More than 15,000 people of many ages are expected to visit St. Anthony Catholic Church on Oct. 9-11, as the church celebrates its 67th birthday with its Annual Fall  Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the church grounds.

Many people from local communities in the San Gabriel Valley and beyond will attend to celebrate, said St. Anthony Fall Festival Chairperson Dan Cendejas.

“The Fall Festival is an annual birthday celebration for St. Anthony Church to bring your family and friends from the parish and local communities together to enjoy the festivities,” he said. “This year the famous regional bands will perform with The Reel Band on Oct. 9, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Cold Duck on Oct. 10, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Generations on Oct. 11, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.”

The festival will include a variety of international foods, rides, games, bingo, free entertainment, the “famous” cake walk, and a Festival King and Queen Contest, said Cendejas.

“Los Angeles premier dance band Cold Duck will headline the 67th Annual St Anthony Family Festival and will perform on Saturday evening and another crowd favorite Generations will close the festival on Sunday evening,” said a St. Anthony Church spokesperson.  “The festival features a weekend of events in a family-friendly environment. Carnival rides light up the night with their many shiny lights, laughter and cheers come from the rides as eager teens and youth and their friends enjoy the thrills of the rides and games for all ages. The food court has an array of international foods and treats. The beer garden includes a stage with live entertainment as you enjoy your food, drinks and talk with friends. Remember to try the famous cakewalk! Catchup with friends at the Charger Cafe and be part of a 67-year-old tradition in celebrating the Annual Family Festival to benefit St Anthony Parish and School.”

Festival hours will be from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

on Saturday, Oct.10, and from noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11.

More information is available from St. Anthony Church, 1901 S. San Gabriel Blvd.,

(north side of 10 Freeway) San Gabriel, CA 91776, phone 626-288-8912 and www.stanthonysg.org.