PARISHFALLFESTIVALGUIDE

Nativity, Cleveland Aug. 5: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Live music by “100 Years of Picking.” Cash raffle, silent auction, family yard games and kids‘ games, cash bar and Bloody Mary bar. Hamburgers, hot dogs and more (freewill donations). 200 Main St. maryschurchescom

Immaculate Conception, Columbia Heights — Aug. 4-6: 6–10:30 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5: noon–4 p.m. Aug 6. Different food each day, beer tent, pull tabs, raffle (all 3 days). Aug. 4: Xpedition tribute band to Journey, Foreigner, Kansas, Styx; Aug. 5: Rubber Soul tribute band to the Beatles.

Admission: Aug. 4 and 5 $10; Aug. 6: Family Day, bingo, kids‘ games raffle, silent auction and more. 4030 Jackson St NE. iccsonline.org

St. Raphael, Crystal — Aug. 4-5: 5:30–10 p.m. Aug. 4; 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Aug. 5. A variety of food and drink, softball and cornhole tournament, pull tabs, bingo, live band, a kids train and games. Fun for ages 1-101. 7301 Bass Lake Road straphaelcrystal.org

St John the Baptist, Dayton — Aug. 6: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Chicken dinner served 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Raffles, theme basket silent auction, flea market, country store, bingo and refreshments. 18380 Columbus St. sjbdayton.org

Immaculate Conception, Lonsdale — AugustFest, Aug. 6: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Mass at 10 a.m. Chicken dinner, KC grill, fresh cookie stand, family fun, kids‘ games, bingo, cornhole tournament, cash raffle drawings and more. 202 Alabama St. SE. icchurch.cc

Transfiguration, Oakdale — Sunday Funday Festival, Aug. 6: noon–6 p.m. Smoked ribs and pulled pork sandwiches, eggrolls, corn on the cob, beer garden, bingo, games for all ages, music, karaoke, door prizes each hour, 50/50 raffle and more. 6133 15th St. N. transfigurationmn.org

St. George, Long Lake — Corn Days Festival, Aug. 12-13: Aug. 12: noon–10 p.m. Roasted corn, live music, Alma Folklorica dance performance, beer tent, inflatables and inflatable games, caricaturist, petting zoo, super raffle, variety of food, craft and merchandise vendors, and classic cars. 4 p.m. Mass. Parade and 5K run TBD. Aug.13: 9:15 a.m. Mass, breakfast, and Super Raffle Drawing. 133 Brown Road N. corndays.com stgeorgelonglake.org

St. Joseph of the Lakes, Lino Lakes — Summer Festival, Aug. 12-13: Aug 12: 5 p.m. Mass under the big tent, followed by pork dinner and other concessions, 6 p.m. Joe ‘s Bar, GB Leighton 7–10 p.m., fireworks afterwards. 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Aug. 13: chicken picnic and other concessions, Joe ‘s Bar, games for all ages, bingo, live music with Saints of Swing and Java Soul, silent auction (online and in person) raffles and more. 171 Elm St. mystjoes.me

St. Wenceslaus, New Prague — Aug. 13: 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Highlights include two Polka Masses at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Food trucks all day, merchandise mart, plus bingo, games, ice cream, beer garden, raffles, live music and more. npcatholic.org

Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Minneapolis — Summer Festival, Aug. 19: 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Food and beverages, live music and dancing, raffle, games. 1315 2nd St. NE. parishonline.com/ organization/ss–cyril–methodius

St. Gerard Majella, Brooklyn Park — Corn Fest, Aug. 19: noon–10 p.m: Fun, games, live music, bingo and beer garden. Food: ‘best ‘ corn on the cob this side of the Mississippi, Vietnamese and American food, hot fresh mini-donuts and more. A chance to win the grand prize of $5,000, along with other cash prizes. Also includes a silent basket auction. 9600 Regent Ave. N. st-gerard.org

Looking for fun that supports the faith, brings family, friends, parishioners and neighbors together? Place this Parish Fall Festival Guide for August to November under a magnet on the refrigerator, tack it onto a bulletin board or store it somewhere safe and accessible. With information provided by parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, the guide lists fall festivals and highlights some of their offerings. Check TheCatholicSpirit.com and parish websites for updates.

