St. John the Baptist Lawn Fete - Alden

St. John the Baptist Lawn Fete - Alden St. John's Annual Lawn Fete

July 17-19, 2026

🚨 Sponsorships are officially LIVE for the 2026 St. John’s Lawn Fete! 🚨And we’re already off to a strong start…💥 Our Ban...
04/11/2026

🚨 Sponsorships are officially LIVE for the 2026 St. John’s Lawn Fete! 🚨

And we’re already off to a strong start…

💥 Our Band Sponsor is SOLD OUT
💥 First $3,000 sponsor secured

Let’s keep it going 🙌

2026 is a BIG year as we celebrate our 175th Anniversary and we’re planning our biggest Lawn Fete yet.

This event brings thousands of people together for a full weekend of Cruz Night, live music, Kids Day, fireworks, great food, and community fun.

👉 Want to be part of it (and get your business in front of all of it)?

Secure your sponsorship here:
https://givebutter.com/stjohnslawnfete2026

✨ New this year: Easy online signup with flexible payment options: card, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, or even mail a check.

💡 Quick tip: At checkout, Givebutter may add a tip and fee - both are optional and can be removed by selecting “Other” → $0. By allowing Givebutter to request an optional fee, we, St. John's Lawn Fete, pay no fees!

Let’s make 2026 the best one yet 💙

St John the Baptist Catholic Church - Alden, NY St. John the Baptist School Alden

09/26/2025

🎉 Oktoberfest is TOMORROW! 🍂🍻
One of our favorite fall traditions is back and you do not want to miss it.

🎶 Buffalo's Own "Hops und Schnapps"
🍽️ Full German dinner included
🍻 6 drink samples + 2 full pours (beer, cider, or wine)
🎟️ Raffles, 50/50 & photo ops

📅 Saturday, Sept 27
🕔 5–9 PM at St. John the Baptist, Alden
🎫 $40 includes food, drinks & entertainment
💚 All proceeds benefit St. John’s School!

🎟️ TEXT PATRICK at 716-984-4684 or JENNIFER 716-698-1697 for tickets

08/06/2025

🎉 RAFFLE WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉

We may be a little late posting (blame the post-Lawn Fete recovery 🫠), but we’re excited to officially announce that all of our 2025 Big Raffle winners have been contacted and all prizes have been picked up!

Congratulations to our lucky winners and a huge THANK YOU to everyone who bought or sold tickets this year. Your support means the world to us. 💚

🎁 And the winners are…
🥇 Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower – Bob W. Ticket #02843
🔥 Traeger Pro 575 Grill – Sydney L. Ticket #04657
❄️ YETI Tundra 45 Cooler – Elaine S. Ticket #04363
🪑 Red Shed 2-Person A-Frame Swing – Paula S. Ticket #00507
🍂 Craftsman Gas Leaf Blower – Dale M. Ticket #04687

Until next year... keep that Ferris mower envy in check. 😉

📵 Out of service, not out of gratitude.Currently hiding in the woods at Letchworth, but wanted to say a huge THANK YOU t...
07/21/2025

📵 Out of service, not out of gratitude.

Currently hiding in the woods at Letchworth, but wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made the Lawn Fete amazing. Y’all crushed it — and now I’m recharging (in every sense of the word). 💚 Updates coming to you in a few days.

🌞 SUNDAY FUNDAY at St. John’s Lawn Fete! 🌞We’re not done yet! Wrap up your weekend with us — there’s still plenty of fun...
07/20/2025

🌞 SUNDAY FUNDAY at St. John’s Lawn Fete! 🌞

We’re not done yet! Wrap up your weekend with us — there’s still plenty of fun (and food!) happening TODAY at the Lawn Fete:

🥞 Brunch starts at 9:30 AM – pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns & pastries.
🎶 Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra plays from Noon–2 PM – don’t miss this WNY favorite!
🎟️ Raffles, Basket Raffle, Games, Bell Jar, Beer Tent, Food Tent – all open!
🔥 Big Raffle drawing is at 3PM – get your tickets in before we pull the winners!
🚨 Last call for a weekend full of community, music, and memories.

