Festival + Turkey Dinner
A community celebration organized by the parish. This is one of the largest fundraisers for St. Thomas the Apostle church. The festival is a blend of food, fun, and fellowship.
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Parish Fundraiser: This event is a major fundraising event to support the church’s needs, including building maintenance, youth programs, and outreach ministries.
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Community Outreach: This event is to welcome people from outside the parish, encourage evangelization, and foster community engagement.
The Turkey Dinner + Festival will take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 11:30am - 4pm. You can expect a delicious turkey dinner, cash drawing, interactive kids’ area, beer tent, cash Bingo, silent auction, craft sale, farmer’s market, bake sale, cake walk, hula hoop contest, and much more!
Be a Sponsor!
Becoming a festival sponsor is a great way to show your support for the St. Thomas community. Sponsorships help cover the costs associated with hosting the festival while providing special benefits. We offer families and businesses the opportunity to sponsor our festival at various levels. Any support we receive is greatly appreciated, and your donation is tax-deductible.
Welcome, Ninja Anywhere, to this year’s Festival!
These exciting obstacle courses are designed to challenge, inspire, and entertain participants of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a seasoned ninja or just looking for some adventurous fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From climbing and balancing to racing through creative challenges, Ninja Anywhere brings an energetic, interactive experience that’s sure to be a highlight of the day! Don’t miss out—come test your skills, cheer each other on, and make lasting memories at the festival! Curious about what’s in store? Take a sneak peek at the action and see just how much fun awaits by visiting NinjaAnywhere.com.
Quilt Drawing
Parishioners will receive information about the Festival + Turkey Dinner event via USPS in mid-July. The mailing also includes drawing tickets for a chance to win $500, $1,000, $3,000, or a crafted quilt from the St. Thomas Women’s Club (see image).
Be a Volunteer!
Whether you are a new parishioner or have been attending St. Thomas for years, the festival is a cherished event that needs volunteers. Please prayerfully consider joining the festival team. It's super fun; you meet new friends and engage in your community. If you have any questions about how to get involved, contact Willen Korkowski, Festival Chair, at 763.656.9244.
Donate Items
Please drop off donations at the Parish Center, M-Th (9am-4pm).
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Rhubarb donations are needed for the church festival in mid-August. If you’re willing to contribute, please cut the rhubarb into about ½-inch pieces and pack it in bags with the number of cups written on each bag. Rhubarb can be brought to the Parish Center dining hall during office hours (M-Th 9am-4pm) and placed in the kitchen freezer. Thank you for your help. If you have any questions, call Edith Staehnke at 612.715.0741.
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Ice: Large bags of ice cubes can be dropped off in the Parish Center kitchen freezer.
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Silent Auction: Quality donations, including sporting and entertainment events, golf and vacation packages, restaurant gift cards, wine, cash (we’ll shop for you), and jewelry. You can also get creative and design a basket of your own!
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Kids Area: Toys, games, or other fun items. Additionally, we’re accepting smaller items, including chalk, bubbles, markers, pens, pencils, small prizes, small notebooks, sticky notes, and erasers.
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Craft Sale: We are seeking a variety of crafts, including hair accessories, kitchen items, gift ideas, and more.
Please drop off items in the Parish Center on Saturday or early Sunday morning of the Festival day.
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Bake Sale: Our Bake Sale is a crucial part of our event, and we need baked goods, whether homemade or store-bought. Your contributions will help us make this year’s Bake Sale a success.
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Cake Walk: Your help is needed to make this the best Cake Walk ever! Cakes, cupcakes, or cookies (homemade or store-bought) can be dropped off in the church kitchen.
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Farmer’s Market: Homemade or homegrown fruits and vegetables. Examples: tomatoes, onions, sweet corn, radishes, potatoes, berries, apples, peppers, and much more!