— The Catholic Spirit country store, inflatables and cake walk for the kids. Tasty food and beverages. 707 89th Ave. NE. churchofsttimothy.com

St. Mary, Stillwater — Wild Rice Festival and Germanfest, Sept. 8 and 10: 5–10 p.m. Sept 8: 11 a.m. –4 p.m. Sept 10. Sept 8: Germanfest is our 21+ event celebrating our German heritage. Enjoy German food, beer and wine, and live polka bands. Sept 10: Wild Rice Festival serves the best chicken and wild rice dinner. Enjoy games, silent auction, bingo, beer, cake walk, 2nd hand treasures and more.! 423 Fifth St. South. stmichaelandstmarystillwater.org

Holy Cross, Minneapolis — September Fest, Sept. 8-10: 5–10 p.m. Sept 8; 5–10 p.m. Sept 9; 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Sept 10. Join us for fish fry Sept. 8, Polish food Sept. 9 and 10. Live music, crafts, silent auction, pop toss, beer garden, a snack booth and more. 17th and 4th St. NE. ourholycross.org

St. Odilia, Shoreview — Sept. 8-10: 6–10 p.m. Sept. 8: Latino dancers and food, Backyard Band, and variety of food trucks; 3–10 p.m. Sept. 9: farmers market, book sales, games, silent auction, live auction (6 p.m.), music and inflatables; noon–4 p.m. Sept 10: bingo, silent auction, music, inflatables, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses with festival choir. Additional Masses: 5 p.m. Sept. 8; 7:30 a.m., 1 p.m.(Spanish); 6 p.m. Sept. 10. 3459 Victoria St. N. stodilia.org

Blessed Sacrament, St. Paul — Fun Fest, Aug. 19-20: 5–9 p.m. Aug. 19: noon–4 p.m. Aug 20, Aug. 19: spaghetti dinner, music, drinks and fun. Aug. 20: food, drinks, music, Take–A–Chance, silent auction, book sale and games for all ages. 2119 Stillwater Ave E. blessedsacramentsp.org

Ss. Joachim & Anne, Shakopee, JACS JAM, — Aug. 19-20: Aug. 19: 4 p.m. Polka Mass (under tent), 5–10 p.m. live bands and festivities, food, beverage, raffles, country store, bake sale, bingo, pull tabs, adult and children‘s games. Aug. 20: 9 a.m. Mass, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. festivities include family entertainment, Czech Concertina band, silent and live quilt auctions, and famous Chicken Plop game. SJA–Marystown campus, 15850 Marystown Road. SSJACS.org

Most Holy Trinity, Veseli — Aug. 20: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 11 a.m. Polka Mass grilled pork and dumpling dinner, continuous music, games for all, country store, silent auction, homebaked good with Czech favorites, food and refreshments. Raffle drawing, 6:30 p.m. Na Shledanou Ve Veseli! (See you in Veseli!). 4939 N. Washington St. mhtveseli.com

St. Genevieve, Centerville — Aug. 20: 11 a.m. –3 p.m. Fun, food and friends. Picnic with broasted chicken, coleslaw, corn, dinner roll and cookie. Beer tent, raffles, bingo, kids‘ games, silent auction, fellowship and fun! 6995 Centerville Rd. stgen.org

St. Thomas the Apostle, Corcoran — Aug. 20, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. A day of fun that includes our delicious turkey dinner, DJ music, kids‘ area, inflatables, face painting, bingo, lawn games, cake walk, beer tent, bake sale, farmer‘s market, silent auction, cash raffle and more. Join us for 7:30 a.m. and/or 10:30 a.m. Mass before the festival. 20000 County Road 10. churchofstthomas.org

Our Lady of Guadalupe, St Paul — Family Fun Festival, Aug. 25-26: 5:30–9:30 p.m. Aug. 25, 5:30 p.m. Mass; 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Aug. 26, 8 a.m. Mass. Authentic Mexican food stands, entertainment, music, dancers, children‘s games, face painting and more. Proceeds benefit the parish. 401 Concord St. olgcatholic.org

