St. Paul Kirchenfest - Highland, Illinois
Events All Day Long... Both Days!

KIRCHENFEST AUCTION
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Kirchenfest Auction
This gentleman got full service when
he won the auction for this chair!
The Kirchenfest Auction is truly unique because of the wide variety of unusual items offered! Look for celebrity sports memorabilia, weekend vacation trips, an eight-foot pizza, dinner parties, professional sporting event tickets, dinners at local and famous restaurants, steaks, antiques and furniture!
» MasterCard and Visa may be used at the Auction!
 
STRASSENLAUF 5K & 2K RUN/WALK
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. - RAIN or SHINE

A little morning exercise... what an ideal way to start the weekend!

The 5K Strassenlauf Run starts at 8:00 a.m. and the 2K Walk/Run starts at 9:00 a.m.

Runners of all skill levels are welcome to compete.

Shortly after the Strassenlauf is completed, visit our home page and we'll post the results for everyone to see!

Kirchenfest Strassenlauf

Kirchenfest Strassenlauf
Everyone is welcome to take part in the Strassenlauf. Here's a look at the field at the beginning and after they finished.
» Download a Strassenlauf Entry Form
 
RAFFLES

The Kirchenfest is known for a variety of Raffles. Tickets will be available on the grounds all day, both days. This year, you can buy raffle tickets for a chance to win:

» A 2008 Ford Fusion SE
   or $15,000
» A Vacation
» A Hand-made Quilt
» A Live Steer
» A Live Hog

Feeling lucky? You can purchase any raffle ticket ahead of time - see a St. Paul Parishioner or the Church Office.

And, you can purchase raffle tickets throughout both days at the Kirchenfest.

Raffle Winners will be announced on Sunday Night
at 10:00 p.m.
Win this car at Kirchenfest 2008!
Buy a Raffle Ticket for a chance to win
this 2008 Ford Fusion SE!

Car Raffle
These Kirchenfest visitors tried their luck at the Car Raffle Stand. If your car's been giving you trouble lately, come see us...
you might win a new one!
 
FLEA MARKET
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

St. Paul School's Gymnasium is the site of the Kirchenfest Flea Market. Fancy yourself a bargain hunter? Well, this is your paradise! You'll find bargains galore throughout the weekend.

Want to get a head start on your bargain shopping? The Flea Market Pre-Sale is held Friday Evening, August 22, from 6-9 p.m. Admission to the
Pre-Sale is $5.

Kirchenfest Flea Market
The Flea Market is held inside St. Paul's Gymnasium and you'll find the whole gym
is filled with bargains!
 
BINGO
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. | Sunday, 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

What better way to spend some time with friends than an exciting game of bingo? Bingo will be played on both days of the Kirchenfest, so make some time to sit down for few games!

 
KORBBALL
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Sunday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kirchenfest Korb-Ball
Playing hard during the
Korb-Ball Tourney!

Korbball is the Kirchenfest's own brand of 3-on-3 basketball. The Korbball (German for basketball) tournament is open to boys and girls ages 10-21.

Teams are subject to age brackets as follows: 10-11 years of age, 12-14 years; 15-17 years and 18-21 years.

A Team Entry Fee is required.
(The fee will be announced here at a later date). Teams may not consist of more than four players.

Kids, get some friends together and take part in our Korbball Tourney! It will be played on Main Street, on the edge of the Kirchenfest grounds...

» Download a Kirchenfest Korbball Entry Form
 
KIRCHENFEST KAR KRUISE
Sunday, 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

On Sunday, enjoy a parade of vintage cars and have your camera handy! If you are a vintage car owner and want to take part in this event, please be sure to fill out an entry form!

» Download a Kirchenfest Kar Kruise Entry Form
 
JASS TOURNAMENT - a German Card Game
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

A tournament featuring the German card game 'Jass' will be held at the Kirchenfest.

» Download a Jass Tournament Entry Form
 
KIRCHEN KRAFT KORNER
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - close | Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - close

Browse for some of the finest crafts around at the Kirchen Kraft Korner. You'll find unique items and great deals. Be sure to drop by the crafter's tent on Kirchenfest weekend.