Tomorrow Madison Bowl is going to be transformed. What usually serves as a field for Frisbee games and sports scrimmages will become a celebration of spring, better known as Springfest 2003.
From noon until 7 p.m. various local and national bands will take the stage for performances free of cost. Grammy Award winner Nickel Creek is the featured band, appearing on the main stage along with Graham Colton and Welbilt, while The Benjy Davis Project, Cannonball Coming and Majahkamo will appear on the second stage.
The festival, although focused largely around the musical performances, also will include many free activities and entertainment.
There will be a 40-foot rock wall, obstacle course, caricature artist, tie-dying, cotton candy, pizza and a raffle drawing for door prizes, the grand prize being a car donated by Brown-Honda, according to third-year College student Jen Habicht, University Programs Council special programs committee chair.
The 12-year-old traditional Gusburger contest also will be a highlight of the afternoon. The 3:15 p.m. event, sponsored by The White Spot, will allow contestants to compete for first place by seeing who can eat the most Gusburgers in three minutes.
The Springfest idea was expanded last year in an attempt to reach the maximum number of students possible for the event's budget. Changes included the creation of the carnival atmosphere and Guster as the hit musical performer.
"I thought it was great that they put on a free concert," second-year College student Brett Abner said. "Plus I'm a huge Guster fan, so I was definitely there for the music."
This year, the festival has expanded even more with the help of outside organizations. Donations from other organizations are crucial to the event's success because of the current economic state of the University, Habicht said. Approximately five to six thousand people attended last year, and an even larger number is anticipated for tomorrow's event.
In addition to University students and their friends, many out-of-state visitors will be in attendance, mainly to see Nickel Creek, Habicht said.
Springfest will provide a diverse assortment of activities and an afternoon of entertainment for all who choose to attend.
"Last year, I stood up on the hill and looked down at all the planning that had been done. Seeing it all come together and everyone having such a great time is definitely the best thing about Springfest," Habicht said.
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