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San Marcos Academy: Excellence in Christian Education Since 1907
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Saturday, October 1, 2022

SMA Campus

4–7 p.m.

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OctoBEARFest, is a three-hour extravaganza of activities, food, games, contests, music, and entertainment for all ages.

Admissions
Pre-purchased items can be picked up from the front gate guard box 3:30 pm – 5 pm on the day of the festival. After 5 pm, items will move to the orange tent at the festival’s entrance. Please have your receipt available. 

Map of Events

Our Festival Map will help you locate all the events and activities. Click to view map, which also includes inclement weather locations!

Admission & Meal Ticket

Pre-order between now and Saturday, 10/1 at noon for convenience. 

$10 for Adults and $5 for non-SMA Students. Academy students and children five and under are free. 

Event Schedule

The schedule will reflect any updates to times or venue changes.

Event Tickets

Check our event ticket list and begin planning your day at OctoBEARFest. Tickets will be available in advance and on-site.

Salsa Contest Rules

Calling all Salsa Creators! Join the fun and compete with fellow cooks in our salsa making contest. Click for Rules.

Salsa Contest Entry Form

Complete our registration form to be a verified participant in the salsa making contest. Click to register.

Hot Dog Eating Contest Rules

Can you eat more hot dogs than a grizzly bear in a hot dog eating contest? Find out at the OctoBEARfest Man vs. Bear Hot Dog Eating contest! This contest is open to ages in Upper School and up.

HOT DOG EATING CONTEST ENTRY FORM

Our Festival Map will help you locate all the events and activities. Click to view map, which also includes inclement weather locations!

Powderpuff Football Game

Watch the Junior Girls vs. Senior Girls play some football at the Stadium following the festival at 7 pm. Email Christy Guenther for more information at Guentherc@smabears.org.

Lower School Dance Showcase

Lower School students will be taught a variety of country western and square dances in their P.E. classes prior to OctoBEARFest. The students will showcase their dance steps during two performances at OctoBEARFest. Flyers will go out soon with more information!

Activities & Treats

Silent Auction

Bidding is live now:https://cbo.io/bidapp/index.php?slug=sma

Thank you to all those who have donated items, which will represent hundreds of dollars in auction funds raised. 

Items will be on display at OctoBEARFest from 4-6:30 p.m. in the Jamail Gym Lobby.  Auction closes at 6:30 Oct. 1, and you may check out and take home any item or items you might win from 6:30-7 p.m. If you are not present to pick up your items, we will contact you to arrange pick up on our campus.

22 CN Project

Proceeds from the auction will help SMA expand the playground. The goal amount is $115,000.

Event Title Sponsor

La Cima logo
Teddy Sponsors
Texan-Care-Logo-3-scaled
Paddington Sponsors
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Smokey Bear Sponsor
Brookdale Logo