The Shalom Dutchfest offers family fun for everyone! Check out our list of activities here –
SCA 5K Run
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Race Begins – 8:30 am
Check In – 7:00 am
The SCA 5K is part of the Shalom Dutchfest. The race starts and ends on the Shalom campus. The 5K course begins and ends at Shalom’s soccer field, crosses the picturesque Conococheague Creek and goes over rolling country roads. The course is mostly asphalt but there is a portion that is grass.
5K Divisions: 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-20, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. 1st place medals will be awarded to the male and female winner of each division. $50 prize for male & female over-all winner.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
This event is held rain or shine.
If you have any questions, please email jhoover@shalomca.com.
Kids Activities
The Shalom DUTCHFEST offers activities for children of all ages – check out the tractor pulled barrel ride, bounce houses, petting zoo, and more.
Activities/Games:
Friday Night from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
*Barrel Rides
*Bounce House
*Face Painting
*Obstacle Courses
Saturday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
*Barrel Rides *Bounce House
*Obstacle Courses *Petting Zoo
(The following are under a big tent and carnival style.)
*Dino Dig *Duck Matching
*Kiddie Hike Striker *Magnetic Fishing
*Cup Knock Down *Plastic Goldfish Game
*Giant Jenga *Tic Tac Toss
*Connect Four *Star Ring Toss
*Crazy Hats Ring Toss
A balloon artist is scheduled to appear on Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm – tokens only will be accepted for balloon art.
All Children’s Activities require a wristband, no tokens will be used except for the balloon artist and full face painting. Wristbands can be purchased at the Information Booth.
Some activities may be cancelled due to weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. Not responsible for accidents.
SCA Fun Walk
The SCA 1K Fun Walk will be held on Saturday, May 6 at 8:30 am. The cost is $20 and includes a free t-shirt if registered by Wednesday, April 12. The cost will increase to $25 on Thursday, April 13.
Mr. Shaker and Shalom teachers will lead all contestants on the fun walk. There will be several stops for challenge exercises (not tough ones). All students in PreK* through 2nd grade are eligible to participate in the challenge. Space is limited to the first 60 participants.
*Please note – PreK students must have parent/guardian accompany them.
Registration for this event is now closed.
These events are held rain or shine.
If you have any questions, please email jhoover@shalomca.com.
Used Book Sale
Hundreds of used books (fiction, non-fiction, children’s, cooking, and more!) are available for a bargain – we also have magazines and movies. Priced to sell!
Please note the new location for the book sale this year – in the high school art room off the lobby near the main entrance.
Now Accepting Donations of Used Books! We are accepting donations of gently used books for the Book Sale at Shalom’s Dutchfest. Email shalom@shalomca.com for more information.
SCA Cornhole Tournament
Middle School Division – Friday, May 5th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
High School Division – Friday, May 6th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Open Division (Any Age) – Saturday, May 6th 12:00 – Finish
The cost is $20 per team and registration is due by Thursday, May 4.
This is a double elimination tournament. Games are played to 21 or more points (no bust). “All Points Count” scoring for the entire tournament.
Prizes: 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $40
Participants will need to use provided bags. Can not use your own bags. Teams must be present when it is their turn to play or they will forfeit that game. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Hoover at jhoover@shalomca.com.
Shopping!
The 2023 Shalom Dutchfest will feature local small business vendors in our gym! Vendors scheduled to appear include –
Creating Chaos Designs Crewe & Co
Inspirational Canes by Roy ThirtyOne Gifts
Rust & Restored Tupperware
Lou Ann’s Sewing Room PaperPie
Scentsy Gen2Gen Handcrafts
Nu Skin Randy’s Sports Alley
Pure Piggies Amber Blessings
B & J Cook Crafts Woven Notions
StitchesByPaige Grannies Attic
YardGoat Treats The Scrappy Sunflower
Little Blessings Boutique Periwinkle Blue
Norwex Stella & Dot
Jacki’s Distractions Small Town’d
The Little Bizz & Brooke’s Animals Tastefully Simple
Sugar Maple Co Lemongrass Spa Products
God over Fear Lilla Rose
Mystic Moon Scentsations Cindy Goods & Crafts
Interested in being a vendor?
We are no longer accepting vendor applications for 2023. Thank you for your interest.
Yard Sale to Benefit the Senior Mission Trip
The 2023 Shalom Dutchfest will feature a yard sale to benefit Shalom’s 10th Grade Class Senior Mission Trip in fall of 2025.
Interested in donating something to the yard sale?
Flowers & Plant Sale from H&M Greenhouse
The 2023 Shalom Dutchfest will feature a beautiful selection of flowers and plants – perfect for Mother’s Day gifts or for your garden.
We are grateful to H&M Greenhouse for generously supporting this sale.