St. Victoria, Victoria – Sunset Fest, Aug. 25-26: 5–10 p.m. Aug. 25: ‘Family Night ‘, with a talent show, outdoor movie night, hot dog, chips, water and pop for purchase, along with beer and wine for adults. 5 p.m. Mass Aug. 26: followed by food and beverages, bingo, kids ‘ games, teen zone, and beer tent with live music. Ends at 10 p.m. Check the parish website for updated information and times. 8228 Victoria Drive. stvictoria.net

St. Luke, Clearwater — Aug. 27: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Food and beverages, games for all ages, quilt raffle, cash raffle, silent auction, quilt auction, bingo and country market, cake walk. 17545 Huber Ave. NW. churchofstlukes.com

St. Mathias, Hampton — Fun Fest, Aug. 27: 11 a.m.–until live auction ends! Food, children‘s games, country store, silent auction, bingo, rip tickets, raffle, beer wagon, pork chops, brat meals and desserts. Live entertainment 11 a.m. –2 p.m. Live auction to follow. Join us for Mass at 10 a.m. 23315 Northfield Blvd. stmathias-hampton.com

St. Bonaventure, Bloomington — Sept. 8-9: 5–10 p.m. Sept. 8, serving broasted chicken dinner from 4:30–7 p.m. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sept. 9: Festival fun for everyone from kids‘ activities and crafts to live entertainment, a cash raffle, games of chance, and more than 200 classic cars. Fabulous food options reflect our diverse parish, from Vietnamese egg rolls made in our very own church kitchen to fresh cut French fries with grilled burgers and a custom seasoning for our premier pork chops. 7 p.m. Mass Sept. 9. Check our website for full schedule. 901 E. 90th St. saintbonaventure.org/fall-festival

St. Timothy, Blaine Carnival, Sept. 8-9: 5–10 p.m. Sept 8: noon–10 p.m. Sept 9: Fun for the whole family that includes games, live music and dancing, bingo, beer tent, silent auction,

St. Patrick, Oak Grove — CountryFest, Sept. 8-10: 8 p.m.–11 p.m. Sept. 8: 2 p.m.–11 p.m. Sept. 9: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sept. 10. Sept. 8: youth block party. Sept. 9: games, bingo, country store, food and drinks, silent auction, pull tabs, scarecrow contest, barbecue RibFest contest, craft beer, wine pull, live band, fireworks. Sept. 10: games, bingo, country store, classic car show, food and drinks, live quilt auction, silent auction, raffle drawing. 19921 Nightingale St. NW. st-patircks.org stpatrcks.org/events/countryfest

Holy Family Maronite, Mendota Heights — Sept. 9: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Mediterranean cuisine, eat in or take out, bakery, games for both adults and children, silent auction, cash raffle. No charge for entry to festival. 1960 Lexington Ave. S. holyfamilymaronitechurch.org

Our Lady of the Prairie, Belle Plaine — Sept. 9: 5–9 p.m. Raffle tickets, live raffle, silent auction, farmers market, food stand, food truck, beer stand, children ‘s games, and live music by Sean Benz. 200 E. Church St. ourladyoftheprairie.com

St. Jude of the Lake, Mahtomedi — Cornfest, Sept. 9: 3–10 p.m. Come enjoy the best corn in town! Activities include: cornhole tournament, bingo, kids‘ games, brown bag raffle, live music by GB Leighton and great food. 700 Mahtomedi Ave. stjudeofthelake.org

Holy Family, St Louis Park — Family Fun and Kickball Tournament, Sept. 9-10: noon–10 p.m. Sept. 9; noon–4 p.m. Sept. 10. Sept. 9: family fun includes carnival games, pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, a beer garden, bingo, corn-hole tournament, outdoor food, cash raffle, auction, and live entertainment and chance baskets at school grounds 5925 West Lake Street. Sept 10: kickball tournament with donuts, coffee and food trucks at Keystone Park 3034 Alabama Ave S. hfcmn.org

