Amarillo—Rides, games, a funhouse, food and drinks, a silent and live auction and a beef raffle—all the ingredients for the annual St. Joseph School Carnival. This year’s Carnival takes place Saturday, Oct. 1 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm on the school grounds at 4118 South Bonham.
Admission to the Carnival is free, according to St. Joseph School principal David Hernandez.
Tickets are still being sold for the annual Beef Raffle, with the top prize a whole processed beef and a deep freeze. Second prize is a Smoker/Grill. Third prize is an Apple iPad Mini, fourth prize is a convertible picnic table/bench and fifth prize is a Spa Day at Awaken Med Spa in Amarillo. Tickets for the raffle are $5.00 each or five tickets for $20.00.
Proceeds from this year’s Carnival will go toward the continuing updating of the St. Joseph School building, according to Hernandez.
Carnival organizers are also seeking assistance from businesses and supporters to sponsor this year’s Carnival. For more information about the annual Carnival, to donate items for the silent and live auctions, to purchase tickets for the Beef Raffle or for Carnival sponsorship information, please call the school at 359-1604.