One group goes to the lecture hall where each class performs a short Shakespearean play. They might make a parody of Romeo and Juliet as done by the Simpsons. We've had some very imaginative skits in the past few years. A second group gathers in the gym area and outside where there are activities, games and food. Some contests such as reciting Shakespeare, apple bobbing and pie eating may date back to the era of the 1500s.
Local merchants donate prizes.
Each of the 18 competing English class rooms receives points based on the results of the games and costume judging with the class receiving the most points crowned the champion. This year, teacher Scott Owens' E hour English class was crowned champions of the games. Jackson's F hour English class earned the honor of designing and making the best banner. King and queen honors were bestowed upon Lee Rankinen and Jann Bjorkman in the first half of the fashion show and Kyle Schlabowske and Jenny Quaak in the second half. The popular festival is the crowning event each school year to the study of Shakespeare.