Festive Friday 2025

Our biggest & best event of the year.

September 12th.

The Food

  • Gourmeli's Taste is much more than a curb side food joint. Owner and chef Mel Teliska brings years of gourmet experience and a passion for creating hand-crafted meals. The Gourmeli's Taste food truck adds a pop of style and flavor to any event with a clean and fun vibe.

    Festive Friday Menu Options:

    • Tomato, Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella, Tuscan Bread and Balsamic Glaze

    • Pulled Pork Cheddar Grilled Cheese on Tuscan Bread

    • Grilled Chicken, Bacon and Cheese with side of Ranch

    • Cheese Quesadilla, Sour Cream and Salsa

  • Born out of a love for great food and deep hometown roots, Little Big Fatz is a local favorite serving up crave-worthy fish frys, sliders, and signature burgers. What began as the Capital Region’s first fish fry and slider truck has grown into a beloved food truck and brick-and-mortar spot in Wynantskill.

    Festive Friday Menu Options:

    • Fish Fry Basket (Fish Fry, Fries & Coleslaw)

    • Kids Tenders Combo (3 Chicken Tenders & Fries)

    • Kids Hamburger Combo (Hamburger & Fries)

    • Kids Cheeseburger Combo (Cheeseburger & Fries)

    • Hot Dog Combo (Hot Dog & Fries)

  • We’re excited to welcome Annabel’s Pizza Co. to Festive Friday! Known for their delicious, wood-fired pizzas made right on the spot, Annabel’s brings the oven and the flavor wherever they go. With fresh ingredients and that unmistakable fire-kissed crust, their handcrafted pies are a crowd favorite.

    Festive Friday Menu Options:

    • Pretzels and Cheese Dip

    • Cheese Pizza (Gluten Free)

    • Cheese Pizza

    • Caesar Salad

    • Cannoli Chips

    • Churros

The Music

We’re excited to welcome back Mr. Jim Rissacher for Festive Friday 2025! His upbeat guitar style brings energy and warmth to the event, creating the perfect atmosphere for a fun and festive evening.

The Entertainment

We’re thrilled to welcome the Gratto Family Jugglers as the main entertainment for Festive Friday 2025! Led by New York State school superintendent Stephen Gratto, this talented family brings a high-energy variety show packed with laughter, skill, and nonstop surprises.

Their fast-paced act features skills like juggling, unicycling, rope walking, object balancing, and more all performed with a playful spirit and plenty of humor. But the real magic? The audience participation! With volunteers of all ages joining the fun throughout the show, the Gratto Family keeps everyone engaged and entertained from start to finish.

It’s a one-of-a-kind performance you won’t want to miss!

Beverage Truck

The Clover Club brings vintage charm and an upscale vibe to the evening. Their beautifully restored mobile bar and friendly team make it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the festivities! Don’t forget to bring cash!

Everything else

Game trucks, rock climbing, bounce houses, ice cream, popcorn, glitter tattoos, stuffed animal stuffing, caricatures and more! Mark your calendars and help us make this the biggest & best Festive Friday yet!

FAQs

  • This year’s event is RAIN OR SHINE! Don’t sweat bad weather if it comes - it will still be an amazing night!

  • There are no refunds for this event.

  • The game truck, caricatures, prize wheel, and stuffed animals are limited capacity activities. Tickets for each of these activities will be sold at the door, so be sure to get here early to get in on the fun!

  • The Clover Club beverage truck is not included in your general admission fee. Please bring cash if you plan on visiting!

Learn more about Welcome Week at St. Pius.

Festive Friday is one major part of a big week across St. Pius X Church & School! Watch the video to learn more about what the week might look like!