Jesters’ Fair is this Sunday!

Jesters Care for Kids Charity Drive 2012, Sponsored by Glencore International and Canadian Jackalope Open

Girls from Ban Jing Jai Orphanage perform a traditional Thai dance after the rain stopped and the sun came out at the fair last year.

Lewis Underwood
The main events of the Jesters Care for Kids Charity Drive 2012, sponsored by Glencore International and the Canadian Jackalope Open, will start this weekend on Sunday, September 9th.

First up is our Jesters Children’s Fair at the Diana Garden Resort in North Pattaya, where it has been held since 2002. The fun starts from 10 a.m. and lasts till dusk, so prepare for a great day out!

Last year we saw our first rainout in 13 years of Children Fairs and, as a result, many well-wishers have expressed their hopes for clement weather this year. However, having rain at this event is nothing new; though it’s generally been the kind typical of the monsoon season and usually temporary.

Last year was a unique freak storm that dumped rain on Pattaya for 15 hours straight and flooded the streets of the city to an extent not seen in 50 years. So, even after the rain subsided around midday, the flooding prevented people from getting to the Fair.

Fortunately, many of our project kids still managed to get there and had their fun. The fact of the matter is rain or shine, the show goes on.

This year we are celebrating our 15 years of organizing charity drives, starting with our 14th annual Children’s Fair. The focal point will be the stage with project kids’ performances in the morning and teen bands in the afternoon. There will be field games in between culminating with the tug-of war and PSC raffle drawing. We will wrap up the show late afternoon with music from Leo Blues Band.
The schedule for the day looks like this:
10:00: Opening Ceremony for Fair
* National anthem by marching band from Pattaya School
* Opening speech by Chairman Lewis Underwood
* Welcoming speech by Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome
* Ribbon-cutting ceremony by VIP’s
* Harley parade and school
marching band performance
10:30: Start of children’s variety show
* Fountain of Life
* School for the Blind
* Ban Jing Jai Foundation
* Hand to Hand Foundation
* Camillian Center
* Father Ray’s Foundation
12:00: Children’s games
12:30: Dog show
13:00: Children’s games
13:30: Cha Yen band
14:00: Garden International School band
14:30: Regent’s School band
15:00: Children’s games
15:30: Tom Rossetti’s children’s band with special guest, Pookpick
16:00: Children games: tug-of-war
16:20: Presentation of
bicycles to ‘best of
the class’ FOL children in memory of Chris Kays; donated by Jesters
16:30: Children’s Raffle drawing
17:00: Live music from Leo Blues Band
18:00: Wrap
For those who are renting stalls on Sunday, here is some pertinent information:
* All stalls are approximately 4X4 meters in area with two tables, two chairs and one electrical outlet (approx. 3 amps). Please note that the system will NOT run electrical appliances that draw a lot of power.
* For safety reasons, no vehicles will be allowed in the stall area on Sunday, September 9th after 0930. Many stallholders choose to prepare their stalls and offload their heavy items the day before, on Saturday, the 8th after 4 p.m.
* The fair site will be opened from 6 a.m. on the day of the Fair. Official hours for the event are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* There is no running water or ice available at the stalls, nor is there any money for change. Please bring trash cans/bags for your stall.
* Banners should be no larger than .75 X 3.50 meters.
* If you have not paid your stall fees already, Bill will collect the 1500 baht amount from you at the fair around midday.
* Please secure valuables at all times. The organizers will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur.
* Important Note! This year’s children’s coupons are PINK and are NOT redeemable for cash. Coupons will only be used internally by school staff for kid’s games.
* Since we sell donated beer, please do not sell beer at your stalls.
* For more info, please contact Bill at 089-930-3558.
If you would like to learn more about our events, please visit us at www.care4kids.info or www.facebook.com/jesterscare.forkids. Otherwise, see you there!
Please also remember that the Jesters’ Gala Party Night follows the Fair on Saturday, September 22nd at the Amari Orchid Pattaya.

