Butler Youth Hullabaloo part two will be hitting the Butler Farm Show grounds this weekend.

The goal: unite the next generation of Christians in Butler by breaking down divisions and focusing on their shared faith in Jesus Christ.

The organizers this year have the success of last year's event to build on.

"Last year it was somewhat of a shock and a delight at how many diverse people attended the event. The more than 200 attendees represented people from 18 school districts and 34 churches," Amanda Black said. She's one of the organizers and a senior at Butler High School. "Fifteen youth committed their life to God last year. We considered it a definite success and that is why we are doing it again."

The adults involved agree and marvel at the kids who are actually organizing the event.

"If someone read about a first year human service agency or church that had an event that impacted over 200 youth, who represented 18 different schools and 34 different churches, it would be heralded as a great success," said Bill Halle with the Grace Youth and Family Foundation, one of the event sponsors.

"However when you consider the fact that the Butler County Youth Hullabaloo did just that last year but was a youth-lead and youth-organized event, it seems truly amazing," he added.

Although last year was successful, organizers learned a few things.

"The Hullabaloo is set up like a carnival this year and everyone will be given free time when the event starts to enjoy the many carnival games available," explained Black.

The event couldn't have gotten going again, however, without the support of area organizations and the community.

"While we had resources from last year's event and the resources that we needed to start from The Net Outreach, we have been blessed by the community that has really stepped in and provided supplies and gifts for the event," she said.

Black said planning this year was easier because of last year's experience.

"We definitely gained a lot of experience from last year that helped a lot in the planning this year. We had connections set up and a place to start.

"We also realized that having the day completely planned could be changed to what we hope will be a more productive carnival setting with a bit more freedom and flexibility," she said.

Black, who is involved in a myriad of activities, feels the Hullabaloo planning is time well spent.

"When I started working with the event last year I found that I not only was serving God and helping people to have a place to share their faith in him, but I was meeting new people and growing as a Christian myself. The feeling that you can help people come together for God is a great reason on it's own to be involved," she said.

Events throughout the day include sumo wrestling, giant jumbo jam basketball, water balloon sling shot gallery, 8 foot mammoth beach ball, group tug-of-war, volleyball, Frisbee-soccer, and various carnival games. Black said students only need a little money for food and any items they would like to purchase.

She also warns them to be prepared for the weather as the event is outdoors. She said a lawn chair or blanket would make the day more comfortable.