Ahoy! Sail the high seas and become a pirate at J. F. Tatem Elementary School’s annual Tatem Fair this Saturday.
The 2016 Tatem Fair will be a swashbuckling good time with its pirate-themed entertainment on Saturday, April 23 where everyone is invited to join in on the fun day. All proceeds from the fair will support student enrichment programs of the Tatem Parent Teacher Association.
“It’s a great day of fun. There are inflatables, games and rides for children ranging from pre-k to high school. It’s very affordable … and all proceeds from the fair benefit Tatem PTA,” Tatem Fair Chair Megan York Parker said.
For this year’s theme, it was decided that pirates come to the forefront. A huge inflatable pirate galleon and a treasure quest inflatable obstacle course for children to enjoy are planned.
New this year will be pony rides and a mechanical surfboard, as well as a kissing booth featuring Haddonfield’s very own Aladdin, the loveable therapy pit bull.
“Who doesn’t love a pony ride?” Parker said with a laugh.
The Tatem Fair will also be host to other inflatables, games, music and tons of food. PJ Whelihan’s and Mister Softee will be on site selling items at inexpensive prices.
For adults, there will be a number of items up for silent auction and tombola baskets. There are gift cards to local eateries such as The Bistro at Haddonfield and Little Tuna as well as places such as 13th Street Kitchens Restaurants and The Farm and Fisherman Tavern. There are also free weeks of local camps and studios, tickets to various events and many other items.
“I’m blown away by the number of baskets we have. These shops, many found up and down Kings Highway, have been very supportive of Tatem, and we’re very appreciative,” Parker said.
Parker would love to see a good turnout, both from in town as well as those from the surrounding communities. The more people who come, the more funding Tatem PTA can raise to help with the school. The PTA helps offset costs for things such as enrichment programs, after-school programs and field trips. It also helps by providing 21st century learning with getting items such as iPads for learning in classrooms and most recently providing a music technology assembly.
“I would just like everyone to have fun and be safe that day … It is a super fun afternoon, and you get to be outside and physically active, and doing things together (with your family),” Parker said.
The Tatem Fair will be held rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the grounds of J. F. Tatem Elementary School in Haddonfield, 1 Glover Ave.
