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WHAT'S ON THE MENU?

Updated on June 23, 2026
This Activities page will continue to get regular updates - more info coming soon!

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volunteer

Something for every taste

Satisfy your appetite all day with cuisines and treats from around the world,
many featuring pulses (lentils, chickpeas, dry peas and dry beans)

and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options!

savor local craftsmanship

Find your perfect souvenirs and keepsakes from artisan makers of various cultures,
with products featuring agricultural or nature-inspired materials and designs!

discovery is the secret ingredient

Dig deeper into the Festival themes of food, agriculture and the environment
by engaging with educational experiences and community organizations!

Except for DPA's Lentil Fest Friday, all others happen on Saturday.

featured attractions

other interactives

Downtown pullman association's lentil fest friday

More info coming soon!

entertainment by the spoonful

Follow @LentilFest for the concert lineup reveal on June 26!

More information on Stage segments coming soon!

MARCH in the wsecu grand parade

There is no fee to register or participate. All entries are subject to review and approval.

Have you previously participated in the Parade?
Yes
No

We highly encourage family-friendly and community-unifying displays that make direct connections to Festival themes of food, agriculture, and environmental sustainability as well as Pullman and the greater Palouse region's history and culture.

Will your group or organization be able to commit volunteers during the week and/or day of the Festival?
Yes
No

Approved entries ("Organization") must agree and follow Festival procedures and policies, which will be provided to applicants no later than August 1.


Once confirmed, Organization is responsible for the timely arrival of all its participants and setup of their equipment and displays. The route and staging locations will be the same as last year, with entry number pickup at the Neill Public Library, starting at 7:30 a.m. Lineup begins at 10:30 a.m. with the Parade commencing at the usual 11:00 a.m. All Parade participants are prohibited from smoking; consuming alcohol, drugs, or CBD/THC products; using unprofessional or inappropriate language on signage or in verbal communication; wearing clothing unsuitable for the family-friendly and community-unifying nature of the Event; or promoting materials, symbols, or conduct intended to provoke significant conflict, division, or offense. Contextually appropriate expressions, such as Organization branding, educational displays, or nonprofit advocacy consistent with the Event’s mission, which the Organization may submit to the Festival for review and approval in advance, are permitted.


Festival staff may remove any participant or Organization or request corrective action for conduct deemed unsafe, unprofessional, or in violation of this Section.

Does your group or organization, along with all participants, agree to the Festival's procedures and conduct guidelines?
Yes
No

let's get active!

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tennis & pickleball

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.



 

$50 per player

$100 to "Play with a Coug"
*Prices change after July 31

Players can only participate in either tennis or pickleball, not both. There will be drawings, food, and cash prizes.

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5k fun run

7:30 a.m.



 

$25 without a shirt

$40 with a shirt
*Prices change after Aug. 1

Race packets available Friday, Aug. 21 at Pullman Recreation Center (190 SE Crestview St)
or Saturday morning.

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softball tournament

9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.



 

$250 per team

Limited to 8 teams

(Co-ed adults)

 

Captains can register their respective teams. 3 games will occur on the Pullman City Playfields.

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3-on-3 hoop classic

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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$80 per team

Shirts if registered by July 31

(Youth, grades 3-12)

 

Captains should sign up then follow steps to add players to their rosters. Games are held in the Spring St. Parking Lot.

make it a weekend stay!

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coast hilltop inn


$159-169

Valid: August 21-25

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cougar land motel


Valid: August 20-24

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hampton
inn


$199

Valid: August 16-23

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hotel
mccoy


15% off 2+ nights​

Valid: August 20-24

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