St. Joseph the Worker, Maple Grove — 2023 Family Reunion, Sept. 9-10: 5 p.m. Mass Sept. 9, then join us for activities including food trucks, games for all, live music. 10 a.m. Mass (outdoor) Sept. 10, followed by KC picnic and live music. 7180 Hemlock Lane. sjtw.net

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St. Mary, Waverly — Sept. 9-10: 5–10 p.m. Sept. 9; 4 p.m. Polka Mass, 5–7 p.m. pork chop dinner, 6–10 p.m. music by Rod Cerar and Band. Sept. 10: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses, 9:30 a.m. rolls, coffee and bingo and 10 a.m. cake walk. 2 p.m. entertainment by World ‘s nuttiest DJ Chopper Lammers. Activities on both days: 10 a.m. KC food, and noon beer stand, raffle booth, silent auction theme basket, garage sale and kids‘ games. 303 N. 6th St. stmarys-waverly.net

St. Michael, St. Michael — Sept. 9-10: 2–9:30 p.m. Sept. 9; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 10. Sept. 9: bags tournament, food trucks, craft beer, and live music. Sept. 10: food trucks, refreshments, country store, arts and crafts, kids games, silent auction, and more. 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. chicken dinner (or until gone). $10 raffle tickets: drawing Sept. 10 at 4:00 p.m. 11300 Frankfort Pkwy NE. stmcatholicchurch.org

St. Mary, Le Center — Family Block Party, Sept. 10: 1–6 p.m. Start with noon Mass, then join us for food trucks and music by Gold Star Band. Bring a lawn chair. 165 N. Waterville Ave. stmarysthenry.org

St. Stanislaus, St Paul —Fall Fest and Turkey Dinner, Sept. 10: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Join us for bingo, wheel of fortune, cotton candy, kids’ store and games, live music, beer and hotdogs, white elephant garage sale, silent auction jar bar, bakery, ice cream truck and our famous turkey dinner with all the trimmings! 398 Superior St. ststan.org

Guardian Angels, Oakdale — Sept. 15-16: 4:45-8:30 p.m. Sept. 15; 10 a.m.-dusk Sept. 16. $10,000 raffle, kids‘ games, huge silent auction, inflatables/slides, beer and food tent, quilt and restaurant raffle. Plus live band and fireworks Sept.16. 8260 4th St. N. guardian-angels.org

Annunciation, Minneapolis — Septemberfest, Sept. 15-17: 5–9 p.m. Sept. 15; noon–10 p.m. Sept. 16. Sept. 15-16: Fun for the whole family. Live music Sept. 15: Hurricane Blaze; Sept. 16: Belfast Cowboys. Carnival games, pie shoppe, farmer‘s market, llamas, wiffleball, delicious food and beverages all weekend! Come celebrate an outdoor Mass Sept. 17 at 9:30 a.m. 509 W. 54th St. annunciationmsp.org/church

Our Lady of the Lake, Mound — The Incredible Festival, Sept. 15-17: 5–11 p.m. Sept. 15; 11 a.m. –11 p.m. Sept. 16; 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sept. 17. Food, silent auction, carnival rides, games, beer tent, bingo and more. No entrance fees. Benefits the parish 2385 Commerce Blvd. ourladyofthelake.com

Nativity of our Lord, St Paul — The Nativity County Fair, Sept. 15-17: 5–10 p.m. Sept. 15; noon–10 p.m. Sept. 16; 10:30 a.m. Mass,11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Sept. 17. Food and beverages for the entire family, games, live music and entertainment, bingo, amusement rides and more. Additional details online. 1900 Wellesley Ave. nativitycountyfail.org

St. Helena, Minneapolis — Autumn Days, Sept. 15-17: 6–10 p.m. Sept. 15; 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Sept. 16; 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Sept. 17. Food, cash and quilt bingo (50 handmade quilts), rides, games, silent auction, garage sale, book sale. Sept. 15: fish fry and 10 p.m. fireworks. Sept. 16: 10 a.m. parade, pig roast, Asian food. Sept. 17: car show. 3204 E. 43rd St. sainthelena.us

