ABOVE: This flyer promotes the festival theme and lists all the events and entertainers at the 2009 Community Fest at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Parish on Maitland Avenue in Altamonte Springs. This Community Fest is extra special because it is taking place during the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Parish In Altamonte Springs. Page 1
Welcome to the 43rd edition of St. Mary Magdalen‘s Community Fest! Since 1967, Community Fest has hosted thousands each year to become Central Florida’s largest church festival. The 2009 Festival was on October 23, 24, and 25. The theme for this year’s celebration is “St. Mary Magdalen’s Golden Anniversary” in honor of 50 years in Central Florida.
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St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
This flyer promotes the festival theme and lists all the events and entertainers at the 2009 Community Fest at St. Mary Magdalen...
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
This flyer promotes the festival theme and lists all the events and entertainers at the 2009 Community Fest at St. Mary Magdalen...
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
The Ferris Wheel ride has become synonymous with St. Mary Magdalen's yearly celebration.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Community Fest 2009 attendees take a break to have dinner and wait for the evening's live entertainment at the stage.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Father Charlie Mitchell on the stage at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
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St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Another popular food tent was the Latin Quarter with comida muy delisiosa!
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
The Polish Kielbasa food tent was one of the most popular at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Who could resist these happy volunteers at the raffle tent?
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Who could pass up the ever-popular funnel cake or miss visiting with Walt?
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Attendees found crafts of every kind for sale at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Beautiful homemade quilts, baby items and blankets made by the beautiful ladies of the parish!
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Bishop Thomas J. Grady, Council 5618, Knights of Columbus booth at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Anyone for French fries or onion rings? Folks gather at one of the popular food booths at Community Fest 2009. The school...
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Families and friends enjoying games of skill and chance along the Midway at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
The beer and wine tent at Community Fest 2009. When a keg is not enough!
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Kids enjoy one of the many arcade games on the Midway at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
The Ferris Wheel in the distance with all the dining tents at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Volunteers or taste testers at the beer and wine tent at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Staff volunteers and diners at one of the many food booths at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Father Charlie Mitchell posing before drawing the winning raffle ticket at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Father Charlie Mitchell announcing the winner of the raffle at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Father Charlie Mitchell selecting the winning raffle ticket at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
A patriotic couple at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Aerial view of Community Fest 2009 showing food booths and church spire in the background.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Aerial view from the Ferris Wheel of Community Fest 2009, showing the church spire in the background, the old convent, school and...
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Aerial view of Community Fest 2009, showing the dining tents and stage seating.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Aerial view of Community Fest 2009 showing Tilt a Whirl, Spider and other rides.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Aerial view of Community Fest 2009 from the ferris wheel. You can see the old convent and the gymnasium in the background...
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Aerial view of some of the rides at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Aerial view of some of the rides at Community Fest 2009.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
One of the many game and food booths at Community Fest 2009, manned or "womaned" by parish volunteers.
St. Mary Magdalen - Community Fest 2009
Father Ed Thompson touring Community Fest grounds on his scooter.
