How to go
What: Sacred Heart Church Festival
When: 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 12, 5:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 13, 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14
Where: 400 Nilles Road, Fairfield
Entertainment
Friday 8 p.m. to midnight: DV8
Saturday 8:30 p.m. to midnight: Weekend at Bernies
Sunday 3 p.m.: Kenny Cowden, 4 to 8 p.m.: The Rusty Griswolds
Sunday afternoon: Car cruise-in
FAIRFIELD — With discounted ride tickets for the kids, free music and local food vendors, the Sacred Heart Church Festival isn’t only a major fundraiser for the parish, as the church also has the goal of providing a well-rounded family event.
“Our main goal is to provide a safe family atmosphere for families,” said Matt Miller, event co-chair.
With more people opting to stay home during the summer months instead of traveling and taking vacations, Jim Schultheiss, event co-chair, said attendance numbers have benefited.
“The economy has had an affect (on attendance), but if anything, it’s given a bit of a boost,” he said. “People don’t travel as far. They can come to a local event where they don’t have to spend much money and still have a good time.”
While the church doesn’t keep track of attendance numbers, rain led to low turnout last year. While the weekend weather forecast was calling for some isolated storms as of press time Tuesday, the co-chairs are confident people will turn out for what Miller calls Fairfield’s second biggest event, behind Red, White and Kaboom.
For the first two hours of the festival each day, those attending can ride unlimited rides for $10. A wider selection of beer, local food vendors including Marco’s Pizza and Flub’s ice cream, music and dinner each night, a raffle and a “bid and buy” tent will round out the event.
“It’s a big fundraiser for the church ... and it’s something good for the community to come out and have a good time,” Schultheiss said. “We’re looking forward to doing both of those.”
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