Welcome to Saint Ambrose FALLFEST 2025!
Mark your calendars! FALLFEST 2025 is just around the corner and promises two days of fun, food, and festivities for the whole family.
Friday, September 19 from 5:30–10:00 pm
Saturday, September 20 from 11:00 am–10:00 pm
FALLFEST 2025 Presented by:
Schedule of Events
Event Hours: 5:30 – 10:00 pm
Wine/Alcohol Raffle: 5:30 – 10:00 pm
Big Ticket Sales: 5:30 – 10:00 pm
Bingo: 5:30 – 9:00 pm
Coverall Game ($50 Prize): 8:30 pm
Bucket Raffle: 5:30 – 10:00 pm
Carnival: 5:30 – 10:00 pm
Live Music with TOP SHELF: 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Food & Beverages: 5:30 – 10:00 pm
Games:
- Adults: 5:30 – 10:00 pm
- Teen/Kids: 5:30 – 10:00 pm
- Young Kids: 5:30 – 9:00 pm
- Cake Roulette: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Silent Auction: 5:30 – 10:00 pm
Event Hours: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wine/Alcohol Raffle: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm (Drawing around 8:30 pm)
Big Ticket Sales: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm (Drawing around 8:30 pm)
Bingo: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Coverall Game ($50 Prize): 8:30 pm
Bucket Raffle: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm (Drawing around 8:30 pm)
Carnival: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Entertainment:
- Family Trivia: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Talent Show: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Swing Dancing: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
- Live Music with GOOD FOR GARY: 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Food & Beverages: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Games:
- Adults: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Teen/Kids: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Young Kids: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Cake Roulette: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Silent Auction: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm (Closing Bid)
Get Involved
Help us make FALLFEST a fun, family-friendly celebration for all! Whether you want to volunteer, sponsor, or donate—there’s a way for everyone to contribute.
Learn more on all areas of getting involved by visiting our How to Get Involved page by clicking here.
Thanks for supporting FALLFEST!
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Festival & Carnival Pricing
Carnival Ride Tickets: $1.50 per ticket. Rides require 2 to 4 tickets each
Unlimited Rides Wristbands: $25 each
- Available Friday from 6:00–10:00 pm and Saturday from 12:00–4:00 pm
Games & Activities: $1.00 per ticket. Not valid with carnival rides and food in the carnival area.
- Kids Games: 1 ticket
- Little Kids Games: 6 games for 3 tickets
- Mystery Bag: 2 tickets
- Bingo: 1 card for 1 ticket
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Food & Drink Pricing
$1.00 per ticket and not valid with carnival rides or food in the carnival area.
FALLFEST Food: 4–5 tickets
- Hamburgers
- Cheeseburgers
- Hotdogs
- Pulled chicken
- Pizza
- Nachos
Culver’s Food: 4 tickets
- Frozen Custard
- Corn on the Cob
Drinks:
- Pop/Water: 1 ticket
- Beer Garden: 5-7 tickets
Live Entertainment
September 19 from 6:00-10:00 pm
TOP SHELF
Kick off the weekend with Top Shelf, a high-energy band bringing you modern country, pop, and rock hits from the ’90s to today — plus a splash of funk, blues, and timeless classics the whole family will enjoy!
Learn more about Top Shelf by clicking here.
September 20 from 12:00-4:00 pm
12:00–1:00 pm – Family Trivia Game
Bring your brainpower and team members (up to 8 per table)! Just 5 tickets per team.
1:00–2:30 pm – Talent Show
Come cheer on local performers as they take the stage and show off their skills!
2:30 pm – Praise & Worship Live Music
Join us for an uplifting set of live worship music.
3:00–4:00 pm – Swing Dance (with Intro Lesson)
No experience needed! Learn the basics and dance the afternoon away.
September 20 from 6:00-10:00 pm
GOOD FOR GARY
Get ready to dance! Good For Gary delivers an electrifying performance packed with today’s Top 40 hits and crowd favorites. This seven-piece band is one of the Twin Cities’ most in-demand cover bands for a reason — don’t miss them!
