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Pullman, Wash. – The National Lentil Festival Grand Parade drew a great crowd this year and had nearly 100 entries. With beautiful weather and blue skies as a back drop, the parade wound through downtown Pullman with elaborate floats, musical groups, specialty units and dignitaries on Saturday, August 21.
The Grand Sweepstakes Award, the highest float award, was presented to the Spokane Lilac Festival. The President’s Sweepstakes Award was given to the Ritzville Community Festival. The Non-Commercial Award was given to the Lewis-Clark Antique Power Club and the Commercial Sweepstakes went to Monster Energy Drink Monster Truck, sponsored by King Beverages. The Tase T. Lentil Award was presented to Smart Owners of the Pacific Northwest. The Judges Award, which is given to an entry deserving special recognition, went to Lloyd Luedecke and his 1947 Kaiser restored automobile.
Awards were also given to specialty units. The special units are judged in three categories: uniqueness, crowd appeal and costumes. The award for Best Overall Group went to the Little Lentil Sprout Parade. Rising Stars Dance Studio received the Most Entertaining Group Award and Spencer Vik, a pooper scooper, won as the best Overall Individual.
Musical entries were judged in three categories: sound, marching precision, and presentation. The WSU Marching Band won the Best Large Group award and the Pullman Senior Center won the Best Small Group. The award for Best Overall Sound was presented to the Pullman School District Marching Band.
The Equestrian Units also receive awards based on cleanliness of horse and tack, riding apparel, crowd appeal and parade presence. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Posse won for Best Group and Best Clean-up Crew. The Palouse Empire Fair Rodeo Royalty received the award for Best Royalty.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s National Lentil Festival Parade and a big thank you to our sponsor who makes this all possible, Jess Ford of Pullman. For more information or pictures of some of these entries, please see our website at www.lentilfest.com.
Pullman, Wash. – The National Lentil Festival announced the winners of the 2010 National Lentil Festival Legendary Lentil Cook Off on Saturday, August 21 during the festival. The winner was Lovely Little Lentil Tartlets by Linda Rohr of Darien, CT and, thanks to generous sponsorship from the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council, Linda will receive a prize of $1,000. | Read More…
Pullman, Wash. – The National Lentil Festival coronated the new Little Lentil King and Queen on Saturday, August 21, 2010 during the 22nd annual festival. | Read More…
The 22nd Annual National Lentil Festival, sponsored by the Pullman Chamber of Commerce, City of Pullman and Washington State University, will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 20-22, 2010 in Pullman, Washington. The National Lentil Festival draws people from all over the country to enjoy fun activities and a diverse assortment of lentil culinary delights. | Read More…
Pullman, Wash., July 22, 2010- “There is an incredible variety this year!” commented Jefferson Elementary School Principal Craig Nelson as he handed in his judging sheet. George Vandermark, a lentil geneticist, added, “it is just amazing what people can do with lentils. | Read More…
Pullman, Wash. – Lace up your running or walking shoes and join us for the National Lentil Festival Tase T. Lentil 5k Fun Run/Walk. The race begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, at Simpson United Methodist Church in Pullman. Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to compete popular event. With over 300 participants last year, it is sure to be a blast! | Read More…
PULLMAN, WA- After receiving 93 recipes from 37 states in the 2009 Legendary Lentil Cook-off, the National Lentil Festival is raising the bar. The 2010 Cook-off is expected to be bigger and better than ever with new creative recipes from across the country. “Our goal this year is one from every state,” says Cook-off coordinator Claire Yenish. | Read More…
Pullman, Wash. – The National Lentil Festival Poster Unveiling and Wine Tasting Event, sponsored by Beasley Realty, hosted more than 75 guests at the BellTower Event Venue Thursday, May 27. This event kicked off the countdown for the 22ndAnnual National Lentil Festival scheduled for August 20-22. | Read More…
PULLMAN, WA- The National Lentil Festival announced Monday morning that their newly rebuilt website is now online. The www.lentilfest.com site was redesigned to include the many new events the Festival has to offer. | Read More…
Pullman, Wash. – The National Lentil Festival announced the winners of the 2009 National Lentil Festival Legendary Lentil Cook Off on Saturday, August 22 during the festival. | Read More…
Pullman, Wash. - The National Lentil Festival was pleased to announce the addition of a third day to the already popular Festival Weekend. | Read More…
Pullman, Wash. - The National Lentil Festival coronated the new Little Lentil Queen on Saturday, August 22, 2009 during the 21st annual festival. | Read More…