Join us for Downtown Vibes: Lentil Fest Friday on August 16!

Kickoff the National Lentil Festival in Downtown Pullman, sponsored by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. It’s an evening of fun and festivities for all ages!

Date: Friday, August 16
Time: 4 – 8 p.m.
Location: 150 SE Kamiaken Street

Parking Lot Party:

  • Enjoy live entertainment, featuring Classic Rewind, Ally Fraser, DJ Goldfinger, and WSU Country Swing!
  • Meet and Greet WSU athletes, Butch, and Tase T. Lentil.
  • Explore downtown with a Lentil Hunt for a chance to win prizes.
  • Purchase exclusive National Lentil Festival merchandise.

Thank you to our 2024 Downtown Vibes: Lentil Fest Friday Sponsor:

Interested in Attending?

Discover all the reasons you should attend Downtown Vibes: Lentil Fest Friday!

FAQ
  • Is there a cost?
    • Nope. This is a community event that the Downtown Pullman Association in collaboration with the National Lentil Festival provide for the community to enjoy all that Downtown has to offer!
  • Where is the event located?
    • The event will be at the parking lot of 150 SE Kamiaken Street (behind US Bank). In addition, participating businesses will have specials throughout the downtown.
  • Is it family-friendly?
    • Absolutely! There will be ample opportunities for families of all kinds to enjoy the event!
  • What is the Parking Lot Party?
    • The Parking Lot Party is an action-packed event featuring a diverse lineup of entertainment. Start the evening with DJ Goldfinger and WSU Country Swing on the dance floor, where they’ll be teaching some fun dance moves. Next, enjoy a performance by Ally Fraser, followed by the lively tunes of the Washington-Idaho Symphony Jazz Band. Finally, wrap up the night with the energetic sounds of Rewind, a classic-rock band. In addition to the music, explore local downtown merchants, play yard games, and purchase your exclusive National Lentil Festival merchandise. Don’t forget to pick up your map for the Lentil Hunt, where you can win exciting prizes. Join us for a night full of fun and festivities!
  • Will there be food available to purchase at the Parking Lot Party?
    • While we won’t have food available at the Parking Lot Party itself, you’ll find a fantastic selection of nearby restaurants to enjoy before or after the event. Check out The Foundry, Paradise Creek Brewery, Mela Bangladeshi Cuisine, Rico’s, Porch Light Pizza, o-ramen, Nayarit Mexican Restaurant, The Black Cypress, and more!
  • Will there be alcohol at the Parking Lot Party, and where can I enjoy a drink?
    • Alcohol will not be available at the Parking Lot Party. However, you can visit one of our many local businesses nearby for a great selection of beverages. Check out The Black Cypress, Etsi Bravo, Hotel McCoy, The Foundry, My Office Bar & Grill, Pups and Cups, Rico’s, and more!
  • Is there parking available near the event?
    • Great question! While it might seem like parking is scarce, the truth is there are over 400 free parking spots within a short 15-minute walk to the event. Use the provided map to easily locate these spots.
  • Can I volunteer?
    • Yes! This event would not be possible without our fantastic volunteers! Sign up here.
Lentil Hunt
  1. Pick Up Your Map: Head over to the Parking Lot Party at 150 SE Kamiaken Street to collect your Lentil Hunt map.
  2. Explore the Lentil Stops: Wander through downtown and visit a range of local businesses and vendors. Each stop offers a unique discovery.
  3. Complete Stickers: Collect the required number of Lentil Stops to collect stickers on your map.
  4. Return Map for a Prize: Once your map is complete, bring it to the Downtown Pullman tent to redeem your prize.