Learn more about this Twin Cities band by clicking here.
Event Happenings
Friday, September 19 from 5:30 to 10:00 pm and Saturday, September 20 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
How to Participate in the Silent Auction:
We’re excited to have you join our Silent Auction! Here’s everything you need to know to get started. Please note: To participate, you’ll need a valid email address and a credit card to create your account.
Access the Silent Auction website: safallfest24.ggo.bid
First-Time Participants
If this is your first time participating in a Saint Ambrose auction, follow these steps:
- Visit safallfest24.ggo.bid
- Click on “Get Started”
- Select “Create an Account”
- Enter and confirm your email address
- Complete the CAPTCHA by clicking “I am not a robot”
- Click “Confirm”
You’ll receive an email from Greater Giving with the subject line “Verify Email”. Follow the steps below:
- Open the email and click the verification link
- Complete your account setup by entering:
- Your full name and contact information
- A password (make sure to save it!)
- Your credit card number (used only for payment if you win any items; it will not be stored after the auction ends)
Once you’ve completed these steps, you’re ready to start browsing and bidding!
Returning Participants
If you’ve taken part in a Saint Ambrose auction before:
- Visit safallfest24.ggo.bid
- Click “Get Started”
- Log in using your email and password, or use “Forgot Password” if needed
- Confirm or update your credit card information
- Click “Start Bidding”
Once you’ve completed these steps, you’re ready to start browsing and bidding!
Friday, September 19 from 5:30 to 10:00 pm and Saturday, September 20 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Try your luck and win exciting prizes—now with options for both adults and kids!
Ticket Prices:
- General Raffle: $5 = 1 ticket, $10 = 3 tickets, $20 = 10 tickets
- Kids’ Raffle: $1 = 1 ticket
Prize drawings will take place during FALLFEST on Saturday, September 20 around 8:30 pm. You don’t need to be present to win!
Saturday, September 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
The FALLFEST Talent Show is coming up—and we want you to be part of it!
Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, or have a unique talent to share, this is your moment to shine. Audition details coming soon, so stay tuned!
Saturday, September 20 at 8:30 am
Join the Saint Ambrose Catholic Community for the 5K and fun run on Saturday, September 20 at 8:30 am. Learn more on the details of this free race by clicking here.
Stay Connected
Want the latest updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes happenings of FALLFEST? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all things.
Don’t miss a moment and keep connected with FALLFEST!
FALLFEST Committee Contacts
Our Fall Festival is organized by a dedicated team of volunteers who help make this event a success each year. Below are the committee members and their roles—feel free to reach out with questions, ideas, or interest in helping out.
We’re always looking for new members to join the Parish Festival planning committee. If you have ideas or would like to volunteer, please contact us at: [email protected]
- Brigid Maki, Head Chair – Steering Committee
- Drew Wolf, Sponsorships
- Matt Lasure, Finance/Permits
- Sharyl Sicoli, Talent Show
- Katie Eggert, Food and Beverage
- Faith Schwinn, PR & Marketing
- Brittany McGurran & Becky Wolf, Silent Auction/Donations
- Clare Schisler, Big Ticket
- Lori Pounds, Bingo
- Father Peter Williams, Spiritual Director
- Pat Schwietz, Bucket Raffle
- Geri Reardon, Wine Raffle
- Debbie Larson, Mystery Bag
- Cody Schaefer, Grounds
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
Diamond Level
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Platinum Level
The Geis Family
The Mcgurran Family
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Gold Level
Diane Kemper
The Summerfield Family
Silver Level
Bailey Nurseries
Bremer Bank
Board & Brush
The Bratland Family
The D’Agostino Family
Dale Photo
John Drum and The US Bank Stadium
Duddeck Property
The Eggert Family
Green Mill
Don Hermes
Highland Bank
Hotworx
Kohler.Co
Loffler
The Longsdorf Family
The Moudry Family
The Ryan Family
The Schultz Family
Simon’s Landscaping
Sundara Spa
Total Wine