Sonfest Event Returns with Evening of Fun, Food & Fellowship: Join Us April 23

The past two years have brought about closures, interruptions, and separations. Socializing moved to a computer or cell phone. Now, it’s time to get back together — and there is no better way to do that than to join us for the 21st annual Sonfest on Saturday, April 23, here at Immaculate Conception.

All of the money raised at Sonfest goes toward the capital campaign. In the second phase of the campaign, the goal is to add more space for our many ministries, bride and groom rooms, a choir room, and a kitchen. In past years, about $50,000 has been raised at Sonfest.

“After not having this event for the past two years, we are so excited for this year,” says Carmel Hanley, Administrative Assistant and Sonfest committee member. “Because we’ve had to miss out on this opportunity the last few years, we’d love to have a very successful event.”

The event — for ages 21 and up — includes dinner, a silent and live auction, wine pull, raffle, whisky flight bar, and a mystery to solve. Actors at the event will lead attendees through a mystery. Attendees can dress in 1920s attire. There’s always a signature drink that’s part of the fun.

“We really want people to have a lot of fun while supporting the parish,” Carmel says.

The event will be capped at 300 people. There is an opportunity to sponsor tables at the event. Sponsors come for a special social hour from 4 to 5 p.m.

Carmel is so thankful for the dedicated women who make this event happen. Their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

“One of my favorite parts about Sonfest is working with this team to put on a successful event,” Carmel says.

The murder mystery portion of the night will be a blast. A live painter will also create a piece that will be auctioned off that night.

“I can’t wait to see everyone having fun and socializing after the past two years,” Carmel says. “We all are yearning for that togetherness.”

Dinner tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at the parish office. Be sure to join your fellow parishioners on Saturday, April 23, for Midnight at the Masquerade!