Bryant's Fall Festival and Other School Events Announced

Nothing indicates the season is changing like Mary Bryant Elementary School's Fall Festival.

Scheduled for Friday, Sept. 28 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. the fall festival is a colorful carnival style event with food, games and activity booths.

The festival has been going on for at least seven years. All proceeds raised go directly to teachers for their classrooms. In previous years, as many as 1,500 people have attended the festival. Usually $200 per teacher is raised.

"It gives our teachers direct access to funds," said Courtney Peterson, Bryant PTA President. "We try to make it festive and decorate and be colorful it gives it a fair atmosphere."

This year sponsors include Sans Pizzeria, Kona Ice and Chick-fil-A. Highlighted activities include a giant inflatable slide, Wii games and obstacle courses.

About two hundred volunteers came together to organize this year's event, including Bryant teachers who man the activity and food booths, said Carla Swanson, fall festival chairwoman.

"It's a great family event and it's open to the whole community," Swanson said.

This year's festival has free admission. Tickets are required for food and games. 

To purchase tickets now go to: http://www.bryantpta.com/

September 28 is a popular date for Westchase area schools. In addition to Bryant's Fall Festival the following school activities are taking place on that same date. Mark your calendars now:

• Deer Park Elementary All Pro Dad's Breakfast - Join this active group of dads for this special event. Sponsored by Publix and Harborside Christian Church dads will be treated to tasty pastries and bagels. 7:00 a.m., 11605 Citrus Park Drive, Tampa, Fl. To RSVP go to www.allprodad.com/80
• Westchase Elementary Parent/Teacher Kickball Game and Food Truck Rally - Come out to this exciting game and then enjoy some tasty food from popular food trucks like Burger Culture and American Weiner. 6:00 p.m., 9517 W. Linebaugh Ave. Tampa, Fl. For more information and to sign up go here.