St. Jude’s Courtyard Carnival had it’s humble beginning around 2006 as a Children’s Ministry event with small children’s games and activities.  In 2014 we realized this was a wonderful venue that could be enjoyed by all ages.  So, in 2015 St. Jude partnered with the Talley Amusement Company to set up a carnival midway with rides along with games and carnival food.  This addition first occurred in 2015 and expanded the Carnival from a one-day event to three days.  In 2018 the Talley experience grew to four days and Thursday nights became Knights of Columbus Night.    Our goal was to make this a family-oriented venue for all ages and in turn become a vibrant participant in community activities.  
 
St. Jude’s Carnival consists of two separate events that occur over the four days.   
 
 St. Jude’s Courtyard carnival is held on the Saturday of the four-day event.  The Courtyard carnival is focused primarily on smaller childen games and inflatables but that isn’t all that is going on.  And if you are hungry, there is always the delicious food prepared by the Knights of Columbus or desserts offered by the Women of St. Jude and don’t forget the cotton candy and drinks available at The Andrew.  There is something for the entire family to enjoy on Saturday at the Courtyard Carnival.  The hours of operation of the COURTYARD CARNIVAL are: 
SATURDAY, SEPT 20   ONLY:    2 – 7 PM
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS        1 – 8 PM
GAMES FOR ALL AGES             2 – 7 PM
MUSIC |  FACE PAINTING | RAFFLE | SILENT AUCTION | & MORE
 
 NOTE:    TICKETS PURCHASED AT THE COURTYARD CARNIVAL CAN ONLY BE USED FOR THE COURTYARD GAMES AND FOOD ON SATURDAY.
 
Talley Amusement will set up the midway with rides and carnival games and open up to the public beginning on Thursday through Sunday.  The hours of operation are as follows.
 
THURSDAY, SEPT 18   6-10 PM
FRIDAY, SEPT 19   6-11 PM
SATURDAY, SEPT 20   3-11 PM
SUNDAY, SEPT 21   3-10 PM
 
Tickets for Talley’s rides and games can be purchased at several kiosk locations on the Midway.   
 
Promotional benefits of purchasing a sponsorship can reach the potential of the following avenues.  
 
Carnival Attendance (Est) 25,000 
St. Jude Flocknote Members 3,564 83% hit rate in first 24 hours (texts)
St. Jude Parishioners on Email 3,266 52% hit rate in first 24 hours
Number of Parishioners 13,453
Weekly Bulletins Printed 1,500 (2400 for major feasts)
St. Jude Website Monthly Hits 31,950