📍2021 Sandridge Rd, Alden
💚 stjohnslawnfete.com

Come hungry, bring your lucky charm, and help us finish strong!

🍽️ Sunday Brunch at the Lawn Fete!Hosted by the amazing St. John’s Teachers ✨📍 Right after 8AM Mass – Sunday, July 20📍 2...
07/20/2025

🍽️ Sunday Brunch at the Lawn Fete!
Hosted by the amazing St. John’s Teachers ✨

📍 Right after 8AM Mass – Sunday, July 20
📍 2021 Sandridge Rd

🧡 $12 Adults: 2 pancakes, 2 sausage, scrambled eggs, hash brown patty, pastry, and coffee or drink
🧡 $6 Kids 8 & under: 2 pancakes, 2 sausage

🥂 Mimosa Bar opens at 10AM in the Beer Tent!

All proceeds support field trips for our students this coming school year — eat well, do good!

07/19/2025

🎶 West of the Mark is LIVE and bringing the energy!
📍 Right here at St. John’s Lawn Fete — come down, grab a cold one, and enjoy the show!
They’re just getting started, the perfect Saturday night soundtrack is ON. 💃🍻
West of the Mark

🔥🍗 DINNER’S HOT — AND SO IS THE FUN! 🍖🚛Our Chicken & Rib Dinners are being served right now at the St. John’s Lawn Fete ...
07/19/2025

🔥🍗 DINNER’S HOT — AND SO IS THE FUN! 🍖🚛

Our Chicken & Rib Dinners are being served right now at the St. John’s Lawn Fete and they are everything your weekend appetite has been dreaming of.

Just $16 gets you:
🍗 Juicy BBQ Chicken or Saucy Ribs
🥗 Potato Salad, Coleslaw & a Roll
💯 Zero cleanup. All flavor.

AND while you’re here...
🚚 Touch a Truck is rolling in
🎨 Kids Day is packed with fun from 3–8 PM
👶 Car Seat Checks by Erie County Sheriff happening on-site!

📍 2021 Sandridge Rd, Alden
⏳ Serving until sold out, don't wait!

🎪 SATURDAY at St. John’s Lawn Fete is STACKED! 🎪Open at 3 PM and we’re rolling straight through ‘til the fireworks fly.🎉...
07/19/2025

🎪 SATURDAY at St. John’s Lawn Fete is STACKED! 🎪
Open at 3 PM and we’re rolling straight through ‘til the fireworks fly.

🎉 Saturday Highlights:
👧 Kids Day from 3–8 PM – $20 admission includes:
• Barrel Train Rides
• Mr. Paul “The Awesome Artist”
• Canvas & Confetti Face Painting
• Crafts, Games & Prizes
• Kids Meal
• 🐐 WNY Party Goats (starring from 3–4 PM only - blink and you’ll miss them)
🐾 Surprise Guest: BLUEY! That’s right, the world’s favorite blue heeler is making a special appearance. Cue happy tears from parents and preschoolers alike.
🚒 Touch a Truck - We’re not talkin’ bulldozers and cranes here, but we’ve got a few cool rides the kids can check out. Manage expectations accordingly. 😉

👮 Car Seat Safety Checks - Thanks to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office for keeping the littles buckled right!
🐶 Debs Dogz Pet Rescue Adoption Event - puppies, people. Try to be strong.
🍗 Chicken or Rib BBQ by BW’s – starts at 3 PM. Come hungry.
🧁 BAKE SALE - Homemade goodies you definitely won’t regret devouring (until you go back for thirds).

🎶 Live Music:
• The Bottle Rockets from 5–7 PM
• West of the Mark hits the stage at 7:30 PM
🎆 FIREWORKS light up the sky after dark

🎯 All Weekend Long:
🎟️ Basket Raffle – 140+ prizes (no exaggeration)
🍔 Food Tent • 🍺 Beer Tent (now cans!)
🎲 Bell Jar • Indian Dice • Lucky 7’s
🎟️ Big Raffle

🏧 ATM on site for all your BBQ + beer + raffle needs

📍 2021 Sandridge Rd., Alden
🎟️ General admission is FREE (Kids Day is $20/child)
📲 General Information: stjohnslawnfete.com

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