Hundreds show up to annual Palousafest event

Over 3,000 attendees and 200 organizations met at UI's Palousafest event Saturday afternoon

A group of UI Resident Assistants take a ride on the Gravitron Human Gyroscope. Hailey Stewart | Argonaut

Hundreds of students showed up to Palousafest 2018, filling a campus stretch of Sixth Street Saturday evening.

Hundreds of new and old students, along with Palouse community members, showed up in droves to the University of Idaho’s annual Palousafest Saturday evening.

 

 

Zachary Spence and ASUI President Nicole Skinner talk about UI’s Fencing Club.
Hailey Stewart | Argonaut

 

Palousafest attendees take turns climbing a rock wall with the help of ROTC members.
Hailey Stewart | Argonaut

 

The event, running for more than 20 years, provides a chance for students to get involved on campus, featuring a host of food, games, rides and entertainment.

 

A group of UI Resident Assistants take a ride on the Gravitron Human Gyroscope.
Hailey Stewart | Argonaut

 

 

Palousafest attendees took turns riding a mechanical bull.
Hailey Stewart | Argonaut

 

Booths for student clubs, groups and activities surrounded the Tower Lawn, lining Sixth Street through parts of the campus walkway. More than 200 organizations set up shop for several hours, giving away prizes, freebies, treats and information.

The Young Democrats of the University of Idaho speak with Palousfest attendees Saturday evening.
Hailey Stewart | Argonaut

 

UI students Joseph Foote and Danielle Solberg represent the Local Herbivores organization at Palousafest 2018.
Hailey Stewart | Argonaut

The street fair wrapped up at 8:30, just before a Screen on the Green showing of “Avengers: Infinity War” took place.

A balloon artist creates hundreds of inflatable headwear and animals for Palousafest attendees.
Hailey Stewart | Argonaut

 

Attendees enjoyed face and body paint at Palousafest.
Hailey Stewart | Argonaut

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