FAQ

• What is Octoberama?

  • 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.

• Are Students Involved?

  • 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

• Are Mathews Parents Involved?

  • Yes! We need YOU - parent volunteers are essential to set-up, running the games, and clean-up of the festival. Volunteer opportunities have already begun rolling out on Konstella!

• Do I need a ticket to attend?

  • No. You can attend without a ticket - admission and entertainment is free

• What are ticket sales for?

  • 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 House and Inflatable Obstacle Course are 5 tickets per try.

• I missed the Ticket and T-Shirt Presale, can I still get tickets or t-shirts?

  • Absolutely! Octoberama Tickets and T-Shirts will be on sale throughout the Festival for anyone who may have missed the pre-sale period

• What food will be sold at Octoberama?

  • Jim Jim's Water Ice, Craig O's Pizza, Top Taco Food Truck, and Mathews' 6th Grade BBQ Stand