Divine Mercy, Faribault — Spirit Fest Fall Festival, Sept. 16: 4–9 p.m. Smoked pork and turkey drumstick dinner and food trucks. Music by Sonar Worship at 4 p.m. Mass and on our outdoor stage. There will be kids‘ games, free drive-in movie, country store, raffles, silent auction and fireworks! 139 Mercy Dr. divinemercy.cc

Holy Name of Jesus, Wayzata —Fall Fest, Sept. 16: 5–9 p.m. 4 p.m. Mass followed by amazing food options, kids’ carnival games and inflatables, sweepstakes, entertainment by Emerson Avenue, classic car show, good friends and more. 155 County Road 24. hnoj.org/fallfest

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Maplewood —Fall Festival, Sept. 16-17: 5–9 p.m. Sept. 16: 4 p.m. Mass followed by taco dinner, pull tabs, bonfire and outdoor movie. 10:30 a.m.3:30 p.m., Sept. 17: 9:30 a.m. Mass followed by food booth, silent auction, basket booth, bingo, pull tabs, Kiddieland games. 1725 Kennard St. presntationofmary.org

St. John the Baptist, Jordan — Rock the Lot and Fall Festival, Sept. 16-17: 6–11 p.m. Sept. 16; 9 a.m. –4 p.m. Sept. 17. Sept. 16: Rock the Lot features a live outdoor band, food vendors, street dance (across the street from the church). Sept. 17: funland for kids, games, prizes, homemade chicken dinner, bingo, food stands, live music, quilt auction, raffles, pull tabs, sports lounge, jackpot drawings, and a marketplace. 313 E Second St. sjbjordan.org

St. Patrick, Inver Grove Heights — Sept. 16-17: 4:30–7:30 p.m. Sept. 16; 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Sept. 17. Lasagna dinner, Sept. 16. Food trucks and kids’ games, Sept. 17. Both days: pull tabs, bingo, bottle shoppe, silent auction, beer tent, entertainment. 3535 72nd St. East. churchofstpatrick.com

St. Peter, Mendota — Sept. 16-17: 5 p.m. Mass Sept. 16, followed by concessions and a freewill offering outdoor movie featuring “The Super Mario Brothers Movie” around 7:15 p.m., silent auction and cash raffle sales. 10 a.m. Mass, Sept. 17, then 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Boland Family Cheese Curds, Smokin ‘ on Site and King Leo‘s Roasted Corn food trucks, freewill offering pie and coffee, bingo with cash prizes, silent auction, tours of our Historic Church, children‘s games (11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.), inflatables, country store, over 21 dice game, cake walk, corn hole tournament with cash prizes, wine raffle, and cash raffle with a $5000 grand prize. 1405 Highway 13. stpetersmendota.org

Immaculate Conception, Marysburg, Madison Lake — Sept. 17: 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Outdoor Mass (weather permitting). Picnic style fare will be served from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Kids’ games, raffle, bake sale, and farmer‘s market. 27528 Patrick St. maryschurches.org

Immaculate Conception, Watertown — Sept. 17: 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Festival favorites: turkey dinner, beer tent, raffle, kids‘ games, bingo, cake walk, wine pull, silent auction, and country store. Music by Hillbilly Cadillac. 109 Angel Ave NW. iccwatertown.org

Sacred Heart, Rush City — Sept. 17: 10:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Fun for the whole family. Including famous Brass Rail signature chicken, kids’ games, silent auction, country store with baked goods and adult games-50/50, wine and spirits. 415 W 5th Street. sacredheartrcmn.org

St. Albert, Albertville — Sept. 17: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Fun for the whole family. Kids‘ games (free), bingo, coffee bar, horse race pull-tabs, bean bag tournament, raffle baskets, cake walk, bottle surprise, ‘The Market ‘ and grilled food. 5700 Lander Ave NE. churchofstalbert.org

St. Margaret Mary, Golden Valley — Sept. 24: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The festivities will begin with outdoor Mass at 10 a.m. followed by adult and kids‘ games, bingo, silent auction, delicious home cooked food (pulled pork and Indian food). Win up to $2000 in cash prizes -drawing at 2 p.m. Fun and fellowship for all. 2323 Zenith Ave N. smm-gv.org

