ROCHELLE –– Summer time is filled with festivals, food, fun and fellowship. St. Patrick’s Church is looking to bring the summer vibe to Rochelle Sunday afternoon during their inaugural St. Patrick Summer Fest.
The summer festival will feature games, live music, food, fitness, fun and much more. Tickets to play games, purchase food and participate in activities can be purchased for $1. The festival is open to the community and proceeds will benefit St. Patrick Capital Campaign. A current need for the church is repairs to the parking lot due to damage from recent flooding.
St. Patrick Summer Fest will be held on Sunday, Aug. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. at 236 Kelley Drive.

A variety of food will be available for purchase including corn, fruit, hotdogs and hamburgers, popcorn, tamales and enchiladas, tacos, pizza, dessert and icecream. Lemon shake-ups, water and pop will also be available for purchase.
A free zumba class will be held on the church lawn. The festival will also feature carnival games, a bounce house and a live action angry birds game.
A volleyball tournament will be held for $6 per team and games will play throughout the day.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for different cultures in our community to come together for a lighthearted day,” explained Kara Prewett. “The parish grounds are all cleaned up, it is suppose to be a beautiful day and there will be something for everyone.”
Music will begin at noon with DJ Hotmixx, live music will take the stage at 2 p.m. with three different mariachi groups performing in the afternoon.  
Prewett encourages the community to attend the summer festival for good food and summer fun for the entire family.