Various organizations like Bikers Against Child Abuse hosted booths during Summerfest in Springdale Aug. 18. (Travis McAfee photo)

A car show brought parishioners and visitors to St. Raphael Church in Springdale Aug. 18. (Travis McAfee photo)

Summerfest included a small carnival with several rides for children at St. Raphael Church in Springdale. (Travis McAfee photo)

The Ferris wheel was a big draw for parishioners and local residents who attended Summerfest. (Travis McAfee photo)

Summerfest took on a fair atmosphere with lots of games and prizes for children and families at St. Raphael Church. (Travis McAfee photo)

Kiddie rides were a big hit for visitors to Summerfest Aug. 18. (Travis McAfee photo)

Food vendors provide a variety of options for carnival attendees on the grounds of St. Raphael Church in Springdale. (Travis McAfee photo)

Young parishioners serve up snow cones as a good way to beat the heat during Summerfest. (Travis McAfee photo)

During rain showers, associate pastor Father Jon Miskin found a way to clean off after the pie-in-his-face game. (Travis McAfee photo)

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Summerfest is fun in the sun for families in Springdale

St. Raphael Church creates carnival atmosphere with games, car show, helicopter rides

Published: August 26, 2019

Travis McAfee

Travis McAfee

Who could resist throwing a whipped cream pie in the face of the associate pastor?

New priest Father Jon Miskin was a good sport during Summerfest at St. Raphael Church in Springdale Aug. 18. Other activities included a car show, music, helicopter rides and a rummage sale.

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