28th Annual Country Fair
Saturday, October 19
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
5843 Manor Woods Rd. Frederick, MD 21703
Celebrate the fall season at the 28th annual St. Joseph’s Country Fair. Attractions for all ages include Games, Live Entertainment, Food Court, Sweet Shoppe, Used Book Sale, Grandma’s Attic Thrift, Raffles, Auctions & More!
Fair Favorites
- Food Court: St. Joe’s own chili and corn chowder (also on the menu: burgers, hotdogs, soft drinks, sides)
- Sweet Shoppe: Tables brimming with home-baked goods
- Book Nook: Gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and e-readers.
- Grandma’s Attic: Gently used jewelry, household items and holiday goods, toys, and other treasures.
- Games: All ages. Old-fashioned carnival games. Bounce house for kids.
- Raffles & Auctions: Chances to win cash (50/50), a night on the town, baseball tickets, and more!
Free Admission. Lots of parking.
All proceeds benefit historic St. Joseph Church renovations.
Volunteer
With more than 200 volunteer shifts needed at the fair, you are guaranteed to find an opportunity to help a little or a lot. Games alone has 13 games x 3 shifts x 2 volunteers per shift= 78 slots. Please visit the SignUp Genius for all committee needs and time slots. Any time you can give will be a blessing to the event and parish community.
Sign up with friends and make it even more fun. Thanks in advance for your help! For questions or help with signing up, e-mail countryfairsjocm@hotmail.com
Fair Sponsors & Silent Auction
Help offset fair costs and advertise your business with a tax-deductible donation (cash, credit, goods/services). Examples: gift certificates for goods and/or professional services, tickets to sporting events and travel, new items for home and garden, designer handbags (new or gently used), sports memorabilia, hand-crafted items, instructional lessons (e.g., music, sports).
Contact countryfairsjocm@hotmail.com for assistance with pickup, if needed. Gift cards and other items may be sent or delivered starting Sept. 1 to:
St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor, 5843 Manor Woods Rd., Frederick, MD 21703
Attn: Country Fair Silent Auction.
Or drop in a collection basket during any weekend Mass (mark envelope: Country Fair Silent Auction and your contact info).
Donations Needed
Donate Game Prizes
(e.g., small toys such and gently-used stuffed animals, 100 2-liter name-brand sodas, assorted mugs/glasses/cups, Walmart &; Dollar Store gift cards for committee to buy prizes).
Drop off starting October 1 at designated area in Parish Center Breezeway, 5843 Manor Woods Rd., Frederick MD (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Contact countryfairsjocm@hotmail.com for assistance.
Donate Books
Donate gently Used & New Books, CDs, DVDs, e-readers. No VHS or magazines.
Drop off October 13-18 at LaPointe Hall, 5843 Manor Woods Rd., Frederick MD (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Contact countryfairsjocm@hotmail.com for assistance.
Sweet Shoppe and Food Court
Perishables can be dropped off 1-day prior and day-of the Fair (by 8:30 a.m. please). Baked goods must include ingredient list.
See SignUp Genius for additional details and to let us know what you’ll be baking or donating to the kitchen. Gluten- free baked goods and home preserves/canned items welcome this year (include ingredients please).
Donate Jewelry
Donate Jewelry (for Grandma’s Attic).
Drop off starting October 1 at designated area in Parish Center Breezeway, 5843 Manor Woods Rd., Frederick MD (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Contact countryfairsjocm@hotmail.com for assistance.
Donate Grandma’s Attic
Donate to Grandma’s Attic: household goods, holiday décor, sports equipment, toys/games, antiques, jewelry/purses/hats/scarves/accessories, puzzles, etc. No clothing.
Items may be dropped off at the Parish Center October 13-18, 5843 Manor Woods Rd., Frederick MD (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Contact countryfairsjocm@hotmail.com for assistance.
Raffle Baskets
Themed-baskets are needed for this fair favorite. You can either make up a complete basket of items or donate items/gift cards that we can group into baskets.
Drop off October 13-18 at Parish Center Breezeway, 5843 Manor Woods Rd., Frederick MD, during business hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Please mark or tag “Basket Raffle.”
Also, see SignUp Genius for additional details and to let us know what you’ll be contributing.
Contact countryfairsjocm@hotmail.com for assistance with drop-off or any other questions.
50/50 Raffle tickets will be on sale starting in September after Masses and during the week at the Parish Office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Contact countryfairsjocm@hotmail.com for additional purchasing opportunities and drawing information. Need not be present to win.
Thank you for your support!
“For God loves a cheerful giver”
2 Corinthians 9:7
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
—Mother Theresa
Fair Timeline
September
50/50 Raffle tickets will be on sale starting in September after Masses and during the week at the Parish Office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
October 1
Donations for Game Prizes (Games needs Walmart & Dollar Store gift cards, small toys, name-brand soda liter bottles, mugs and cups), and Jewelry (for Grandma’s Attic) begins. No VHS. Drop off at Parish Center Breezeway, designated areas.
October 13-18
Volunteers Begin Fair Set Up
Grandma’s Attic, Book Nook, Silent Auction, Games, Food/Kitchen Prep
Drop off items at Parish Center. Grandma’s Attic, Book Nook, Raffle Basket items, Games prizes, sodas, cups, etc. Silent Auction. All items may be dropped off at the Parish Center (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) Some evening hours may be added/announced in Bulletin.
October 18-19
Drop off perishable items. Sweet Shoppe and Food Court (1-day prior and day-of the fair by 8:30 a.m.)
October 19
Volunteers report for shifts for all centers (start 8:30 a.m., including Book Nook, Games, Sweet Shoppe, Grandma’s Attic, Raffle Baskets, 50/50 Raffle, Kitchen/Food Court, Parking Lot, etc.
October 19-20
Volunteers report for Fair Clean Up (shifts begin immediately after fair concludes at 4 p.m. and on Sunday after Masses, 12-3 p.m.). All areas, including LaPointe Hall, kitchen, Grandma’s Attic rooms, outside areas)