Bloomington church to host fall festival Sept. 12

A Bloomington church will host its annual fall festival this weekend. The St. Boni's Fall Festival kicks off 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Community, 901 W. 90th St., with a parade that circles the church property. Prior to the traditional kick off, the church will host Breakfast with the Bittners from 6:30-11 a.m., featuring breakfast hosted by Parish Administrator Jim Bittner and his family. Everyone is invited to dress up in a costume, showcase a talent or display their favorite mode of transportation while parading around the church property. The parade will feature llamas that will be available for photos until 2 p.m., and participants may line up in the church's north parking lot beginning 9:30 a.m. The car show attracts more than 300 vehicles each year, and musical entertainment during the day features performances by The Thomas & James Band and The Dakota Ramblers on the main stage. The Boni Booth features crafts, a prayer wall and free water 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The church will also hold a raffle featuring 15 prizes, with a top prize of $2,025. The raffle marks the end of the festival with the drawing at 6:30 p.m. The festival concludes with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 7 p.m. Info: tinyurl.com/sbfest23