Andy Grammer headlines RIT's SpringFest

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Four-day fest features water games, free food, carnivals and more





April 25, 2017 by Greg Livadas Follow Greg Livadas on TwitterFollow RITNEWS on Twitter
Warmer weather is right on time for Rochester Institute of Technology’s annual SpringFest starting tomorrow and featuring water games, giveaways, prom dress rugby and a concert by pop musician Andy Grammer.

“SpringFest is all about the campus coming together for a weekend of fun,” said Angelena Russo, director of the College Activities Board, which sponsors and runs the event. “We have a wide array of events, so hopefully everyone can come together and socialize.”

Grammer will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Gordon Field House. Tickets are $15 for students; $20 for RIT faculty, staff and alumni; and $30 for others, and available at the RIT Box Office or online at RITtickets.com.

Russo said festival memorabilia—T-shirts, water bottles, sunglasses and baseball caps—will be given away at some of the events.

Thursday, April 27:

Build-A-Burger: 11 a.m. in the Student Alumni Union. For $5, you can taste-test four burgers based on recipes submitted by students for consideration to be featured by RIT’s Dining Services.

Kick Off BBQ: 6:30 p.m. at the Sentinel, featuring free food, games and music.

Movie, Doctor Strange: 9 p.m. in the Davis Room.

Friday, April 28:

Beach Day: 10 a.m. on the Greek Lawn, sponsored by Kappa Delta Rho. Lawn games, food, live music, and for a minimum $5 donation which will go to the Golisano Children’s Hospital, help decide Rochester’s favorite chicken wing.

Puppyfest: Noon–3 p.m. on the grassy knoll near Global Village. Several puppies and kittens from Joyful Rescues will be on campus. Spend time in the dog tent and/or the cat tent. Admission is $1 per tent, which will go to the shelter.

Novelties: Noon at the Sentinel, Indian-themed activities including henna provided by the Organization for the Alliance of ...

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