List of 8 frequently asked questions.

• Admissions & Tickets: How do I purchase admissions and fair tickets?

  Admission bands, bouncy zone bands, and raffle tickets are available for pre-sale the week leading up to May Fair (April 28 - May 2) in the lobby of 86 Fourth Avenue during drop off. Cash and Venmo are accepted.  
  
  Admission bands and bouncy zone bands will be available for purchase the day of May Fair at the 10th Avenue gate.
  
  PRO-TIP: Get your admission and bouncy zone bands early as it will speed up your admission at arrival!

• Payment Options: What payment options are accepted?

  Cash and Venmo will be accepted. These can be used to purchase admissions, bouncy zone bands, and carnival tickets. Carnival tickets can be purchased at one of the tables set up throughout the fair using cash or Venmo.
  
  PRO-TIP: Bring cash to speed things along! 

• Volunteering: How can I help at the event? (current families)

  May Fair is an all-hands-on-deck event run by current parents, faculty, and older middle school students. Parents are encouraged to sign up for the activity assigned to their child’s grade, but feel free to volunteer for any shift. For every child enrolled at Grace, we ask one parent volunteer to fill a slot at a game or contribute baked goods.  Example: two kids at Grace, two volunteer slots. This year, all parent volunteers are asked to check in to the Volunteer Table where shift details and game instructions will be provided.
  
  Click HERE to help on the day of the Fair
  
  PRO-TIP: Free childcare is available in the playground area of the yard!

• Admissions: What do I need for entry to May Fair?

  Admission AND Unlimited Bouncy Zone access armbands will be available for purchase at $40 each.
  
  Admission only (children and adults) $5 each.
  
  Armbands will be available for purchase at the 10th Street Gate day of May Fair.
  

• Volunteering: How can I help before the event? (current families)

  May Fair will be your child’s favorite event of the entire school year. It is one of Grace’s most anticipated events and an all-hands-on-deck affair! May Fair is only successful if we all volunteer. 
  
  Click HERE to volunteer the week leading up to May Fair (April 28 - May 2)
  
  PRO-TIP: Sell tickets, t-shirts and raffle tickets during morning drop off periods to beat the rush and get an early look at raffle items, sign up for the Dog Show and make sure your child’s shirt fits! 

• Security: Do parents have to be with their kids for all activities?

  Parent volunteers will be staffing individual activities (don’t forget to sign up!)
  
  PRO-TIP: Your older kids might want to explore May Fair on their own. You can volunteer, socialize, enjoy a bite to eat or drink while they bounce, decorate cupcakes, and hit the carnival. Plan to have a meet up point and check in times throughout the day.

• What is the Fun Run?

  Mr. Pennoyer kicks off the 2025 May Fair at 9:15 a.m. sharp with the Fun Run at Washington Square Park Fountain. Kids in each grade wear their May Fair t-shirts and race around the Fountain at Washington Square Park. Here is a short clip of the Fun Run.

   

• Food, Drinks, Concessions: What sustenance will be available at May Fair?

  Water: With the help of GCS Sustainability Committee, we will have water stations placed throughout the fair. There will be disposable cups, but feel free to bring a water bottle and fill up at these stations so your kids can stay hydrated.  

  Drinks: Coffee, juice boxes and soft drinks will be available for purchase in the Yard. 

  Food: Pastries, donuts, treats and baked goods are available for purchase at The Country Kitchen. Hot dogs and chicken sausages will be available for purchase at The Grill. Authentic Texas BBQ sandwiches, sausage on a stick, vegetarian chili, watermelon are also for purchase in the Yard. Popcorn and cotton candy concessions will be available for purchase on 10th Street.
  
  PRO-TIP:  Bring a water bottle and make sure it’s labeled with your child’s name.