Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The Mathews Family is Cordially Invited to Ye Olde Octoberama!
Get ready to journey back in time, Austin style! Our Fall Fundraising Festival is transforming into Ye Olde Octoberama, a Renaissance Faire right here at Mathews Elementary on Saturday, October 25th, 2025!
Forget your everyday worries and step into a world of fun! We'll have live local music to set the medieval mood, delicious food truck grub fit for royalty, exciting games, a bouncy castle for the little lords and ladies, and a photo booth to capture your Renaissance finery. Don't miss the Silent Auction, overflowing with treasures!
Come one, come all, for a day of fun, food, and community at Mathews!
May your day be filled with joy!
FAQ❓Here's a couple FAQ's for anyone new to Mathews and Octoberama:
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What is Octoberama?
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Octoberama is a fall festival held at Mathews with activities for the whole family. It
is the main PTA fundraiser of the year; proceeds go to enrichment activities,
improving school grounds, families-in-need, and more.
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Are Students Involved?
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Yes! Each student is encouraged to bake (or decorate store-bought) cake for the
Cake Carousel, sign up for the poster design / coloring contest, and attend the
festival with their friends and families
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Are Mathews Parents Involved?
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Yes! You will hear from your Homeroom Parent, soon, with your classroom's booth assignment! We also need parent volunteers for set-up and clean-up the day of the event.
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Here is a shortcut to a couple ways you can help!
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Do I need a ticket to attend?
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No. You can attend without a ticket - admission and entertainment is free
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What are ticket sales for?
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While admission is free, tickets are required for Games, Activities, and Food at
Octoberama. Most games cost 1 to 2 tickets per try depending on the difficulty
level. The Bounce Castle and Inflatable Courses are 5 tickets per try.
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What food will be sold at Octoberama?
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Vendors are still being secured, but know that they will be themed, plentiful, and delicious!
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Food vendors are donating 20-100% of sales back to Mathews
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