St. Mary of the Lake, White Bear Lake — Sept. 17: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Buy tasty food from food trucks. Music by Emerson Avenue (bring lawn chairs). Marketplace: handmade mittens, pillows, décor, salsas, breads, produce, flowers and more. Buy wine to sip while shopping. Don‘t miss the jewelry sale, raffles, bingo and kids‘ games. 4690 Bald Eagle Ave. stmarys-wbl.org

St. Vincent de Paul, Brooklyn Park — Harvest Festival, Sept. 17: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Games for kids, teens and adults, bingo, pull tabs, raffles, beer tent, pig roast and more. Drawing at 6:15 p.m. 9100 93rd Ave N. saintvdp.org

St. Ambrose, Woodbury — FallFest, Sept. 22-23: 5:30–10 p.m. Sept. 22; 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sept. 23. Entertainment for all ages including carnival rides, games for adults and children, bingo, big ticket raffle, silent auction, bucket raffle, wine raffle, and beer garden. Talent show Sept. 23. Variety of food including pulled chicken, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, corn on the cob, Culver‘s frozen custard and more. Headliner bands: Rizer

6–10 p.m. Sept. 22 and Good for Gary 6–10 p.m. Sept. 23: 4125 Woodbury Dr. saintambrosecatholic.org

St. John the Baptist, New Brighton — FallFest, Sept. 22-24: 5–10 p.m. Sept. 22; 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Sept. 23; 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sept. 24. Traditional Booya for sale, fun run, bags tournament, live bands, car show, fireworks, bingo, food and drinks, games for both adults and children.

4:30 p.m. Mass Sept. 23: with multicultural music and 10:30 a.m. Polka Mass Sept. 24. 835 2nd Ave NW. stjohnnb.com

Sacred Heart, Robbinsdale — Family Fun Fest, Sept. 23: 4–10:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Mass, followed by bingo, raffle, kids ‘ games, face painting, bottle bash game, various food selections. Band: 45rpm from 7–10 p.m., pull tabs and some new surprises. 4087 West Broadway Ave N.shrmn.org

St. Peter, North St. Paul — Fall Festival and Market, Sept. 23-24: 5–8 p.m. Sept. 23; 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sept. 24. Join us for bingo, live music, pancake breakfast, 40 +local artisans and crafters market, inflatables, games for all ages, cornhole tournament, food trucks, raffles, beer garden, and the Vikings game on a 15‘ video screen. 2600 Margaret St. N. churchofstpeternsp.org/festival

St. Timothy, Maple Lake — Fall Festival, Sept. 24: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. bingo, cake walk, kids’ games, raffles, dinner, KC hamburger stand, country store, kettle corn, music, and religious items and books. 8 Oak Ave N. churchofsttimothy.org

Mary Queen of Peace, Rogers — Church and School Fall Festival, Sept. 24: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Broasted chicken dinner served 11 a.m. –1 p.m. Dinner tickets sold in advance, call the parish office: 763-428-2585. Country store, craft sales, kids‘ games, yard games, bingo and raffle for cash prizes. 21304 Church Ave. mqpcatholic.org

Most Holy Redeemer, Montgomery — Sept. 24: 10 a.m. Mass, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of Christ-centered fellowship with live music, country store, kids‘ games, beer stand, raffle and food vendors. 206 W. Vine Ave. West. hreddemerparish.org

St. John the Baptist, Vermillion — Sept. 24: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Mass at10 a.m. Food, children‘s games, kids‘ tractor pull, silent auction, bingo, pull tabs, meat raffle, beer gardens, and bake sale. Cafeteria style meals featuring pork chop on a stick, brats or hot dogs with sides, and pizza. Raffle and live entertainment. 111 Main St. W. stjohns-vermillion.com

St. Michael, Farmington — Feast Day Family Fest, Sept. 24: 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 22120 Denmark Ave. Visit our website for all the details. stmichael-farmington.org

