Our annual festival has become a fixture in the Holly Springs autumn calendar. We look forward to continuing this tradition by presenting our Soaring With Stories festival in the fall. This year is our sixth festival and we excited to invite parents, families and the public to enjoy another year of family-friendly events, rides, food and vendors.
The festival web pages include need-to-know information about the time and date, admission, access, and volunteer and sponsor opportunities.
On Friday, October 14th, 2016, we will be we hosting our sixth annual fall festival. This year we will be holding our festival on Friday afternoon. Regular attendees will recall we focus on a theme each year to raise awareness about an important issue. This year's theme is Soaring With Stories to highlight the role of stories in our lives. The festival site is at the New School Montessori Center. Due to attendance levels, parking is in an adjacent property. Check out the General Information page for more information and directions.
The festival is first and foremost a fun-filled social event for our families. One parent commented, "Wow, this is better than the State Fair!" By which he meant our Festival is more neighborly and community-oriented, and packed with events and activities for children while being in safe, friendly surroundings.
This event is an opportunity for families and our local community to show their support of the school. It also gives older children volunteer opportunities that offer useful experience. Additionally, the festival raises visibility for the school within our local community.
We also use the festival to raise awareness for an important cause or issue. This year, our students will learn about the importance of stories to spark our imaginations, inspire creativity and develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.
The festival attractions offer safe, fun and age-appropriate activities and entertainment including rides, bouncy house, demonstrations and a range of activities to promise a memorable event for families from toddlers to parents! Check out the General Information page for more information on the festival attractions.
Making this possible — We need your help!
Our festival's popularity has grown dramatically over the past five years. The expanded news and advertising have provided our sponsors and vendors with exposure within our local community and beyond. The size and success of the event are made possible by the New School's initial investment, so the festival simply cannot happen without your kind support.
Sponsors can choose to donate funds directly and receive significant benefits. Anyone who refers a sponsor will receive free festival entry and other benefits, depending on the levels of sponsorship. Please see the Sponsor & Vendor page for sponsor levels and how to sign up.
Please visit our Festival web page for up-to-date information on the festival, sponsorship, referral benefits, volunteer opportunities, and more. We'll also post information on our Facebook page.
Thank you so much for your kind support, and we look forward to seeing you at Soaring With Stories!