Saturday, April 21, 2012

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!


2012 Queen of Apostles International Festival
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$20 FUN ZONE PRE-ORDER
$ 25 FUN ONE DAY OF EVENT
$2 PONY RIDES
$10 ADULT FOOD COURT
$ 5 CHILD(REN) FOOD COURT (12 & UNDER)

FREE ENTERTAINMENT

The Q of A International Festival is a community event that celebrates our diversity.  The Queen of Apostles PTO and the IFEST Committee is excited to be able to offer new rides this year like the Mechanical Bull, Pony Rides, and Giant Twister.  Also, new this year, we have a volleyball court for all to enjoy besides of all the other rides and games. 

The International Festival consists of mainly three areas:  

The IFEST FUN ZONE with rides, carnival games, lego tables, face painting, henna hand painting, Fairfax Co. Police demonstration,  Fairfax Co. Fire Truck and more.  Four hours of great fun and entertainment for the kids.  The Fun Zone is a big playing area for children and adults alike.

The IFEST FOOD COURT with ethnic food from all the continents - the biggest continental "pot-luck" around.  For $ 10.00 you can savor many authentic dishes from different countries.  

The IFEST STAGE showcases entertainment, music, and dances from different countries.  This year we are happy to welcome again, The Boyle School of Irish Dance, Salangai Arts School of Classical Dance, Halau Hula O Ke Anuenue Punahele, All Starts Dance and UMS Martial Arts.  New this year, The Ghanaian Choir.  The IFEST STAGE is FREE.  Come and spend an afternoon with us relaxing and enjoying all these great performances.
Also, new this year is the SAUCA Food Truck.  Sauca is known for their global menu.  Sauca will be offering a selected menu from the Saucamobile.  Food Truck will be open from 1-3 pm.

This event could not be possible without the support of the hundred of volunteers that make this event a success.  If you are a Q of A parent in need of volunteer hours - please volunteer now!  Go to the Jooners volunteer link.  If you would like to donate food - please go to the Jooners food donation link.  For each dish donation (serving of 10), you will receive a free "IFEST Food Court" wristband.  Please note that food donations cannot be exchange for volunteer service hours - sorry :-(.  If you live near our community, you are welcome to volunteer - just go to the Jooners volunteer link or emails us at qofaifest@yahoo.com.

If you would like to be a sponsor for this event - go to the "IFEST SPONSORSHIPS" page.

2012 Queen of Apostles International Festival
Saturday, May 19th
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
4409 Sano Street
Alexandria, VA 22312
qofaifest@yahoo.com

Queen of Apostles International Festival Children's Concert
10:00-11:00 am


Monday, March 26, 2012

JOIN OUR IFEST FAMILY, BE A SPONSOR!

SPONSORSHIPS

The Queen of Apostles International Festival is our opportunity to promote and highlight our cultural diversity within the Community, by showcasing multi-cultural talent and creativity as well as ethnic dishes and entertainment from around the world in a fun and educational afternoon the whole family can enjoy.    

This year we are proud to offer different arts and entertainment from all around the world at the IFEST Stage, ethnic dishes in the IFEST Food Court, new rides and games in the IFEST Fun-Zone and much more!

There are several ways that you can help Queen of Apostles Catholic School to continue to provide an excellent education to our students and to be an integral part of our Community.  You may donate any food item for the event; you may be a Patron Sponsor; or you may place an ad in our event program and blog; or you can volunteer your time to help with festivities.  All contributors will be recognized on our blog and through various advertising media.

Queen of Apostles School is a non-profit organization and all donations of goods and services are tax deductible (TIN # 540755475).  Since 1965, we have provided children with a solid education and a strong spiritual foundation, helping each child realize his or her full potential. Our families support the community in many ways including service projects, participation in club sports, and patronizing the local businesses.

If you have participated in our International Festival in the past, we thank you once again.  If you have not, please consider doing so this year.  You may send any donated item to:

Queen of Apostles Catholic School
Attention: International Festival
4409 Sano Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22312

For additional information email us at qofaifest@yahoo.com.  To volunteer for this event, click on the volunteer link.

We thank you for your contribution to this important community event.




Tuesday, February 14, 2012

NEW RIDES FOR 2012!

Queen of Apostles 2012 International Festival
May 19, 2012     
11:00 am - 3:00 pm 

 Exciting New Rides and Games for the 2012 IFEST.  
Stay Stunned for additional updates and Information.

NEW RIDES FOR 2012!
Mechanical Bull
Giant Twister
Volleyball Court
Pony Rides

Friday, January 20, 2012

SAVE THE DATE!



SAVE THE DATE!
2012 QUEEN OF APOSTLES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, MAY 19TH
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 

FUN ZONE, IFEST FOOD COURT, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT & MORE!