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FirstFest


Sat, Oct 31, 2009 @ 4-8 pm

Guests of Houston’s First: FREE!
Members of Houston’s First: $5 per person


Don't miss this all-out festival with fun for the entire family! In 2008, over 2,200 people enjoyed games, rides, contests, music, food, and -- of course -- LOTS of candy! Save the date and invite a friend to come along, too!

  • Skip the lines! Buy “Fast Pass Admissions Tickets” in Main Foyer & CLC Lobby on Sun, Oct 18.
  • Also available during the week and on Saturdays in the CLC beginning Mon, Oct 19.

To make a tax deductible donation to FirstFest click here.


For more information call 713.957.6702. If you are interested in volunteering you can also contact this number or email Becky Kiser at becky.kiser@HoustonsFirst.org


Activities


Free activities include:

  • Main Stage featuring crazy skits & games for kids
  • Mini-coaster
  • 15 interactive inflatables
  • Bungee trampoline
  • Petting zoo
  • Pony rides
  • Mechanical bull
  • Rock wall
  • Dunking booth
  • Orbitron
  • sumo wrestling
  • Fire truck
  • Preschoolers’ room
  • Bowling
  • Face painting
  • Stilt walkers
  • Clowns
  • Pitching machine
  • Balloon creations
  • Live music
  • Indoor play land
  • Carnival games
  • Video game room
  • Costume contests
    (all ages)
  • LOTS OF CANDY!


Activities at an additional charge include:

  • Caricature artists ($10 per caricature)
  • Traditional carnival food

FirstFest 2009 Schedule


Main Stage Schedule (Located in the gyms)

4–4:30 pm Music & Videos
4:30–4:45 pm Messy Games
4:45–5 pm High 5 Kids Choir
5–5:15 pm Costume Contest—Babies (birth–2) & Preschoolers (3–4)
5:15–5:30 pm Messy Games
5:30–6 pm Pie Eating Contest
5:45–6 pm Costume Contest—Lower Elementary (5–7) & Upper Elementary (8–10)
6–6:15 pm Messy Games
6:15–6:30 pm Juggling Act
6:30–6:45 pm Costume Contest—Middle School & High School
6:45–7 pm Messy Games
7–7:15 pm Costume Contest—All Adults
7:15–7:30 pm Messy Games
7:30–8 pm TaeKwonDo Showcase

(Costume contest winners will receive a FREE party and FREE one-month family membership to the CLC!)



Dunking Booth Schedule (Located in the Outside Oasis)

4–4:20 pm Chad Overton (Minister of Children's Programming)
4:20–4:40 pm Malcolm Marshall (Associate Minister of Connection & Community)
4:40–5 pm Jerrell Altic (Minister of Connection & Community)
5–5:20 pm Roger Cullins (Director of Worship—Band and Singers)
5:20–5:40 pm Joel Skaggs (Deacon & Singers Worship Team)
5:40–6 pm Joe Calvert (Chairman of Deacons)
6–6:20 pm Harlie Raethel (High School Associate)
6:20–6:40 pm Don Munton (Minister to Singles)
6:40–7 pm Don Massey (FBA Coach)
7–7:20 pm Doug Bischoff (Minister to Students)
7:20–7:40 pm Matt Arnold (Creative Services Director)
7:40–8 pm Gregg Matte (Pastor)


Live Music Schedule (Located in the Outside Oasis)

4–4:45 pm Out of Denial Band (Contemporary/Acoustic)
4:45–5 pm Amanda Murray & Sharon Gray (Judd's Parody)
5–5:45 pm David Gober Band (Oldies)
5:45–6 pm Amanda Murray & Sharon Gray (Judd's Parody)
6–6:45 pm Erin Woods (Acoustic/Folk/Pop)
6:45–7 pm Amanda Murray & Sharon Gray (Judd's Parody)
7–8 pm Lisa Pierre (Soul)


Preschool Room (Located in the Oasis Room)

Activities for kids ages 4 and younger. Parents must be with child.