Fall Festival 2014!

We all had a great time at Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18th. Here's a recap!

The 'rents performed twice - at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.






For a full report with pics and video, visit The 'rents Band Blog!

The Costume Contest was at high noon. Here's Maren, as Food Network chef/personality Guy Fieri!






They always give a boy and girl award for each class. The judges thought Maren was a boy, so she got the boy award! Here she is with girl winner Micaela, as Charlie Chaplin!


This year, Deacon was a stick of dynamite. He and Derek worked hard to build this huge costume, which featured a retracting fuse and puff of smoke (engineered using compressed air, a straw, and baby powder)!




Here's a short video of the kids and costumes!


Next on the schedule was the Crusader Band, who performed American Salute Medley, Rock Around the Clock, and Polka.


Deacon and Eddie on percussion...


Maren on trombone!






Deacon played his drum kit on Rock Around the Clock and Polka.


Here's a video of all three songs!


The Basket Raffle is always a popular event...


This year, Deacon's 7th grade class basket theme was MINECRAFT! It was a popular basket!!


Derek takes a break from guitar playing and last-second costume building. I believe this is a tri-tip sandwich with jalapenos.


It was great to have Grammie with us for the day... here she is with Deacon for a celebratory dinner at Outback, Saturday evening!


So Fall Festival 2014 is in the books. Next up: Trunk or Treat this Friday! October is moving along! :)