October 29th

Ernst Fall Festival was a lot of fun. I had a great time working with all of the great bands and musicians that performed. I would like to send out a special thanks to all parties that made the event a great one— Oxford Drum Ensemble, Boogie Boys, Patrick Woods, John Hurd, GhostBear, and Karate Coyote– The event would not have been the same without all of your wonderful musical skills and talents. While the event itself did not attain the attendance I had projected, the quality of the event was evident as all student organizations, corporate partners, and attendees were entertained and excited about future events at Ernst Nature Theater.

I hope that with the help of strategic campus partners such as the Miami Student Radio, and the Miami Concert Board a spring musical event can be hosted at the Ernst Nature Theater. It was truly a beautiful venue to host this event and I am already beginning to organize a follow up spring fling festival at the venue. These alliances will help us expand the line-up for the spring and incorporate a national act into the set list.

Overall, Ernst Fall Festival increased exposure and raised money for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. It also established the Western Program as an academic program with a goal of building community and providing outreach to communities at need. We hope over the next few weeks online donations and shirt sales from the event will help us raise even more money for the charity!

Ernst Fall Fest! Exactly One month from Today!

“Where the Western Things Are”

The Event

Ernst Fall Festival is a radical community festival that incorporates multiple student organizations, musicians, artists, and non-profits into a fall celebration. It especially highlights Ohio musical talents and looks to serve a musically eclectic student taste.  This year’s festival is no different, with the signing of five bands ranging from alternative rock, blues to bluegrass. The festival also works to organically entertain attendees with an array of student org hosted activities. 

The long standing goal of Ernst Fall Fest has been to promote fellowship and goodwill between the Western student community, and the greater Oxford student body with local non-profits. This is accomplished through a fun entertaining atmosphere where recreational leisure leads to interactivity and community bonding between organizations. 

Activities

Activities at Ernst Fall Fest vary greatly depending upon what student organizations choose to host and provide for the event. However, the Western Program and its partners are sponsoring free live music, Inflatable bounce house, and a gaming station to provide a core foundation of entertainment. The rest is up to YOU and your organization! Be creative, host a relay race, a food item, costume contest, perform at our open mic station, corn hole, or talk to Gilman’s about renting a cotton candy machine! There are no limitations to what you can provide/vend! 

Every year a key feature is the Pumpkin carving contest benefiting the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. For a minimum donation of three dollars you can purchase a pumpkin and carve it on site! Let’s be honest what is Halloween without carving a pumpkin! This year we are making it a goal to raise two thousand dollars for the fund! Can you help us?  Profits from shirt sales, and the proceeds from the pumpkin carving contest will go directly to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. 

Location

Ernst Fall Festival is being held behind Peabody Hall(105) at the Ernst Nature Theater(45). The venue is located right off of Western Drive, and parking is free the day of the event(After 4 PM). See the attached map for the precise location of Peabody Hall and Ernst Nature Theater.