16th Annual Epiphany Carnival

16th Annual Epiphany Carnival
June 14-16, 2018

It’s the 16th Annual Epiphany Carnival at Epiphany Catholic Church in Normal! 3 days of Food, Games, Carnival Rides, and More!

This carnival is a fun for all ages, open to the public, and has free admission.

Advance tickets sales (10 for $20) will begin the weekend of 5/20 after masses and in the church office during the week.  Each ride requires 1 ticket.

  • On Thursday only $20 all you can ride wristband.
  • Single ticket  $2.50
  • 10 for $22.00 during the carnival.

Thursday 5pm-10pm Wristband Night
All you can ride wristbands $20 sponsored by the Normal Knights of Columbus. Hot Sauce Universe will be on the entertainment stage from 6:00 – 9:00. Zoo Lady face painting.

Friday 4pm-11pm
Retrofit will be on the entertainment stage from 6:00 – 9:30. Zoo Lady face painting

Saturday 3pm-11pm
Jury’s Out will be on the entertainment stage from 6:00 – 9:30.

Kids Events 3-5pm Featuring:

  • FREE face painting by the Zoo Lady
  • $1 ice cream
  • Balloon Artist
  • FREE games for the kids
  • “The Normal One” clown entertainer.

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