Campbell Three-Day Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow

Weather forecasters are promising a pleasant weekend, sans rain and the community at St. Lucy School is breathing a sigh of relief.

The 25th annual kicks off tomorrow, Oct. 7 and according to the school's Principal Jennifer Martin, the festival will happen rain or shine.

"We looked at the 10-day forecast though," Martin says. "Everything looks good for tomorrow. We're supposed to have  a bright sunny weekend, with high 70s low 80s."

The event is a pinnacle one for the Campbell school, for two reasons.

"It really is very much a centerpiece of our community building," Martin says, now in her seventh year as Principal at St. Lucy School. "That’ s how it started. The second portion of it is that it’s a fundraiser for our school. It helps keeps tuition low."

The weekend will include festival rides, games and food as well as an alumni reception, 300 gift baskets and $5,000 raffle done at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

"This is now going back a generation," Martin says."There's a lot of different things for everyone. We are building community. It's an incredible social event."

Martin has been coming to these festivals every year for the last seven and she says, although the festival has tripled in size the atmosphere has remained the same.

"It's very charming, wholesome," she says.

But her favorite aspect, hands down are the people.

"Kids and their parents come back, grandparents are here, it's a great mix of people," Martin says. "We love all the local walk-ins from the community. It's very reflective of the whole community: busy, cheerful and fun."

The Carnival entrance will be at the corner of Winchester Boulevard and Budd Avenue.

Schedule for the three-day festival:

• Oct. 7– 4:30-10:30 p.m.
• Oct. 8 – 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
• Oct. 9 – noon-6:00 p.m.

Not to be missed:

• Ferris Wheel, the Ranger and the Super Slide.
• BBQ, fried calamari and homemade apple pie (among others)
• Midway games, live and silent auctions and gourmet food

Musical guests include:

• Ike Cosse
• The Twinge
• GravyBoat
• The Brotherhood
• and more

Ticket information:

• Carnival Ride Coupon: This is good for a an 'unlimited number of rides' bracelet - $20
• St. Lucy School Food and Game Tickets: bundle of 10 tickets good for both St. Lucy School food and games - $6

For more event information, including the Alumni Reception and the full entertainment schedule call the school office at 408-871-8023 or visit the website.