Mark your calendars for the most thrilling weekend of the year! The Assumption Fall Festival is bigger than ever on Saturday, Oct. 4 (2-11PM) and Sunday, Oct. 5 (11AM-5PM) at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 403 N. Main Street, O’Fallon.
🌟 Unlimited Carnival Rides Sales: Grab your ride wristbands for unlimited fun all weekend long! Wristbands are just $50 in September—available for purchase after Masses on Sept. 13-14. Don’t wait— ride tickets are only sold event weekend due to our agreement with Fountain City Amusements. For a limited time, you can purchase ride wristband vouchers online! Wristbands are just $51.50 through the month of August! Just CLICK HERE to purchase and bring your emailed receipt to the Parish Office on Thursday or Friday to pick up your vouchers, or call Nancy Gomer. 636-240-3721 ext. 239 to make other arrangements. School parents can email receipts to ngomer@abvmtech.org and the vouchers will be sent home with your child through our school. Wristbands will not be sold on the weekend of the event, per the ride company policy.
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment: Saturday night will be rocking with Whiskey Bent from 6:30-10:30PM, while Sunday afternoon brings the soulful sounds of the Blue Moon Blues Band featuring Kent Ehrhardt from 1-4PM.
👻 Spooktacular Hayrides: Tickets go on sale on Monday, Sept. 1. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online for $7.50 each. Experience the thrill of tractor-pulled hayrides through three eerie “scare zones” in the woods. Tickets are just $7 per person if perchased in person—perfect for a spooky adventure! Tickets are also available after all Masses, Sept. 13-14. Not-so-spooky Hayrides during the daylight hours, $3.
🍴 Delicious Dinners & Treats: Savor mouthwatering meals all weekend long!
Saturday: Pork Steak Dinner with sides, and dessert for $16 starting at 4PM.
Sunday: HOBO’S famous fried chicken dinner with sides, and dessert for $16 starting at 11AM.
🌟Quilt Raffle: The Assumption Quilters have been hard at work and have donated two quilts for the Fall Festival: a Queen size quilt with two pillowcases, and a baby quilt for the Fall Festival. Take a chance to win one of these beautiful quilts! CLICK HERE to view the following quilts:
Queen: this beautiful quilt top with two pillowcases was embroidered by Norma Prinster of Assumption Parish.
Baby Quilt: this baby quilt with tiny dog houses and dog bones has the same print on the back so it can be reversible.
Tickets are $5 each or three for $10.CLICK HERE to fill out a ticket and bringing it with your money to the Parish Office, placing it in an envelope in the collection basket at Church, or dropping it in the drop box out front of the Parish Office.
🛍️ Shop & Explore: Browse seasonal décor, handmade crafts, baked goods, jams, and more at the Country Store.
💰 Mega Raffle Madness: Don’t miss your chance to win BIG! 14 winners, including a $15,000 top prize. Tickets sales launched in August 10 and are available online and at the event through Oct. 5. CLICK HERE to purchase them now! Winners include, one $15K grand prize, one $5K prize and twelve $500 winners with a grand total of $26K in prize money!
Tickets are $25 each, or
BUY 4 Tickets get 1 Ticket FREE
BUY 10 Tickets get 3 Tickets FREE
BUY 20 Tickets get 10 Tickets FREE!
(In the event that we do not sell 3,053 chances, it will automatically convert to a '50/50 after expenses raffle' with the winners receiving their pro-rata share of the winnings)
Join Us for Fun, Food, and Festivities, including kids games, barrel train rides for the little ones and a two unique Cake Walks!
We are deeply grateful to these incredible businesses who have come together to make the 2025 festival a celebration of community and joy! A heartfelt thank you to Scott F. Perhacs, New York Life Financial Planner; Twin Oaks Senior Living and the Villages at Heritage Point; Woodruff Roofing and Exteriors; Ambassador Mid-West Floor; Judge Brittney R. Smith; and Assisted Living at the Meadowlands for their generous event sponsorships. Their support is a shining testament to the spirit of unity and giving. Be sure to check out their logos proudly displayed on the banners throughout the festival grounds and on the commemorative cups at the beer stand—a symbol of their commitment to making this gathering truly unforgettable!
“We are grateful for the support from all our generous community partners, as well as those who travel near and far to enjoy this longtime tradition at Assumption Parish,” says Father Nick Kastenholz, Pastor.
For more information, call our Parish Office at 636-240-3721.
Festival Volunteers: Many hands are needed over the two-day event. CLICK HERE and sign up now―use the dropdown arrow to see all the volunteer opportunities. This is a great opportunity for school parents to get involved, have fun, and fulfill the six (6) volunteer hours required this school year.
About Assumption Parish & School: For over 154 years, Assumption Parish has been a cornerstone of the O’Fallon community, serving over 9,000 parishioners and offering a faith-based education to 465 students. Learn more at assumptionbvm.org and assumptionbvmschool.org.
Follow us on social media: 📱 Facebook & Instagram: @assumptionparish | @assumptionbvmschool 📱 Twitter: @kidsfirst_ABVM
Don’t miss the fun—see you at the Assumption Fall Festival! 🎉
✨ May you find Christ here… May you bring Christ to the world.