Stall	Name	Activity
1	Bangkok Hospital Pattaya	First Aid, Ambulance
2	The Haven	Hamburgers, Fast Food
3	Ban Jing Jai	Handicrafts
4	Global Battle Of The Bands	Promotion Of Event
5	The Walker Podologic Co.Ltd	Information About Foot Disorders
6	Lions Club Of Jomtien	Promotion Of Lions International
7	Sausage King	Sausages For Sale, TNC Cider
8	Veterans Of Foreign Wars	Chili And Hot Dogs
9	Veterans Of Foreign Wars	Chili Dogs
10	Veterans Of Foreign Wars	Hot Dogs
11	Special Forces Association Chapter 3	Selling Military Souvenirs, Apple Pies
12	Pattaya Pickle Company	Pickle Sampling
13	Jesters Beer Tent	Sales of donated beer
14	Café Kronborg	Danish Restaurant
15	Café Kronborg	Danish Restaurant
16	Tony’s Corner	Jewelry And Snacks
17	Pattaya Mail	Promotion
18	Pattaya Mail	Promotion
19	Geckotech	Promotion
20	Geckotech	Promotion
21	Eco Brand Products	Energy Saving Products
22	Eco Brand Products	Energy Saving Products
23	Logo Trade Co. Ltd	Selling Fry Pans And Cooking Demos
24	Children’s Activities And Development Club	Children’s Games
25	Children’s Activities And Development Club	Indian Bar B Que, Fiesta Foods
26	Goong’s Thai Food	Noodles And Kao Mun Gai
27	Baadshah Indian Restaurant	Indian Food
28	Rotary Club Of Jomtien	Promotion Of Rotary
29	Khao Larm	Khao Larm For Sale
30	Canterbury Tales	Used Books For Sale
31	Radio Station	Broadcasting From The Fair
32	Care For Kids Activities	Children’s Activities
33	Al-Anon/Al-Ateen Family Group	Promotion
34	Noi’s Somtam	Thai Food For Sale
35	Noi’s Somtam	Somtam For Sale
36	Preaw’s Bags	Sales
37	Melissa Cosgrove Foundation	Promotion
38	Radio Station	Broadcasting From The Fair
39	PILC White Elephant	Rummage Sale
40	PILC White Elephant	Rummage Sale
41	The Blue Parrot	Ice Cold Margaritas
42	Jesters Beer Garden	Donated Beer For Sale
43	Event Shirts	Souvenir Event T Shirts
44	Jester Wear	Jesters Clothing For Sale
45	British Legion	Promotion Of British Legion
46	Duck Bar	Food For Sale
47	JVK International Movers	Candy Floss
48	Jamesons	Used Books For Sale
49	Jamesons	Used Books For Sale
50	Jamesons	Used Books For Sale
51	Gala Party Night	Raffle Tickets
52	AGS Four Winds	Free Ice Cream
53	British Chamber Of Commerce Thailand	Promotion
54	MBMG Group	Financial Services
55	Open Aid 1000 Villages	Village Handicrafts, BBQ
56	Pattaya Panthers Rugby Club	Promotion
57	Pattaya Sports Club Children’s Raffle	Children’s Raffle Tickets
58	The Regents School	Children’s Activities
59	Mercy Center	Children’s Activities
60	Rotary Club Of Eastern Seaboard	Promotion Of Rotary
61	Siam Properties	Bakery And Soft Drinks, Caricature Drawings
62	International School Chonburi	Children’s Activities
63	Hand To Hand Foundation	Children’s Activities
64	Face Painting	Face Painting
65	Tamar Center	Baked Goods
66	Jelly Belly	Jelly Beans
67	Camillian Center Rayong	Sell Handicrafts
68	Moontreephakdee International School	Children’s Activities
69	FOL Foot Massage	Foot Massage
70	FOL Christmas Cards	Christmas Cards Made By FOL Students
71	Father Ray	Children’s Activities
72	International School Eastern Seaboard	Children’s Activities
73	St. Andrews International School	Children’s Activities
74	The Party Shop	Party Supplies
75	Garden International School	Children’s Activities
76	Take Care Kids Thailand	Selling Merchandise And New And Used Clothing
77	Mountain Smile International School	Children With Special Needs
78	Pattaya Players	Promoting Halloween Event
79	deVere Group	Financial Consultation For Expatriates
80	Katie And Sara’s	Painting And Dolls
81	Activities For Children	Games
82	Activities For Children	Games
83	Activities For Children	Games
84	Activities For Children	Games
85	Activities For Children	Games
86	Activities For Children	Games
87	Activities For Children	Games
88	Activities For Children	Games
89	Activities For Children	Games
90	Horse Shoe Point	Pony Rides
91	Dunk Tank
92	Activities For Children	Games
93	Sunrise Tacos	Taco, Burritos, Etc.
94	The Pattaya Pickle Co. Climbing Wall
95	Bouncy Castle
96	Hard Rock Hotel	BBQ PIG
97	Hard Rock Hotel	BBQ Pig
98	Radio Station	Broadcasting Live From The Fair
99	Hospitality Tent	Rest Area
100	Hospitality Tent	Rest Area
101	Hospitality Tent	Rest Area
102	FOL Chow Hall	Food For Kids
103	FOL Chow Hall	Food For Kids
104	FOL Chow Hall	Food For Kids

Jesters’ Fair is this Sunday!