FALLFEST 2026

Welcome to Saint Ambrose FALLFEST 2026!

Mark your calendars! FALLFEST 2026 planning is underway and promises two days of fun, food, and festivities for the whole family.

Friday, September 25 from 5:30–10:00 pm
Saturday, September 26 from 11:00 am–10:00 pm

FALLFEST 2026 Presented by:

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!

Family Volunteering

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 25

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 – 9:30 pm

Coverall Game ($50 Prize): 9:00 pm

Bucket Raffle: 5:30 – 10:00 pm

Carnival: 5:30 – 10:00 pm

Live Music: 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

Saturday, September 26

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): 8:00 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
  • Live Music: 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)

FALLFEST Rides

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

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

FALLFEST Food and Drink

Live Entertainment

Friday Night

September 25 from 6:00-10:00 pm

THE DWEEBS

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind party! The Dweebs bring high-energy fun with a mix of hits from the ‘60s to today, complete with colorful costumes, crowd interaction, and plenty of laughs. This family band has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years—don’t miss the show!

Learn more about this fan-favorite band by clicking here.

Saturday Afternoon

September 26 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.

Talent Show

Saturday Night

September 26 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.

Good For Gary Band
FALLFEST Bingo
FALLFEST 5K Race

Event Happenings

Silent Auction

Friday, September 25 from 5:30 to 10:00 pm and Saturday, September 26 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: (Link Coming Soon)

First-Time Participants

If this is your first time participating in a Saint Ambrose auction, follow these steps:

  1. Visit (Link Coming Soon)
  2. Click on “Get Started”
  3. Select “Create an Account”
  4. Enter and confirm your email address
  5. Complete the CAPTCHA by clicking “I am not a robot”
  6. Click “Confirm”

You’ll receive an email from Greater Giving with the subject line “Verify Email”. Follow the steps below:

  1. Open the email and click the verification link
  2. 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:

  1. Visit (Link Coming Soon)
  2. Click “Get Started”
  3. Log in using your email and password, or use “Forgot Password” if needed
  4. Confirm or update your credit card information
  5. Click “Start Bidding”

Once you’ve completed these steps, you’re ready to start browsing and bidding!

Bucket Raffle

Friday, September 25 from 5:30 to 10:00 pm and Saturday, September 26 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 26 around 8:30 pm. You don’t need to be present to win!

Talent Show

Saturday, September 26 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Support fellow parishioners as they shine sharing their special talents.

5K + Fun Run

Saturday, September 26 at 9:00 am

Join the Saint Ambrose Catholic Community for the 5K and fun run on Saturday, September 26 at 9:00 am. Stay tuned for more details about the race and how to register.

FALLFEST Food and Drink

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.

Committee Member Contacts

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]

  • 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!

Learn how to support 2026 FALLFEST by clicking here.

Diamond Level

Platinum Level

Gold Level

Silver Level

Bailey Nurseries

Bremer Bank

D’Agostino Family

Duddeck Property

Eggert Family

Fidler Family

Gaworski Family

Green Mill

Hendricks Family

Hy-Vee

Kohler Co.

Kuhnen Family

McDonough Landscaping

Per Mar Security Services

Ryan Family

Schwinn Family

Simons Landscaping

Stillwater Balloons

Sundara Spa

Total Wine

Wolf Family

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