Honoring 170 years of our Catholic Community & 250 years of our country.
SPIRIT FEST
AUG 29 • 2026
Join the Faribault community for a joyous milestone celebration. A full day of historic dedications, live entertainment, and family traditions!
Get Your Spirit Wear!
Represent Divine Mercy in style. Proceeds support our ministries.
Must order by Aug 16th!
Our Legacy
A History of Faith
The Catholic Church in Faribault was established in 1856. The small congregation of the church of St. Ann's came first, which later burned down and was re-built as Immaculate Conception Parish. St. Lawrence came next, followed by Sacred Heart.
The churches grew, schools were built, changes came and now we are consolidated as one: Divine Mercy Catholic Church and School. This mini parade will honor the history and the many ministries in this parish. Please plan to attend the parade with your families and enjoy the festivities together.
Live Entertainment
The Headliners
Pop Prohibition
Kicking off the afternoon with incredible live music right after the BINGO calls begin.
Rockin' Hep Cats
Taking the stage during the Indoor Dinner. Grab your Broaster chicken and enjoy the show!
Something For Everyone
Festival Attractions
Cornhole & Sand Volleyball
Volleyball behind the school, and bags starting at noon!
Kids Games
Inflatables, face painting, and crafts with the American Heritage Girls!
The Cake Walk
Featuring the brand new "Tiny Tots" Cupcake Walk at 2:30 PM!
Outdoor Movie: Ron's Gone Wrong
Free for everyone! Bring a chair or blanket and grab some snacks.
Country Market & Silent Auction
Shop for handmade goods, fresh garden produce, and incredible baked items at the Country Store! Then head inside to browse the themed goodie baskets and drop your tickets for a chance to win.
Silent Auction closes at 6:30 PMFestival Schedule
From the bags tournament to the outdoor movie under the stars, plan your perfect Spirit Fest experience.
Print the Full ItineraryThe Festival Begins!
• Bags Tournament Starts
• Lunch available outdoors (Food Trucks!)
• Kids Games, Mini-Golf & Beer Garden Open
• Silent Auction Opens
• History video showing in church on loop
Flag Ceremony & Historic Parade
Honoring our ministries and 170 years of history. Kids, please join us in costume!
Dedication Ceremony
Official dedication of the new spaces in the school.
BINGO & Live Music
BINGO runs 2:00 - 3:30 PM ($20 Cash prizes!).
Pop Prohibition plays the main stage until 4:00 PM.
The Cake Walks
2:30 PM: Tiny Tots Cupcake Walk (50¢ rounds)
3:30 PM: Kids Cake Walk ($1-$2 rounds)
Holy Mass
Join us for worship inside the church.
Parish Dinner & Hep Cats
Complete Broaster chicken dinner with optional JMo ribs. Live music from Rockin' Hep Cats runs until 7:00 PM!
Buy Dinner Tickets →Celebrity Mini Golf & Adult Cake Walk
6:00 PM: Fr. Cory, Fr. Alex, Deacons & Mrs. Ashley hit the links!
6:30 PM: Raffle Ticket Sales End / Silent Auction Closes.
6:30 PM: Adult Cake Walk begins ($3-$5 rounds).
Raffle & Lucky Draw Winners
Prizes awarded! See if you are one of our lucky winners!
Outdoor Movie: Ron's Gone Wrong
Free for everyone! Bring a chair or blanket. Concessions remain open.
A Look Back
Memories from Spirit Fests past.
Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors
We are so grateful for the support of these incredible local businesses who helped make Spirit Fest possible!
Platinum Sponsor
Ti-Zack Construction
Gold Sponsors
Bethlehem Academy
C & S Vending
VanHaren Construction