Saturday, April 12th 4:00-8:00 PM
Great Hearts Northern Oaks Campus
Admission $12, Tickets $1 ea
Family Pass (4+ members) $48
Super awesome teachers and staff, lovable Grandparents, and cuties 4 and under receive FREE admission!
Presale of admission and tickets is now closed but you can buy at the entrance on Saturday! See you there!!!
2025 Fiestaval Sponsors
Welcome Back!
It's time for GHNO's biggest community celebration and fundraiser... FIESTAVAL! This year is EXTRA SPECIAL as we celebrate 10 YEARS of GHNO! Keep reading to find out what's on tap for this year, how you can volunteer to help, and how you can become a Fiestaval sponsor!
If you're a new Griffin Family, Fiestaval is our annual Fiesta themed party filled with food and FUN. What's in store for this year, you ask?
Bouncy Inflatables
Goat Shenanigans
Folklorico Dancers
The return of our Fiestaval Emcee Philip Shelley and a GRITO contest! Aye!
John's Got Magic Show
GHNO Staff and Teacher Dunk Tank hosted by Junior Class Fundraising!
Lower School House Booths - Oakenshield, Pevensies, Baggins, and Reepicheep hosted games!
Griffin' Grillin' Dads, Kona Ice, and Funnel Cakes!
And more....
Admission covers most of the fun activities, the only additional cost is concessions, Cake Walk, and the Dunk Tank!
Parking
Park at the Resurrection Baptist Church and take FREE the shuttle to campus.
Parking on campus will be extremely limited (have to save room for the Goat-mobile!). First come, first serve basis.
Shuttles will run from 3:45pm - 8:15pm
Please note, shuttles are traditional yellow school buses so stroller space is limited (think umbrella stroller).
Big thanks to Resurrection Baptist Church for once again allowing us to use their parking lot. 🙏♥️
Volunteers Needed!
We need all the help to pull off a great event! We are looking for volunteers for the concession stand, admissions, setup, and more! Please consider grabbing a friend and signing up for a short shift that's not only fun but directly impacts the SUCCESS of our biggest event!
This year US scholars are invited to volunteer for day of events as well through the Service Committee!
Check out our Volunteer Opportunities on this Signup Genius!
Concessions
This year the Grillin' Griffin Dads are taking over concessions with BBQ'd onsite delicious chicken tacos! We heard your feedback last year and have also sidelined the candy option in favor of fresh fruit cups. But don't worry, there's still a sweet treat waiting for you at the food trucks that will be in the US lot!
The concession stand will be tickets only.
We hope you enjoy it!
Become a Fiestaval Sponsor
Want to help support Fiestaval AND promote your small business? Become a sponsor!
Sponsors will be highlighted on all Fiestaval communication (email, social media, and this webpage!).
To learn more about the benefits of sponsoring this GHNO community-wide event, click here or contact our Sponsorship Coordinator Ashley Besfer at ashleybesfer@gmail.com.
Fiestaval Shirts and Medals on sale now!
To celebrate our milestone year, we're doing it up with custom designed Fiesta medals! Only 250 are available so don't wait to purchase your piece of GHNO history!
Tshirts and medals will be delivered the week of Fiestaval!
Why come to Fiestaval?
Fiestaval has been an important part of our school's community building since the school opened its doors in 2015. A San Antonio Fiesta-themed party organized and funded by your very own Parent Service Organization.
Your support of this event ensures it continues to bring joy to Griffin families for years to come, and when it does well, allows the PSO to give back even more money to the school in the form of improvements like the new set of bleachers on the field or the logo painted on the gym floor.
PSO organizers do their best to plan a fun-filled, family-friendly event with activities and treats for all ages. We would love to see you out there!
Questions or ready to help? Email us at northernoakspso@gmail.com
Fiestaval FAQ
Did admission prices go up?! Yes, by $2 per individual ticket and $8 for the family pass. This is our first increase in three years, and is related to the increased costs of running the event. The good news is that we are no longer asking parents to donate items for the concessions.
What is included in the price of admissions? Your admission includes most of the fun activities like inflatables, Little Griffin Corner, crafts, magic shows, folkloric dancers, and House booth carnival games. Concessions, Cake Walk, and the Dunk Tank will require tickets.
Where do Fiestaval proceeds go? Fiestaval proceeds are used to cover the costs of hosting the event, such as inflatable rental fees, concessions items, and entertainment. Once we've covered our cost for the current year's event, we set aside adequate funds that allow us to begin planning the next year's event. Any remaining proceeds are used to gift the school with something it needs. In the past, PSO has used Fiestaval proceeds to purchase a new set of bleachers for the field, and cover the cost of having the GHNO logo painted on the gym floor!
What's the best way to help? Fiestaval is a HUGE event and needs so many volunteers. Parent power is our most significant need, so please consider signing up using the Signup Genius above.
Will there be any activities for non-schoolage children? Yes! We will have bounce houses suitable for small children along with the return of our supervised Little Griffin Corner inside the Lower School Library, where littles can safely crawl around and get the wiggles out.
