International Festival - A Weekend of Celebration!
Thank you for joining us for our 44th annual
International Festival on Labor Day Weekend 2019! Your participation and prayers helped make it a successful event!
#GoodShepherdIF
Net proceeds from the Festival go to charity! Click HERE to volunteer.
SATURDAY, AUG 31
Yard Sale
(Previously known as 'White Elephant')
9am - 2pm
* Early-bird entry 8am, $10
Take the opportunity to donate items and buy treasures at one of the largest indoor yard sales in the area! 
SATURDAY, AUG 31
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 1
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 2
Festival Day!
11am - 5pm

Music, games, food, bingo & more! Bring the family for a  fun day. And don't forget to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win $10,000!
SATURDAY, AUG 31
BLOODMOBILE
8am - 12pm
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Give the gift of life ... donate Blood at INOVA's bloodmobile! Make an appointment today. (Walk-ins also accepted on August 31.)
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 in August, and at the Festival, Monday, Sept 2, 2019.
Support the Festival
VOLUNTEER
Many hands make light labor.

Join in the fun! 
​All help is appreciated! Volunteer a few hours at a food booth; or help with set-up or clean-up. Help also needed on Saturday and Sunday.
All are welcome!
DIRECTIONS
8710 Mount Vernon Hwy 22309

We are located near George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate. On Festival Day, Monday, September 2, 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!