Saints Simon & Jude 60th Annual Fall Festival 2026
The Saints Simon & Jude Fall Festival returns to Huntington Beach October 2–4, 2026, for a very special 60th anniversary celebration. This longtime community tradition brings together families, parishioners, neighbors and friends for a weekend of carnival rides, games, food, live music and plenty of old-fashioned festival fun.
Hosted by Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Church, the three-day celebration is a chance to enjoy some fall fun while celebrating six decades of the parish's Fall Festival tradition.
Saints Simon & Jude Fall Festival Details
Dates: October 2–4, 2026
Location: Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Church
Address: 20444 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Festival Hours
Friday, October 2: 5:00–10:30 PM
Saturday, October 3: 2:00–10:30 PM
Sunday, October 4: Noon–9:00 PM
Admission information, ride and raffle ticket pricing, and other event details should be confirmed with the organizers before attending.
What to Expect at the Fall Festival
The SSJ Fall Festival has a little something for everyone. Spend the afternoon or evening riding carnival rides, playing games, grabbing something to eat and listening to live music.
The festival features:
- Carnival rides
- Festival games
- Food booths
- Live entertainment
- Family activities
- Kids Talent Show
- Raffle and prizes
- Community fellowship
Live Entertainment
The 2026 entertainment lineup includes:
Friday, October 2: Redneck Rodeo
Saturday, October 3: Flash Back Heart Attack
Sunday, October 4: Tijuana Dogs
Festival Food
Come hungry! Festival food booths will be serving up a variety of favorites throughout the weekend. Café SSJ is also collecting baked goods for the festival, with brownies, bars, cupcakes, pies and breads among the requested donations.
Kids Talent Show
Bring the little performers! The Kids Talent Show takes place Sunday at 12:45 PM.
Raffle & Grand Prize Drawing
The annual festival raffle includes some seriously big prizes this year, including:
- $10,000 Grand Prize
- 4.00-carat diamond necklace from Mimi's Jewelry
- SSJ quilt
- Ride tickets
The Grand Prize Drawing takes place Sunday, October 4 at 8:00 PM.
Raffle and ride tickets can be purchased through the parish office or at the festival table after Mass.
A 60th Anniversary Celebration of SSJ Fall Festival
The Fall Festival has been an SSJ tradition for six decades, bringing the parish, school and surrounding Huntington Beach community together for a weekend of food, entertainment and fun.
To celebrate the milestone, anyone who wears a past SSJ Fall Festival shirt to this year's event can stop by the Raffle Booth to receive a free 60th Anniversary commemorative keychain. Only 100 keychains will be available each day, so you'll want to get there early.
More Ways to Get Involved
The festival is powered by volunteers and community support, with opportunities to help at game and food booths, assist with setup and cleanup, provide hospitality and help with general festival operations.
The festival is also accepting sponsors for the 60th anniversary celebration.
Saints Simon & Jude Fall Festival FAQ
When is the Saints Simon & Jude Fall Festival?
The 60th Annual Fall Festival takes place October 2–4, 2026, in Huntington Beach.
Where is the Fall Festival?
The festival is held at Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Church at 20444 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92646.
What are the festival hours?
Friday is 5:00–10:30 PM, Saturday is 2:00–10:30 PM, and Sunday is noon–9:00 PM.
Is there live music?
Yes. Live entertainment is scheduled throughout the weekend, including Redneck Rodeo, Flash Back Heart Attack and Tijuana Dogs.
Are there activities for kids?
Yes. The festival includes carnival rides, games, family activities and a Kids Talent Show on Sunday at 12:45 PM.
When is the raffle drawing?
The Grand Prize Drawing is Sunday, October 4 at 8:00 PM.
Is there a Mass on Sunday evening?
The parish notes that there will be no 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday, October 4.
Plan Your Visit
If you're looking for a classic community fall festival in Huntington Beach, the Saints Simon & Jude Fall Festival is a fun one to add to the October calendar. Come for the rides and games, grab some festival food, listen to live music and celebrate 60 years of this local tradition.
Event details can change. Check the official Saints Simon & Jude website before attending for the latest information on tickets, schedules and festival updates.
