Friday, October 29, 2021 6pm – 9pm

Sioux Falls Convention Center

Hundreds of Catholic families and friends from around eastern South Dakota will gather for carnival games, yard games, dancing, inflatables, bingo, crafts, carnival food and good old-fashioned fun to celebrate Pope Francis naming this year the year of St. Joseph who is the patron of our diocese.

This is a Free Will Donation event, and there will be concessions available for purchase.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to volunteer for this event, click the button below to fill out a quick form.

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Register for a Tournament

FAQ’s

What time is the event?

6pm – 9pm

Where is the event?

Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1101 N. West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(Between the Denny Sanford Premier Center and the Arena.)

What is there to see and do?

There will be something for all ages and maps of all the activities will be available at the welcome table.
BINGO
Inflatables: Obstacle Course, Bounce House, Twister, Gaga Ball, Axe Throwing
Saint Photobooth
Face Painting
Balloon Animals
Crafts
Sacred Heart Booth with Puppet Show
Rosary Making and Blessing
Family Crucifix Making and Blessing
DJ/Dance
Adult Games with Ping Pong & Corn Hole Tournaments
Prize Booth
Beer Garden with Mixology and Trivia
Concessions will be open for food for purchase

What should we bring to the event?

Cash for BINGO cards (25cents per card)
Cash/Card for Concession stands and Beer Garden

Is there Food?

There will be concession open for food purchase. Some of the items for purchase include pulled pork, pizza, popcorn, chips, cotton candy, pop, water

How does the Bingo work?

Come and play for 25 cents per card and kids can play for free. If you bring you family to play you can get a card for your whole family for $1. Kids get a ticket if they win to go pick out a prize at the Prize Booth and adults will win the cash pot!

How does the Ping Pong Tournament work?

There will be two rounds, one starting at 6:30pm and the other at 7:30pm. You can pre-register on the diocese website or signup at the event. The winners will get a grand prize from our Prize Booth!

How does the Corn Hole Tournament work?

There will be two rounds, one starting at 6:30pm and the other at 7:30pm. You can pre-register your team on the diocese website or signup at the event. The winners will get a grand prize from our Prize Booth!

Year of St. Joseph Diocesan Parish Pilgrimage:

When you visit each parish, take a selfie including you with the church or church sign in the background. Come to the Festival and show us your pictures to receive a certificate of completion of the Year of St. Joseph diocesan parish pilgrimage. Each certificate holder will be entered in a drawing to win a prize. (If you do this as a family, be sure to include everyone in the selfie and each member of the family will receive their own certificate and chance to win.)