Festival of the Lake

The Festival of the Lake is Our Lady of the Lake’s major fundraiser.  The 2008 festival will be held on October 10th, 11th and 12th.  The theme is “Our Lady of the Lake Celebrates Mandeville”.  The funds raised benefit our church, school and local charities.  The Festival of the Lake is enjoyed by all with food from local restaurants and parishioners, plenty of games and inflatables for the children, and great bands enjoyed by all.  2008 will see the return of our fun run.

Admission Is Free So Bring the Whole Family!

2008 Festival Hours:

• Friday, October 10th – 5:00 until 11:00 pm
• Saturday, October 11th – 11:00 until 11:00 pm
• Sunday, October 12th – 12:00 until 7:00 pm

2008 Band Schedule of Live Performances:

Friday 5:00 – 7:30 Christian Serpas and Ghosttown 
   
Friday 8:00 – 11:00 Four Unplugged  
   
Saturday – 12:00 – 3:00 Wing and a Prayer (Contemporary Choir).
   
Saturday – 4:00 – 7:00 Benny Grunch and the Bunch 
   
Saturday – 8:00 – 11:00 Clockwerk  
   
Sunday – 12:00 – 3:00 Limited Edition  
   
Sunday – 4:00 – 7:00 Five Finger Discount  

 

Volunteer Opportunities 

The Festival of the Lake cannot be successful without the stewardship of our parishioners.  There are many ways everyone can help.  You can volunteer to be a chairperson of one of the many booths.  Or you can volunteer to work a three hour shift during one of the days of the Festival of the Lake. The festival requires approximately 1000 volunteers to staff the three day event.  Please contact Mary Pagnutti at 985-727-7796 to join in the effort.  

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are also available to businesses and individuals.  Please consider being a sponsor this year for this wonderful event. Your company or family will be recognized as a donor to over 5,000 families in the parish as well as thousands of people who attend the festival.   Whether you are motivated by the broad exposure the festival will provide you, or simply want to help make it a success, we welcome and look forward to your participation.   Contact Becky Toups at 674-1017.  A patrons party will be held the weekend before the festival for sponsors and chairpersons to kick off the festivities.
 
Discount festival tickets may be purchased after all Masses in the several weeks leading up to the festival.  Buy your tickets early and save money!
 
We look forward to seeing you this year at the Festival of the Lake.
 
In Christ,
 
Rick Honsberger, Chairman
985-674-1173