Sacrament invites neighbors across Chevy Chase and Northwest DC to the annual BS Fun
Fest on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Parish Center, 3630
Quesada Street NW. Part treasure hunt, part holiday market and part neighborhood
reunion, the festival packs a full morning of shopping, food and family fun into one block,
and every dollar spent goes back into the community.
Shopping That Gives Back
The fest is built on a simple, generous formula. Half of the proceeds fund a parish
improvement project chosen with the pastor; a recent bathroom renovation was paid for
this way. The other half supports local organizations doing essential work across the
region: SOME (So Others Might Eat), the Washington School for Girls, the Greater DC
Diaper Bank and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.
Designer and Vintage Finds
Seasoned shoppers know to head first to the Chic Boutique & Elegant Elephant, a hand-
picked collection of high-end and vintage fashion, accessories and home goods in
excellent condition. Past donations have included labels shoppers rarely see at a parish
sale, from Burberry and Tory Burch to Manolo Blahnik and fine jewelry.
For everyday bargains, the Used Clothing & Home Goods Market fills the room with
affordable apparel for the whole family, plus shoes, purses, kitchenware, toys, games and
sporting goods.
Local Makers and Holiday Gifts
The fest doubles as an early start on holiday shopping. A lineup of local artisans and small
businesses will offer crafts, gifts and gourmet goods, including Wilson Boland Design, Pink
Dot Styles, moorlow, LissaGail, LZCstyle, byCoriale, Milestones Antiques & Vintage, Sonya
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Flanagan Vintage, Apricot Lane, SweetDaisy Home, TeeCee's Boutique, Sigrid Jewelry
Collection, Twain + Abel Studio, Yoya Coffee, Janlitlfeather Gourmet and more.
Food, Treats and Fun for Kids
Breakfast and lunch are covered at the food pavilion, with Shipley Donuts, Panera Bread
and Chick-fil-A on site. The bake sale brings back three parish favorites worth stocking up
on before the holidays: the signature Bloody Mary mix, spiced pecans and hot pepper
jelly. Homemade baked goods can be enjoyed on the spot or frozen for holiday
entertaining.
Families can settle in at the Kids Fun Zone, which runs games and creative activities all
day, while the much-loved Raffle Baskets return for guests who want to try their luck for a
good cause.
How to Donate Before the Fest
The sale depends on community donations, and the Sodality is collecting gently used
items Tuesday, October 20 through Thursday, October 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at
the Parish Center, 3630 Quesada Street NW.
Welcome: clean, gently used clothing in all sizes and seasons; paired shoes; handbags,
belts, scarves and jewelry; formal and holiday wear; local school spirit wear; and home
items such as cookware, dish sets, décor and working small appliances.
Not accepted: stained, torn or damaged items; anything with strong odors;
undergarments, socks or swimwear unless new with tags; single shoes; furniture;
electronics; stuffed animals; and adult books.
Calling Local Vendors
Artisans and small businesses can still apply for a booth to reach hundreds of local
shoppers. Space is limited. The vendor application and organizer contacts are available on
the parish website.
At a Glance
What: BS Fun Fest, hosted by the Blessed Sacrament Sodality
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Parish Center, 3630 Quesada Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Benefits: a parish improvement project and local charities including SOME, the
Washington School for Girls, the Greater DC Diaper Bank and Catholic Charities
Details: blessedsacramentdc.org/sodality-bs-fun-fest
About the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament is a Catholic parish serving the Chevy Chase
neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. The church is located at 5949 Western
Avenue NW, and the parish office is at 3630 Quesada Street NW. The Sodality, the parish's
women's organization, organizes service and fellowship programs throughout the year,
including the BS Fun Fest.