St. Rocco's Feast this Weekend

St. Rocco Church in Johnston kicked off its annual Feast and Festival last night, the result of months of preparation by more than 100 people.

"We start planning for the Feast around the first of the year," explained Richard Montella, one of the event's main organizers, during a recent interview. "We do member meetings and then begin meeting with the different groups who handle different parts of the Feast."

This year, all of the key components of the Feast — food, raffles, entertainment, and the beer garden — are being housed under one roof, a huge 80-by-160-foot tent 

Here are the details for the St. Rocco Feast:

Where: St. Rocco Church, 929 Atwood Ave., Johnston

When: 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Parking: Two parking lots are available near the feast site and along both sides of Atwood Avenue.

Tickets: All rides and food require tickets, available for purchase under the main tent.

Note: Cash or check only. No credit or debit cards accepted. See map for nearest banks and ATMs.

Ride Ticket Deal: From 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, strips of 24 ride tickets will be available for $14, and can be used all weekend.