Participating Businesses:

  • Brused Books
  • Cherie Amour
  • Dance in Motion
  • Hotel McCoy
  • Krista Gross Real Estate
  • Kure & Co.
  • Lily Bee’s Boutique
  • Lumberyard Food Hall
  • Mela Bangladeshi Cuisine
  • MIchelle’s Closet
  • Miss Huddy’s Barbecue at Paradise Creek Brewery Trailside
  • Monarch Boutique & NikiRose Designs
  • Neill’s Coffee & Ice Cream
  • Neill’s Flowers & Gifts
  • Northwest Engraving Service
  • Noshies
  • O-ramen
  • Palouse Country Candy
  • Paradise Creek Brewery
  • Poppy Salon
  • Pullman Civic Trust
  • Pullman Police Department
  • Regional Theatre of the Palouse
  • Rico’s
  • Rockstar Body Bar
  • Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
  • The Gathering Place Candle Bar & Coco’s Essentials
  • Thomas Hammer Coffee
Prizes Available

Win Over $1,000 in Prizes from Downtown Pullman and Local Supporters!
Thanks to the generous support of Krista Gross Real Estate, we’re excited to offer you a chance to win over $1,000 in fantastic prizes. Here’s what’s up for grabs:

$1,000 in Gift Cards to Downtown Pullman Shops:

  • Enjoy a total of $1,000 worth of gift cards to explore and experience the best of Downtown Pullman.

In-Kind Donations from Supportive Businesses:

Don’t miss your chance to win these incredible prizes and support the vibrant community of Downtown Pullman!

Gift cards are available on a first-come, first-served basis until they run out.

Thank you to our Prize Sponsor!

Are you a Business in Downtown?

Discover how you can participate! Read on for all the details.

We are excited to invite Downtown Pullman businesses to participate in Downtown Vibes: Lentil Fest Friday, sponsored by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, kicking off the National Lentil Festival in Downtown Pullman.

Why Participate?

Last year, the National Lentil Festival attracted over 15,000 attendees, providing an excellent platform to showcase your offerings to a diverse audience. This year, we are proactively centralizing activities at 150 SE Kamiaken Street due to potential Main Street construction impacting sidewalks. Attendees will gather at this central point to receive their Lentil Hunt Map, which will direct them to participating businesses throughout the district. To ensure all businesses can participate seamlessly, we are offering the option to set up a table at the parking lot venue, accommodating those without back door entrances.

How to Participate
  • To confirm your participation and secure your spot on the event map distributed to attendees, please complete the registration form by Monday, August 5.
  • Prior to completing your registration, make sure to have the following information ready:
    • Describe how your business will participate (refer to the list below).
    • Provide your contact details.
    • Outline the offerings from your business during the event.
Participation Options
  • Booth at 150 SE Kamiaken Street: Secure a booth space at the centralized event location. This option allows you to set up and showcase your products or services at the heart of the festival, ensuring maximum visibility and engagement with attendees.
  • Lentil-Themed Activity: Consider any creative activity centered around lentils, such as a lentil guessing game, trivia, coloring station, photo booth, or recipe exchange, or any other engaging activity.
  • Lentil-Themed Food: Create new lentil-inspired dishes or rename an existing menu item with a unique lentil-inspired name.
  • Lentil-Themed Beverage: Consider dedicating a drink to Lentil Fest by naming it or infusing it with lentil-inspired flavors.
Benefits of Participating
  • Extensive Marketing: Promoted by the National Lentil Festival and DPA through press releases, radio ads, city-wide posters, and targeted social media ads.
  • Resources and Promotional Materials: Gain access to event resources such as promotional materials, signage, and available equipment (as available), including our comprehensive media kit for effective promotion.
  • Event Visibility: Featured on the Lentil Hunt Map distributed to attendees, directing foot traffic to your booth or location.
  • Community Recognition: Showcase your commitment to Downtown Pullman and the local economy by participating in this vibrant community event.
Event Layout
  • The event will be held in the parking lot at 150 SE Kamiaken Street.
  • Featuring a diverse array of vendors (exclusively non-competing with downtown businesses), live music, performances, appearances by WSU Athletics, Butch and Tase T. Lentil, official National Lentil Festival merchandise, and more will be located in the Parking Lot Party at 150 SE Kamiaken.
  • During the event, DPA will distribute printed maps to attendees, guiding them through a designated number of stops within the district of participating businesses to complete their Lentil Hunt and receive prizes.
  • Interested downtown businesses who would like to be included on the map or have a booth at the event location (parking lot party), please complete registration form by August 5.

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