SeptemberFest would not be possible without the help of our dedicated volunters. All volunteer shifts are posted on signup-genius (You will get a reminder of your shifts and you can add, change or delete your shifts if plans change), use the link below to volunteer .
*Person who sells the winning ticket also receives a $100 cash prize
Winners will be announced after Mass on Sunday 9/17/23. All households are asked to sell or purchase $100 in raffle tickets (4-$25 tickets) Additional raffle tickets available in the Parish business office (M-F 8:30am-4:30pm)
The Annunciation Bundle is great for individuals or families that LOVE SeptemberFest!
One Click, one payment, it is that easy! Bundle purchases are now closed.
Family Bundle ($350-$550) includes
$20 in game/food/ beverage tickets.
FRIDAY
2- Friday night Pau Hana dinners and vouchers for each kid at the Annunciation Grill (5-8pm)
Head phones for Movie-"Sandlot" for the entire family + Large Popcorn voucher
SATURDAY 2- Saturday night Steak dinners and vouchers for each kid at the Annunciation Grill. (5-8pm)
Head phones for the entire family for Silent Disco (8:30pm-10:00pm)
Spinning Wylde Cotton Candy for each kid (6-9pm)
SUNDAY
Breakfast & Bingo Tickets for the entire family
Individual Bundle ($140) includes
$20 in game/food/ beverage tickets
FRIDAY
1- Pau Hana Friday night dinner (5-8pm)
1-Headphone for the Movie "Sandlot" + small popcorn voucher (7:30pm start)
SATURDAY
1- Saturday night Steak dinner. (5-8pm) 1-Spinning Wylde cotton candy (6-9pm)
1- Head phone for Silent Disco (8:30pm-10:00pm
We will start amping up the excitement early in the week with grade school wiffleball games, Homerun Derby qualifier & the crowd favorite Dunk Tank featuring your favorite School and Parish Staff.
7th Avenue Pizza, Ice Cream treats and beverages will be available for purchase.
Monday, September 11th-K-2nd Grade Night Tuesday, September 12th-6th-8th Grade Night Wednesday, September 13th-3rd-5th Grade Night
Select one (Only one selection allowed):
Must enter the child's name and grade.
Homerun Derby-$20
Grade School wiffleball game-(see schedule for details)-$20
Grade School wiffleball game & Homerun Derby- $40
Eclectic vintage furnishings, decorations for your home and garden, handmade items such as aprons, pillows, hand embroidered dish towels, vintage linens, home-canned goods, home-baked goods, house plants, cookbooks, children’s furniture, toys, and more!
Fresh, locally grown produce available on Saturday and Sunday.
Pie Shop
FRIDAY: 5pm-9:00pm * SATURDAY: 12pm-9:00pm
Donations: Pie donations can be dropped off at the Pie Shop (Church basement) on Friday or Saturday of SeptemberFest weekend. Pies will also be collected on Friday morning in the school carpool line.
Blue Ribbon Pie Contest! Bring homemade entries to the Pie Shop by Noon on Saturday, September 17th. Pie must be at least 8 inches, all flavors welcome, and multiple entries are accepted. Pies will be judged on appearance, taste, and creativity. Winner to be announced Saturday evening. Top three pies will be sold at a premium price—bids taken. Winning recipe will be available on the online auction.
Fun for ALL
*Homerun Derby 5-7:00 pm
*Annunciation Grill 5-9:00 pm
*Games for the Kids 5-8:00 pm
*Pie Shop 5-9:00pm
*Beer Garden & Wine Guys 5-9:00pm
*Farmer’s Market 5-9:00 pm
*Candyland 5-9:00 pm
*Live Music 5-9:00 pm
5-8pm Friday Night Dinner by Pau Hana
Pre-purchase highly recommended (limited availability at ticket sales)
$30 person
Be transported to the islands of Hawaii with a delicious meal of Kalua Pork, Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad, Pineapple Slaw, Haupia Tarts and Hawaiian SunJuice, soda or water.
Pre-purchase deadline on Sunday, September 10 at 5:00pm
Pre-purchases are now closed!
Friday Night Live Music Line Up
Mike Drabik 5:00-7:00pm
Hurricane Blaze 7:00-9:00pm- Luther Auto Music Stage
The crowd favorite is back! Rock along with this dynamic performance cover band.
