Purdue University to Host Annual Spring Fest

Purdue University will open its campus to the public next month for its annual Spring Fest. The free, daylong event is designed to showcase agriculture, science, and the arts through hands-on exhibits and family-friendly activities.

Hosted by Purdue’s College of Agriculture, the festival will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time. It will feature activities across campus, including academic buildings, outdoor spaces, and Memorial Mall.

Organizers aim to bring together students, faculty, and the community while highlighting the university’s research and outreach efforts. The event will offer over 40 interactive exhibits suitable for visitors of all ages.

Highlights include the Bug Bowl’s “Cockroach Colosseum” and a plant sale. Attendees can also enjoy a live petting zoo and an open house at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Other attractions include the Purdue University Herbaria and the “Woods on Wheels” exhibit focusing on Indiana’s forest ecosystems.

Community groups like Scouting Purdue will also be involved in youth activities, such as a Pinewood Derby race. Visitors can get maps and schedules at a central information tent and enjoy free parking in campus lots.

University officials emphasize that the event is an educational showcase and a community gathering, offering insight into Purdue’s academic programs and research initiatives.