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Good Shepherd Manor's 35th Annual Fall Festival

Good Shepherd Manor's 35th Annual Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Momence, offering free admission and parking. The festival features craft booths, diverse food options, live classic rock music by The Back Paiges, a Resident Revue, and various games and activities for all ages, including a bounce house and petting zoo. Attendees can also participate in a cash raffle with a $5,000 top prize and attend a Mass in the main building chapel.

Date
Sep 12, 2026
Status
Recently ended
Good Shepherd Manor's 35th Annual Fall Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Live classic rock music by The Back Paiges
  • Food Booth Alley with diverse cuisines (Mexican, Italian, BBQ, American)
  • Cash Raffle with a $5,000 top prize
  • Free admission and parking
Good Shepherd Manor is set to host its 35th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at 4129 N. State Route 17 in Momence, offering free admission and parking to all visitors. The day begins at 10 a.m. with craft booths, merchandise, and mums available for purchase.

From 11 a.m. onwards, the Food Booth Alley will open, providing a variety of cuisines including Mexican, Italian, BBQ, and American options, accompanied by beverage tents and various games for both children and adults. Live entertainment includes a Resident Revue at 11:30 a.m., followed by a performance from the classic rock band The Back Paiges from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy additional activities such as face painting, hair tinsel, a bounce house, a petting zoo, and the Big Money Board, with Bingo starting at noon.

A key attraction is the Cash Raffle drawing scheduled for 3:45 p.m., where tickets are available for $25 each. Prizes include $5,000 for first place, $2,000 for second, and three $500 prizes for third, fourth, and fifth place; winners are not required to be present. The festival will conclude with a Mass presided over by Fr. Pete Jankowski from St. Patrick’s Momence, held at 4 p.m. in the main building chapel.

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