Lentil Festival, Pullman Wa Part Two

If you're in the area, come to Pullman tonight and get your free lentil chili. Tomorrow promises to be an even better day (but no chili). We're planning to attend the Lentil Pancake Breakfast in the Cougar Plaza starting at 8 am. The cost is $7 for those over 12 and $5 for those under (with those real young ones getting in free but I can't remember the age cut off). This is the first year we've gone to the breakfast so I can't tell you how it's going to be. Sounds like they have a great menu.
After breakfast, the parade on main street starts at 11 am. This is really some of the real fun of the festival. The entries are silly and amazing.





The parade is long and there is some waiting for slow participants but there's plenty to keep you entertained.
Follow the parade to Reaney park for the rest of the days festivities.
There's booths set up to sell you lentil inspired wares (not all booths have lentils but a number of them will). Set the kids free at the kids activities and sit back and watch the entertainment from the stage. If you're looking for more activity try the 3 on 3 basketball tournament, the skate competition or the softball tournament at the playfields. At 2 there's the lentil cook-off tasting. Get a free sample of the top entries and help choose this year's winner. There's a microbrew tent for those who want to cool off with a beer. Lots of things for everyone to do.





Check out their website for more information.

I want to close with my favorite picture from last year's fun. This little girl had just finished the parade and walked with the Health Department and their Healthy Veggies.

Duh moment

I was really disappointed when I realized that my dream of sharing Washington on this blog might not happen. I was talking with my mother when I realized that everyone's finances are tight and there are a ton of things to do in the area that cost little to no money. Big Lightbulb! I can share that with you. I understand that not everyone will be interested in things to do in the Palouse but there are so many neat and fun things to do here that I am sure I will find an audience. I spent the last weekend taking a few pictures (nearly 150) and that was just a fraction of the things I want to share. I'm going to strive for 3x a week (MWF) and keep up with events as they happen around the area.
I will share free activities along with shopping and restaurants. Not everything will be inexpensive but sometimes you just need that outing that feels special. I'll keep an eye out for special coupons and even more special events.
Hope you have as much fun as I do!