{"id":9244,"date":"2026-08-06T00:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T04:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjohn-frederick.org\/?post_type=mec-events&p=9244"},"modified":"2026-10-20T11:08:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:08:23","slug":"save-the-date-country-fair-239","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/stjohn-frederick.org\/es\/events\/save-the-date-country-fair-239\/","title":{"rendered":"30th Annual Country Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"

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30th Annual St. Joseph Country Fair – <\/strong><\/span>Celebrating 30 Years of Faith, Family & Community!<\/span><\/h3>\n

For three decades, the St. Joseph Country Fair has brought parishioners, neighbors, families, and friends together for a day of food, fellowship, fun, and community. This year is extra special as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the St. Joseph Country Fair<\/strong>! Come enjoy old-fashioned Fair favorites, discover a few new surprises, and help us celebrate the people and memories that have made this tradition possible for 30 years.<\/h4>\n

There’s something for everyone!<\/strong>
\n-Fair Favorites
\n-Food Court: Enjoy St. Joe’s own chili and corn chowder, along with burgers, hot dogs, sides, soft drinks, and other Fair favorites.
\n-Sweet Shoppe Tables filled with homemade cakes, pies, cookies, breads, candies, and other delicious treats.
\n-Book Nook: Browse a great selection of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and more.
\n– Grandma’s Attic: You never know what treasure you’ll find! Shop gently used jewelry, household goods, holiday d\u00e9cor, toys, games, antiques, sports equipment, purses, accessories, and more.<\/h4>\n

Sign Up for Food Court Donations Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Sign Up for Sweet Shoppe Baked Good Donations Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Sign up to Donate to Game Prizes Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Sign Up to Donate to Raffle Baskets here<\/a><\/p>\n

Sign up to Volunteer Here<\/a><\/p>\nVendor Application Here<\/a>\nBecome a Country Fair Sponsor<\/a>\n

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Games<\/strong>
\n-Enjoy old-fashioned carnival games for all ages, with fun prizes and a bounce house for the kids.
\n– Raffles & Silent Auction: Try your luck with our raffles and discover great items in our auctions. You could go home with an exciting prize while supporting St. Joseph Parish!<\/h4>\n

30th Anniversary Celebration<\/strong>
\nHelp us celebrate three decades of Country Fair memories. Look for special anniversary displays, photographs, and other surprises throughout the Fair.<\/h4>\n

Help Make the 30th Fair Our Best Yet!<\/strong>
\nA successful Country Fair takes an entire community. Whether you can give an hour, donate an item, bake a cake, build a raffle basket, or become an Anniversary Sponsor,\u00a0there is a place for you!<\/h4>\n

Volunteer<\/strong>
\nMore than 200 volunteer shifts are needed to make the Country Fair possible.
\nThere are opportunities before, during, and after the Fair, including:
\n– Games
\n– Grandma’s Attic
\n– Book Nook
\n– Sweet Shoppe
\n– Raffle Baskets
\n– 50\/50 Raffle
\n– Silent Auction
\n– Kitchen & Food Court
\n– Parking
\n– Set-up
\n– Clean-up
\n– And more!
\nYou do not have to commit to an entire day. Give as much or as little time as you can. Sign up with a friend and make volunteering part of your Fair-day fun!<\/h4>\n

Sign up to Volunteer Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

30 for the 30th Anniversary Sponsors – <\/strong>30 Sponsors \u2022 $300 Each \u2022 $9,000 Goal<\/h4>\n

Help us celebrate this milestone by becoming one of our exclusive\u00a030 for the 30th Anniversary
\nSponsors. We\u2019re looking for 30 individuals, families, and businesses willing to contribute $300 to help make our 30th Anniversary Country Fair a success.
\nAnniversary Sponsors will receive special recognition as part of our 30th Anniversary
\ncelebration.<\/h4>\n
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Donate to the Fair<\/strong>
\nThere are many ways to donate and help stock the Fair! Fair Sponsors & Silent Auction Help offset Fair expenses and advertise your business with a tax-deductible donation of cash, goods, or services.
\nExamples include:
\n– Gift certificates
\n– Professional services
\n– Sporting event tickets
\n– Travel experiences
\n– New home and garden items
\n– Designer handbags, new or gently used
\n– Sports memorabilia
\n– Handcrafted items
\n– Instructional lessons
\n– And other unique items<\/h4>\n

Sponsor Information Here<\/a><\/h4>\n

Donate Game Prizes<\/strong>
\nOur Games Committee needs:
\n– Small new or gently used toys
\n– Gently used stuffed animals
\n– Name-brand 2-liter bottles of soda
\n– Assorted mugs, glasses, and cups
\n– Walmart and Dollar Store gift cards<\/h4>\nSign up to Donate to Game Prizes Here<\/a>\n

Donate Jewelry for Grandma’s Attic – <\/strong>Grandma’s\u00a0 Attic is always a Fair favorite!
\nWe welcome gently used jewelry and other appropriate accessories.<\/h4>\n

Donate Books<\/strong>
\nThe Book Nook welcomes gently used:
\n– Books
\n– CDs
\n– DVDs
\n– E-readers
\nNo VHS tapes or magazines, please.<\/h4>\n

