubs of Fun
  • A giant climbing wall to challenge the brave
  • Carnival games to test your skills
  • JosaFEST's famous Cake Walks at 1:30 PM
  • Children’s Raffle with multiple prizes at 3 PM

Food & Beverages

Satisfy your appetite with delicious festival favorites, including burgers, hot dogs, Italian beef, sausages, and snacks. There will also be special treats just for kids! Adults can enjoy craft brews in take-home JosaFEST pints, as well as hard seltzers, wine, and cocktails. Don’t miss our celebrity bartenders—your favorite SJS teachers—serving drinks at 5 PM on Saturday!

Get Involved & Help Out

We Need YOU
With such a fantastic line-up, we’ll need plenty of helping hands. SJS Parents—get a head start on your 20-hour volunteer commitment while having a great time. Volunteer today!

Purchase Tickets & Wristbands Now

Tickets, sponsorships, and Kids' Zone wristbands are available now!
Purchase sponsorships by Wednesday, September 11 to get your family’s name on the JosaFEST Sponsors Banner.
 
Event Chair: Jim Malooly
 
Volunteers: Val Jalon
The Volunteer Chairperson leads volunteer recruitment, training and scheduling. Maintains volunteer contact information and communications. Ensures compliance requirements (age restrictions for serving alcohol, virtus training for volunteers working with children, etc).

Food & Beverage: Shunt Madanyan & Eric Sward    
Food and Beverage Co-Chairs are responsible for all aspects related to food and beverages, including menu planning, selection, quantity and solicitation of supplier donations and/or contracts. They manage logistical aspects of location layout and design, setup, delivery, storage, preparation, presentation, inventory, serving and cleanup. They ensure health, safety and age regulation compliance and coordinate with committee members to obtain necessary permits, volunteer staffing & training, and they are present to oversee food & beverage service throughout the event.

Entertainment: Ada Gjepali
The Entertainment Chairperson works with other members of the committee to select and execute contracts or agreements for entertainment, including live bands, DJs, performers and activities, as well as developing the schedule of events. Oversees subcommittees for:
    • Raffles: Ada Gjepali
    • Children’s Activities: Erin Delawalla
 
Venue: Wadeh Constancce & Lito
The Venue Chairs manage the tent, stage & power requirements and logistics including delivery and removal of materials, and work with the parish office to develop plans for emergency action, safety and security, waste management, and to obtain necessary permits and licenses. Oversees subcommittees for:
    • Decorations, Lighting, Setup & Cleanup: OPEN- this could be you!
    • Trash Removal & Porta Potties: Wadeh Constance 
 
Sponsorships & Ticket Sales: OPEN - this could be you!
The Sponsorships and Ticket Sales Chairperson is responsible for soliciting financial and in-kind support from sponsors to fund the event. In collaboration with other committee members, this chair establishes levels of sponsorship, category exclusivity, ticket pricing, donor recognition and benefits. Establishes the ticket sales process, point of entry ticket sales and setup, and manages materials.
    • Greater Giving Website Administration: Christine Frech
 
Marketing & Communications: Stephanie Samz & Katie Richmond
Consults with parish marketing team to develop a communications plan. Creative design, logo and content creation, flyers, signage and promotional marketing materials. Supports and directs communications to subcommittees:
    • Photo & Video Production: OPEN - this could be you!
    • Social Media: OPEN - this could be you!

Finance: Michelle Knight & Christine Frech