JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas –
JBSA-Randolph’s annual Famaganza event will celebrate the Month of the Military Child 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8 at the JBSA-Randolph Youth Center.
Famaganza is an annual spring family festival that celebrates the Month of the Military Child, and provides activities, entertainment, information booths, a book fair, food and refreshments at the JBSA-Randolph Youth Center, building 585.
“This event brings together roughly 30 different organizations from within our Joint Base installations and neighboring communities,” said Andrea Black, JBSA-Randolph Youth Programs program director. “Our fields will be filled with exciting games and activities for all families. This is a fun filled event that we are very proud to host.”
Activities will include face painting, inflatables, games, arts and crafts, a bungee run, an obstacle slide, a play area, baseball, a hot dog eating contest, door prizes and more. Lunch will be provided and the event is free to families of DoD card holders.
Famaganza will also feature military working dog demonstrations by 902nd Security Forces Squadron members and Randolph Fire Emergency Services firefighters, who will bring a fire truck and demonstrate its capabilities.
Information booths will also feature demonstrations, giveaways and activities for children.
Based on previous years, Famaganza is expected to draw more than 2,500 active-duty members, retirees, civilians and their families.
Volunteers are still needed to help cook and work booths at the event.
To volunteer or get more information on the event, call 652-3298.