Summerfest is fun in the sun for families in Springdale

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

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