International Festival - A Weekend of Celebration!

Celebrate with family, friends, and neighbors during Good Shepherd's 43rd annual
International Festival
on Labor Day Weekend 2018:
Saturday, September 1
Sunday, September 2
and Monday, September 3, 2018 
#GoodShepherdIF
Net proceeds from the Festival go to charity!
SATURDAY, SEPT 1
Yard Sale
(Previously known as 'White Elephant')
9:30am - 4pm
* Early-bird entry 8:30am, $10
Take the opportunity to donate items and buy treasures at one of the largest indoor yard sales in the area! 
SATURDAY, SEPT 1
5K Race / 1 Mile Run
8am (Fun Run); 8:30am (5K)

Join us to run for fun and charity! Click on the link below for details, including registration and sponsorship opportunities. 
SUNDAY, SEPT 2
Mass
9am and 10:30am Masses

Participate in our multicultural Masses to celebrate International Festival weekend. Opportunities for lectors, gift-bearers, and musicians.  
MONDAY, SEPT 3
Festival Day!
11am - 5pm

Music, games, food, bingo & more! Bring the family for a day of entertainment and fellowship. And don't forget to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win $10,000!
Get your tickets!
RAFFLE!
Prizes from $500 to $10,000

Grand Prize $10,000! Proceeds benefit Shepherd's Gate Grants - which support local charities. Tickets only $10. Purchase after weekend Masses starting August 19, and at the Festival, Monday, Sept 3.
Support the Festival
VOLUNTEER
Many hands make light labor.

Join in the fun! 
​All help is appreciated!
SATURDAY, SEPT 1
BLOODMOBILE
8am - 1pm
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Give the gift of life ... donate Blood at INOVA's bloodmobile! Make an appointment today.
All are welcome!
DIRECTIONS

Good Shepherd Catholic Church is located near George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate. On Festival Day, Monday, September 3, there will be free parking and a shuttle from the Mount Vernon High School parking lot.
Contact Us

For questions about the Festival, email festival@gs-cc.org
For the Yard Sale: yardsale@gs-cc.org
For general questions about the parish: office@gs-cc.org

Thank you! Many thanks to our generous sponsors and community partners!

Interested in sponsoring our Festival?  Contact festival@gs-cc.org today!