The Union Local High School marching band is not only gearing up for a football game this fall but also hosting a remarkable Family Christmas Fun Festival today. This event is set to take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Wise Building at the Belmont County Fairgrounds, with a noble aim of raising funds for the band. It is open to all ages, ensuring that people of every generation can partake in the fun.
Bringing the Community Together
The Union Local band takes great pride in hosting this Family Christmas Fun Festival. It serves as a community outreach program, offering families a delightful evening filled with the essence of Christmas. Co-organizer Jessica Compher emphasizes that this fundraising event stands out as it doesn't burden individual students with the task of selling items, a challenge that has been faced in recent efforts.For just $1 per person, attendees can enter the event and enjoy a plethora of activities. Picture with Santa, a meet and greet with the Grinch and Olaf from Disney's "Frozen", a "Polar Express" sleigh ride, temporary tattoos, a scavenger hunt, an ugly Christmas sweater competition, and a station to make a holiday craft are all included in the entry fee. There are also several activity booths with prizes for the children attending without any additional cost."We want this event to spread joy and bring our community together," Compher passionately states. "Families can spend quality time together, playing games, sipping hot chocolate, and taking the Polar Express-themed wagon ride."Game Tokens and Additional Activities
Game tokens are required for the various additional activities provided by the band. Some of the games include a giant Connect Four, Plinko, snowball tosses, pin the nose on the snowman, reindeer ring toss, snowman building, snowball slingshot, spin it to win it, making reindeer food, tin can knock down, and many more, giving participants a chance to showcase their skills. If 25 tokens aren't sufficient, you can purchase more for $5.The first 200 children at the event are guaranteed a small gift from Santa. A hot chocolate bar and concessions bar offer a variety of treats such as sloppy joes, hot dogs, nachos, chips, popcorn, ice cream bars, cookies, pretzels, brownies, water, pop, and Gatorade. These refreshments are available for an additional cost. Additionally, there will be an auction of various holiday-related prizes. truly is a celebration that combines fun, community spirit, and fundraising, making it a must-attend event for all.READ MORE