All youth are invited to participate in the Septemberfest Homerun Derby. Due to the popularity of this event we ask all youth to participate in their age group prequalifier.
HR Derby Pre Qualifier Sessions
K-2nd Grade-Monday, September 11th 6:45-7:30pm
6th-8th Grade-Tuesday, September 12th 6:45-7:30pm
3rd-5th Grade-Wednesday, September 13th 6:45-7:30pm
Participation fee is $20.
Home Run Derby Finals Friendly competition between the top 3 boy and girl qualifiers from each grade bracket. Friday, September 15th 2023 at 5:00-7:00pm on the Wiffle Ball Field.
Join Carlson’s Lovable Llamas group to feed and lead Llamas on the lawn between Church and the Parish Center. Tickets can be purchased at the SeptemberFest Ticket Booth in the lower level of the church. Cost is $5 (5 tickets) per person. Don’t miss this ONE day event! WWW.CARLSONSLLOVABLELLAMAS.COM TO VIEW THE FUN!
Saturday Line Up
Chris Cron & Gina Wood 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Amanda Walbridge 1:30 - 3:00 pm
The Lids 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Headliner: Belfast Cowboys 6:00-8:00pm - Luther Auto Music Stage (9--piece, horn-driven band, mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds)
Spinning Wylde is coming to Septemberfest!
Fresh spun cotton candy in 6 sweet flavors-you will not want to miss it!
Saturday, September 16th 6:00pm-9:00pm
Silent Disco Party
8:30pm-10pm • Parking Lot
$5 per headphone rental (Pre-purchase highly recommended, limited availability at ticket sales) Headphone pre-purchases are now closed. Walk-ups can purchase at ticket sales
Join Minnesota Silent Disco as they transmit separate frequencies of music at the same time at the same venue—SeptemberFest! Each disco participant receives a set of wireless headphones to enjoy the fun.
Saturday Night Steak Dinner
5:00-8:00pm
Pre-purchase highly recommended (limited availability at ticket sales)
$35 person
Enjoy a delicious grilled steak, 2 sides and a dessert with friends and family.
Pre-purchase deadline on Sunday, September 10th at 5:00pm
Pre-purchases are now closed
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th 2023
Septemberfest Outdoor Mass 9:30am
Join us for this longstanding tradition of celebrating Mass as a community outdoors. Parishioners and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. The Septemberfest Raffle Winners will be drawn after Mass.
Bishop Michael Izen to Celebrate Mass at SeptemberFest On Sunday, September 17, we welcome Auxiliary Bishop Michael Izen to our SeptemberFest 9:30 AM outdoor Mass. Bishop Izen is the newest bishop of our Archdiocese having been ordained this past Spring by Archbishop Hebda. Bishop Izen graduated from St. John’s University in Collegeville with degrees in computers and mathematics later working at 3M before responding to the call to the priesthood. He most recently served as pastor of St. Michael’s & St. Mary’s parish in Stillwater until Pope Francis named him as an auxiliary bishop of our Archdiocese. We look forward to his presence with us as we celebrate our SeptemberFest with our school centennial year kick off!
Breakfast & Bingo! 11:00am-12:30pm
After 9:30am Mass, enjoy homemade breakfast including French toast, sausage, and fruit. Served with juice & coffee from the food booth. Then head over to the music tent for B-I-N-G-O!
2023 Wiffleball Adult Tournament (high school and older)
September 15-16, 2023
$30 per individual / $150 per team
• 5 Players on the field at a time - everyone bats
• 6 innings
Games on Saturday (& possibly Sunday) on the wiffleball field, east of church. Free hot hot dog and a beverage included with entry. Schedule will be announced ~1 week prior. Pre-registration required.
Join us for a memorable Centennial Reunion!
Get ready to reconnect and reminisce at Annunciation Centennial Reunion.
It's time to gather with old friends, create new memories, and celebrate a century of shared experiences.
From stabilization to transformation.
Whether a guest is seeking a shower, a meal, or just somewhere to rest their head, we meet their basic needs no questions asked. From there we have the opportunity to build a relationship and guide them towards transformation.
Trivia Night Live returns so grab your smartest friends and family to join us on November 17! There will be food, beverages, scratch off tickets and you may just learn a thing or two.