Donate to Grandma\u2019s Attic<\/strong>
\nWe’re looking for gently used and new treasures, including:
\n– Household goods
\n– Holiday d\u00e9cor
\n– Sports equipment
\n– Toys and games
\n– Antiques
\n– Jewelry
\n– Purses
\n– Hats, scarves &amp; accessories
\n– Puzzles
\n– And more!
\nNo clothing, please.<\/strong> Items should be in good working order\/good re-sale condition.<\/h4>\n

\u201cAnd do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is<\/em><\/strong>
\npleased.\u201d \u2014Hebrews 13:16<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sweet Shoppe & Food Court- <\/strong>Homemade baked goods and food donations are an important part of the Country Fair.
\nPlease watch for the Sweet Shoppe & Food Court SignUp Genius for current needs and instructions.<\/h4>\n

Baked goods should include an ingredient list.Gluten-free baked goods and home preserves\/canned items are welcome. Please include ingredients with all homemade food donations.<\/p>\nSign Up for Sweet Shoppe Baked Good Donations Here<\/a>\nSign Up for Food Court Donations Here<\/a>\n

Raffle Baskets<\/strong>
\nRaffle baskets are one of the Fair’s favorite traditions!
\nYou can:
\n– Create an entire themed basket
\n– Donate items for the committee to combine into a basket
\n– Donate gift cards for inclusion in a basket<\/h4>\nSign Up to Donate to Raffle Baskets here<\/a>\n

\u201cFor God loves a cheerful giver.\u201d \u2014 2 Corinthians 9:7<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

50\/50 Raffle – <\/strong>Try your luck in our 50\/50 Raffle!
\nMore information to come!<\/h4>\n

CRAFT & COMMUNITY VENDORS:
\n<\/strong>Join Our Craft Marketplace. Apply to showcase and sell your handmade goods at the Country Fair.<\/h4>\nVendor Application Here<\/a>\n

30th Anniversary Fair Timeline<\/strong>
\nSeptember
\n50\/50 Raffle Tickets Go On Sale
\nTickets will be available after weekend Masses and at the Parish Office during the week.<\/h4>\n

1 de octubre<\/strong>
\nGame Prize & Jewelry Donations Begin
\nDrop off game prizes and jewelry for Grandma’s Attic at the designated Parish Center collection area.<\/h4>\n

October 11\u201316<\/strong>
\nFair Set-Up & Donation Drop-Off
\nVolunteers begin transforming St. Joseph into the Country Fair!
\nSet-up includes:
\n– Grandma’s Attic
\n– Book Nook
\n– Silent Auction
\n– Games
\n– Raffle Baskets
\n– Food\/Kitchen preparation
\n– And more!
\nDonations for these areas may be dropped off at the designated Parish Center locations during posted hours.<\/h4>\n

October 16\u201317<\/strong>
\nSweet Shoppe & Food Court Donations
\nPerishable food and baked goods may be dropped off according to the current SignUp Genius
\ninstructions.
\nPlease have all day-of food donations delivered by\u00a08:30 a.m.<\/h4>\nSign Up for Sweet Shoppe Baked Good Donations Here<\/a>\nSign Up for Food Court Donations Here<\/a>\n
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Saturday, October 17<\/strong>
\nCOUNTRY FAIR DAY!
\n9:00 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.
\nCome enjoy the\u00a030th Annual St. Joseph Country Fair!
\nVolunteers report for their scheduled shifts beginning at\u00a08:30 a.m.<\/h4>\n

After the Fair \u2013 Sunday, October 18<\/strong>
\nClean-Up- Help us leave St. Joseph return to normal operations and activities!
\nClean-up begins immediately after the Fair and continues during designated Sunday clean-up
\nhours.<\/h4>\n

\u201cChrist has no body now on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours. Yours<\/strong><\/em>
\nare the eyes through which the compassion of Christ must look out on the world. Yours are<\/strong><\/em>
\nthe feet with which he is to go about doing good. Yours are the hands with which he is to<\/strong><\/em>
\nbless us now.\u201d\u2014\u00a0Saint Teresa of \u00c1vila<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

30 Years of Memories<\/strong>
\nOver the past three decades, thousands of people have volunteered, donated, shopped, played, eaten, laughed, and made memories at the St. Joseph Country Fair.<\/h4>\n

This year, we’re celebrating all of you.<\/h4>\n

Thank you to every volunteer, donor, sponsor, parishioner, family, and friend who has helped make the Country Fair a St. Joseph tradition.<\/h4>\n

Thirty Years. Thousands of Memories. One Great Tradition.<\/strong>
\nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you!<\/h4>\n

Saturday, October 17, 2026
\n9:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm<\/h4>\n

San Jos\u00e9 en Carrollton Manor
\n5843 Manor Woods Road \u2022 Frederick, MD 21703
\nFREE ADMISSION \u2022 LOTS OF PARKING<\/h4>\n

For questions about volunteering, donations, sponsorships, or the Fair,
\ncontact fgenaujr@gmail.com<\/h4>\n

All proceeds benefit St. Joseph Parish and its ongoing mission and ministries.<\/h4>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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