Legendary Fun at the Pace Fall Fair

Staff Report

Pace Academy is celebrating its 51st Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to the public, the fair will take place amid the excitement of the recently-completed Arthur M. Blank Family Upper School. Pace will celebrate the completion of this landmark project with a medieval-themed extravaganza fit for kings and queens.

Making use of all that the newly-designed exterior spaces have to offer, the fair will extend over the expanded courtyard areas as well as the brand-new back athletic field. Last year’s popular playground area will return, and both Boyd and Inman gyms will be filled with unforgettable activities. After a hiatus in 2013, the Street Market will be back and will feature more than 40 artists and vendors offering items ranging from unique jewelry, toys and children’s accessories to gourmet specialty foods.

More than 40 events and attractions will be featured at this year’s fair, including bungee jumps, inflatables, karaoke, laser tag, mazes, obstacle courses, a haunted house and carnival games for all ages. Roving medieval performers, a video gaming truck, several new arts and crafts projects, and redesigned games for our youngest guests will be highlighted this year as well.

After taking 2013 off, Knights Grill will return and will offer freshly-grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and other fare. Additional food vendors will include Chick-Fil-A, Willy’s, Buckhead Pizza and Café at Pharr. Of course, sweets and treats will abound, including King of Pops, Orleagian Snowballs, Yum Yum Dessert Co., a bake sale and a cupcake walk.

“The Pace Fall Fair is an integral part of campus life for Pace families, and the completion of the Arthur M. Blank Family Upper School is giving us even more of a reason to celebrate this year,” says Headmaster Fred Assaf. “We have a lot to be excited about on campus, and the Fall Fair is a great way for our families to engage with the campus and come together.”

Free parking and shuttles will be available throughout the day at Church of the Apostles, 3585 Northside Parkway, with shuttles leaving every 10 minutes beginning at 10 a.m. Advanced ticket sales will be available on the Pace website beginning October 1.

Photo: Sixth-graders Elizabeth Kaye and Lane Brickley show off their wax hands. Credit: Pace Academy