The annual tradition signifies the end of summer for North Penn residents.
For 63 years, the St. Stanislaus Summer Festival has marked the end of summer for the Lansdale area, and it returns Tuesday to Saturday this week with food, fun, games, music, and beer.
“Back in 1961, the parishioners of St. Stanislaus took a break from an escalating Cold War, the construction of the Berlin Wall, and the continuing war in Vietnam to inaugurate the annual St. Stanislaus Summer Festival,” states the festival website. “Now, warm nights, great music, plenty of snacks and beverages are the perfect accompaniments for this annual summer event. Ours is the most continuous carnival/festival in the area.”
The festival kicks off Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and repeats every night at the same time until Saturday at the Mater Dei Catholic School grounds at Third Street and Lansdale Avenue.
Returning this year is an entirely covered Beer Garden and eating area, with temperature control thanks to fans.
When it comes to food, sure, there is the usual funnel cake, ice cream, lemonade, and water ice. But, Chef Chipper Panico has the food on lock again this year. Panico’s Neighborhood Grill co-sponsors the food tent.
St. Stanislaus Parish School Featured bands this week are The Fiascos on Tuesday, Our Daily Rage on Wednesday, GruvTyme on Thursday, Exit 31 on Friday, and Pop Roxx playing out the fair on Saturday night.
The popular Family Nights are back – just check the weather report before buying the tickets, as there are no refunds. However, the threat of rain is not in the forecast for the week. Family Nights this week are Wednesday and Thursday, where a $30 wristband lets you ride all night.
The popular St. Stan’s Garage Sale returns during festival hours. Go ahead and put money down on the money wheel or play Bingo inside the school.
There will be a $3,000 grand prize, a $1,500 second prize, and a $500 third prize drawing on Saturday night, with raffle tickets selling for $10 each. All proceeds from the raffle tickets will be donated to St. Stanislaus Parish. Tickets can be purchased at the festival or in the parish center between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Cheer Wheel donations are needed, such as spirits and gift cards. Drop off items at the Cheer Booth at the Festival or at the Parish Center.
Parking for the event is available at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church lot, side streets, or basically anywhere you can find it, legally.
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