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Our yearly parish fundraiser honoring St. Nicholas, one of our patron saints
Come to the St. Nicholas Church campus at 806 Ridge Ave., Evanston, for the very best Christmas trees and greenery available! Enjoy delicious Mexican food and shop for beautiful hand crafted holiday gifts from over 60 crafters! The fun begins on Friday night, when “Bishop Nicholas” arrives with storytelling and song and tree lighting of our St. Nicholas Fest Christmas tree. On Saturday and Sunday, come back to shop for your own beautiful tree and greenery and visit our many crafters, buy a raffle ticket, and sample delicious homemade baked goods.
Friday, December 5: 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 7: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, December 5: 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 7: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER!
WIN UP TO $3,000!
Stop by the parish office (806 Ridge Ave), or get yours at the Fest!!! Scroll down for more info.
WIN UP TO $3,000!
Stop by the parish office (806 Ridge Ave), or get yours at the Fest!!! Scroll down for more info.
Be an elf and help make St. Nick's Fest possible!
Scroll down for more volunteer info!
Scroll down for more volunteer info!
Visit from "Bishop Nicholas" & Tree Lighting
Friday, December 5: 6:30 p.m.
Join us Friday evening inside St. Nicholas Church when “Bishop Nicholas” arrives as we celebrate the feast day of one of our patron saints. After stories, songs, and prayers, he leads us outside to light the big Christmas tree on Ridge Avenue. An evening beloved by all, big and small!
Join us Friday evening inside St. Nicholas Church when “Bishop Nicholas” arrives as we celebrate the feast day of one of our patron saints. After stories, songs, and prayers, he leads us outside to light the big Christmas tree on Ridge Avenue. An evening beloved by all, big and small!
Tree & Greenery Sale
Saturday, December 6: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 7: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Our premium trees and greenery are among the finest in North America. Each tree comes with a guarantee of complete customer satisfaction.
Missed the pre-order window for Christmas trees or greenery? We'll accept walk-up orders at the Fest for as long as supplies last!
Sunday, December 7: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Our premium trees and greenery are among the finest in North America. Each tree comes with a guarantee of complete customer satisfaction.
Missed the pre-order window for Christmas trees or greenery? We'll accept walk-up orders at the Fest for as long as supplies last!
Craft Fair
Saturday, December 6: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 7: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Nick’s Fest Craft Fair features over 60 crafters with an array of unique handcrafted items for your holiday shopping: jewelry, pottery, knitwear, wood-turned items, soaps, notecards, ornaments and much more! Be sure to visit all the booths in both locations: Oldershaw Hall and the school cafeteria.
Sunday, December 7: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Nick’s Fest Craft Fair features over 60 crafters with an array of unique handcrafted items for your holiday shopping: jewelry, pottery, knitwear, wood-turned items, soaps, notecards, ornaments and much more! Be sure to visit all the booths in both locations: Oldershaw Hall and the school cafeteria.
Raffle
This is your chance to win big!
Volunteers will be selling tickets after Mass each weekend leading up to the event, or you can purchase tickets while you're exploring the Fest! The drawing will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria on Sunday, December 8.
Grand Prize: $3,000
Additional prizes: $1,000; $500; $100 gift card; $100 gift card; $100 gift card; $50 gift card; $50 gift card; $50 gift card; $50 gift card; $50 gift card
So many ways to win!
Volunteers will be selling tickets after Mass each weekend leading up to the event, or you can purchase tickets while you're exploring the Fest! The drawing will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria on Sunday, December 8.
Grand Prize: $3,000
Additional prizes: $1,000; $500; $100 gift card; $100 gift card; $100 gift card; $50 gift card; $50 gift card; $50 gift card; $50 gift card; $50 gift card
So many ways to win!
Concessions
Saturday, December 6: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 7: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Delicious homemade Mexican food in Oldershaw Hall and other good eats in the school cafeteria kitchen.
Everything is soul-satisfying and prepared with love.
Sunday, December 7: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Delicious homemade Mexican food in Oldershaw Hall and other good eats in the school cafeteria kitchen.
Everything is soul-satisfying and prepared with love.
Bakery Booth
Saturday, December 6: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 7: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Stop by our famous bakery book in the school cafeteria for beautiful holiday treats, all prepared by parishioners of St. John XXIII. You’ll find delicious cookies, cakes, pies and breads for your holiday parties or gifts for friends or family.
Calling All Bakers!
Get out your favorite holiday recipes and help us offer the best homemade baked goods at this year’s St. Nick’s Fest. Good sellers are holiday cookies, sweet breads, pies, jams, and candies. Gluten-free items are especially welcome. Items may be dropped off in the school cafeteria on Friday, December 5, from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, December 6, from 7:30 - 1 p.m. Be sure to label your items including ingredients, especially dairy and nuts.
Sunday, December 7: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Stop by our famous bakery book in the school cafeteria for beautiful holiday treats, all prepared by parishioners of St. John XXIII. You’ll find delicious cookies, cakes, pies and breads for your holiday parties or gifts for friends or family.
Calling All Bakers!
Get out your favorite holiday recipes and help us offer the best homemade baked goods at this year’s St. Nick’s Fest. Good sellers are holiday cookies, sweet breads, pies, jams, and candies. Gluten-free items are especially welcome. Items may be dropped off in the school cafeteria on Friday, December 5, from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, December 6, from 7:30 - 1 p.m. Be sure to label your items including ingredients, especially dairy and nuts.
Volunteers Needed!
Be an elf and help make St. Nick's Fest a great success!
Click the link below for the signup sheet. Scroll though the tabs at the top and sign up for as many volunteer slots as you are able at the bakery, raffle sales, trees, greenery and cleanup. St. Nicholas thanks you in advance!
Click the link below for the signup sheet. Scroll though the tabs at the top and sign up for as many volunteer slots as you are able at the bakery, raffle sales, trees, greenery and cleanup. St. Nicholas thanks you in advance!
