The Abington Educational Foundation and Abington School District administration have made a decision to postpone the AEF 30th Anniversary Carnival, originally scheduled for Thursday, September 28th, through Sunday, October 1st. The District is in the process of receiving bids for a new security system for large public events, which will not arrive in time for the Carnival. This desire to have ample time to implement enhanced security measures—coupled with the challenges this weekend’s weather has presented AEF’s carnival operator in following their field setup schedule that was set to start on Sunday—was what led to this joint decision. While disappointing, it was the right decision for all parties involved.
Any attendees who have pre-purchased MegaPasses will be automatically refunded. Refunds have already been issued by AEF, which should appear on buyers’ credit card statements in the next 3-5 business days.
We would like to thank our event sponsors, vendors, Host Committee, Skelly’s Amusements, and our many partners across the District, Abington Police Department, and Abington Township for their support and efforts in helping with Carnival preparations. Thank you also to the many staff, parents, and students for signing up to volunteer at the event. We look forward to working with you all when the Carnival is rescheduled!
If you have any questions, please contact me at aefevents1@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of AEF!
Regards,
Erin McKenna Zimmerman
Executive Director, Abington Educational Foundation