Return of Assumption Fest, a fundraising event for Walton's Our Lady of the Assumption Church, scheduled for September 19-21
The Assumption Festival, a beloved annual event, is set to return from September 10-21. Located approximately 20 miles south of Cincinnati off I-75, the festival offers a fun-filled experience for the whole family.
This year's festival promises a variety of attractions, including amusement rides and drinks at the beer tent, all for nominal fees. Musical performances will take centre stage, with acts such as Jim and Valerie Gabehart, Easter Rising, JD and the Stonemasons, Rick George Band, Sam Dearie, and the Nies family set to entertain.
On Saturday, September 20, Easter Rising will perform on the main stage from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., while Rick George will perform acoustic sets from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Brett Sears, a talented magician, will also perform on the main stage from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the same day.
Other highlights of the festival include a zip line, kids games, bingo, blackjack, hi-lo, a strolling magician, Brothers BBQ, wood fire pizza, wine and margaritas, funnel cakes, and fireworks.
For those with a competitive spirit, the Cornhole tournament takes place on Saturday, Sep 20, with registration open at 9 a.m. The Car, Truck, and Bike Show will take place on Sunday, Sep 21, with registration beginning at 10 a.m.
Sweepstake drawings for Side of Beef, Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, Gun and Cash Prizes up to $10,000 will take place on Sunday, Sep 21. Nuns from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy for girls will also be selling homemade bourbon balls, hosting a Sunday auto show, and offering raffle tickets for Pappy Van Winkle.
Admission and parking for the festival are free, making it an accessible event for all. The festival benefits Our Lady of the Assumption Church and its associated schools.
In addition to the musical performances, festival-goers can enjoy traditional Catholic festival staples, including petting zoos and carnival rides. The priests from Our Lady of the Assumption may also perform folk tunes and Tamburica classics during the festival. The teachers of the priests who traditionally play music and perform the Tamburica classically at the Assumption Festival 2023 are professors from the Academy of Music in Zagreb.
So, mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Assumption Festival 2023!
