VANCOUVER, Wash. – Students from Washington State University Vancouver will host “Coug-A-Palooza,” a cultural arts and music festival from 2 to 10 p.m. April 28. The festival will be held at 3Peaks Public House and Taproom at 24415 NE 10th Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642. The event is open to the public.

Purchase tickets at the Office of Student Involvement, Firstenburg Student Commons on the WSU Vancouver campus, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686. Price of admission is $5 for students and $10 for non-students. Tickets will be available at the door for an increased price of $5.

Coug-A-Palooza will feature entertainment by Bollywood, Hula and Folklorico dancers, performances from Young Lit Hippy, Ekoh and DJ Matt Lindsey. Activities will include “Wine and Canvas,” lantern making and henna tattoos. No outside food or drinks are allowed, but a cash bar and food will be available on site. Guests are invited to bring blankets or lawn chairs. ADA-accessible parking is available.

For more information, call Megan Thomas at 360-546-9522.

About WSU Vancouver

As one of six campuses of the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university provides affordable, high-quality baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations. 

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