NATCHEZ – As in past years, Cathedral School Fall Festival is packed with lots of fun activities for the whole family. This year the event, which is a fund-raiser to support the school, is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4-5.
On Saturday, games, rides, concessions and a silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. That night adults only can enjoy a rib and gumbo dinner planned from 5 – 7 p.m. followed by a paddle wheel. Dinners are $7 and gumbo $5.
The family fun on Sunday continues from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Volunteers will serve turkey dinner from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. for $8 for adults and $5 for children. Bingo runs from 2 – 4 p.m.
New this year, is a golf ball drop. Golf balls are $25 each. Balls will be dropped over a target on the football field during halftime of the Oct. 17 game. Details: Adam Probst, cathedralfallfest@gmail.com.
Also new this year, as part of the festival, is a tennis tournament at Duncan Park on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-12. Organizers said this tournament is for all, whether you are a tennis “pro” or a “backyard player.” Details: Mark and Jessica Carter, 601-431-0516.
Several items will be raffled, including $5,000 in cash, tickets are $20 each, a 40-inch Vizio Razor LED flat screen TV, an adult bicycle, accent chest, $200 for gasoline, headphones, luggage, etc.