About GorettiFest

GorettiFest is an annual festival to raise money for Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School, the premier Catholic School in Arlington.

GorettiFest visitors exploring a yellow helicopter on the Saint Maria Goretti school field

We’ve been hosting this massive fall event for years! Since 1964, GorettiFest has brought families throughout Arlington together for a weekend of fun and fellowship. The event has changed some over the years, but many of our traditions have been around for decades!

Every dollar you spend at GorettiFest goes directly to helping Saint Maria Goretti provide a one-of-a-kind Catholic education to hundreds of students. We are excited to see you there!

How Big is GorettiFest?

GorettiFest is a massive fall festival, and all of Arlington is invited! The families of Saint Maria Goretti Catholic school host this giant party to give back to the community and to raise money for our school.

3,500+attendees

2,239ticket transactions

The fun is infectious.

social media post views
430,000+
website page views
12,900+
email views
4,000+
email clicks
480+
higher than average email click rate
400%

A big festival for even bigger appetites.

Most of the food at GorettiFest is handmade by our school’s families, using unique recipes that have been handed down (and closely guarded!) for years. From handmade egg rolls to award-winning Texas-style brisket, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Nobody leaves hungry!

  • Egg rolls1,212
  • Lemonades1,094
  • BBQ plates547
  • Paletas519
  • Corn dogs456
  • Burgers434
  • Tacos364
  • Bratwursts341
  • Beignets249

We’ve got fun around every corner.

stage acts
30+
live bands
5
vendors in our vendor hall
33
dunk tank participants
18
dunks
250+
zip line rides
300+
fantasy character appearances
6
helicopter landings
2
confetti eggs
2,400+
water rockets launched
100+
food booths
11
dogs adopted
2

GorettiFest is powered by donors and volunteers.

volunteers
300+
volunteer hours
2,500+
volunteer shifts
700+
private donors
32
major donors
11
corporate sponsors
19

And a few behind-the-scenes essentials: 3,000+ zip ties, 150+ signs & banners, and 4 billboards!

140%

of our blood donation goal achieved
40% new donors

2

dogs adopted

Be part of the tradition.

Help us make GorettiFest a success! There are tons of ways to volunteer, or you can make a tax-deductible donation to help us gather the supplies we need to make GorettiFest an unforgettable experience for everyone!