St. Gregory, North Branch — Fall Festival and Booya, Sept. 25: 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. A Fall celebration for the whole family with the best Booya in town. Children‘s games, raffle ($1000 grand prize), bottle booth, wine booth, silent auction, prizes, hot dogs, chips and drinks. 38725 Forest Blvd. stgreforynb.org

St. Gabriel the Archangel, Hopkins — Sept. 30Oct 1: 5:30–10 p.m. Sept. 30; 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Oct.1. Both days include food and beverages (includes a beer garden), bake shop, country store, inflatable, games and online auction. Sept. 30: 6–9 p.m. live music. Oct. 1: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.chicken dinner, bingo, large TV to watch football. Raffle drawing at 4:30 p.m. 1310 Main St. stgabrielhopkins.org

Guardian Angels, Chaska — Sept. 30: noon–8 p.m. Authentic Latino food, fresh-cut French fries, great burgers, brats, homemade apple crisp, beverages including beer and wine. Enjoy bingo, silent auction, cash raffle, kids ‘ games with prizes. a roll-in car show, entertainment by Ecuadorian and Mexican Dance groups, music by In The Name Worship, a group of youth ministers from our own Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, who will also provide music at the 4:30 p.m. Mass. Karaoke after Mass. 215 W. 2nd St. gachaska.org

St. Joseph, Rosemount — Harvest Festival, Oct. 7: 2–9 p.m. Concessions: beer and wine, caramel apples, chips, hot dogs, soda, water and more. 2 bingo sessions (must be 18+ to play), pumpkin painting, punch wall (for gift cards and prizes), raffle (must be 18+ to play), silent auction, wine pull, inflatable archery and other games and activities for children. 5 p.m. Mass followed by a chicken dinner. 13900 Biscayne Ave. W. stjosephcommunity.org

St. Patrick, Edina — Octoberfest Celebration, Oct. 7: 2–8 p.m. Family Fun. Live music: 3–3:45 p.m. Teddy Bear Band; 4:30–5:30 p.m. Edina High School Ensemble; 6–7:30 p.m. Deutschland Band. Concessions: food trucks, beer, wine and soft drinks. Activities: kids‘ games including bouncy room, bingo and visit with Edina Police and Fire. Adult games including bingo, pull tabs, cornhole. West Parking lot, Mahon Center and Labyrinth. 6820 Saint Patrick ‘s Lane. stpatrick-edina.org

St. Joseph, New Hope— Fall Festival, Oct. 14: 3–9 p.m. Mass and family fun activities including tasty dinners and concessions, pulled pork patio, sodas and adult beverages, live music, kids ‘ games, bottle blast, silent auction, bingo, wall of wine, bake sale, grand raffle and more. Pre-activities at 3 p.m.; Mass at 4 p.m. followed by festivities. 8701 36th Ave N. st.josephpairsh.com/fall-festival

Holy Name, Minneapolis — Oct. 15: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Great food, live entertainment, silent auction, children‘s games, crafts, bingo and more. 37th St. and 12th Ave. churchoftheholyname.org

Our Lady of Peace, Minneapolis — Party at the Patch, Oct. 21: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. A day of free fun for all ages - petting zoo, music play for kids and more! Pet the animals, buy your pumpkins, great food, touch-a-truck, and enjoy the great Minnesota autumn weather. 5426 12th Ave S. olpmn.org/pumpkinpatch

St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Paul Park — Holiday Craft Fair, Nov. 4-5: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Nov 4; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Nov 5. Over 60 crafters and vendors to delight you. Check out our famous bake sale and Granny ‘s Attic. There are two levels of shopping pleasure and hourly raffle drawings for our customers to celebrate our 50th year. 92 Holley Ave. st-thomas-aquinas.com

St. Mary, New Trier — Sausage Supper, Nov. 19: noon–6 p.m. 8433 239th St. E., Hampton. stmarys-newtrier.com

Sts. Peter and Paul, Loretto — Christkindlmarkt, Nov. 25: noon–8 p.m. Live entertainment, shopping with local artisans and vendors, Bavarian grill, Viennese coffee house, seasonal snacks and drinks, kids games, silent auction and more in an authentic Old World setting. 150 Railway St E. sspap.org/christkindlmarkt