Washington Adventist University Hosts April 12 Family Fun Festival in Takoma Park

Takoma Park, MD (March 10, 2015) A Family Fun Festival will be held in Takoma Park on Sunday, April 12, from noon to 5 p.m., on the campus of Washington Adventist University (WAU).  The annual event is free to the public and features live music, food and family entertainment. The event has been an annual tradition on campus for more than a decade, and it is the highlight of the university’s Alumni Weekend, which is April 9-12 this year.

“With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, this festival offers families a chance to get outside in the fresh air and spend a Sunday afternoon together,” said Professor Kimberly Pichot, chair of the WAU Business Department and chair of the festival. “There will be something for everyone at this year’s festival, and I encourage everyone to stop by and enjoy the day”

The festival will be staged with support from the City of Takoma Park and sponsors such as Washington Adventist Hospital, WGTS 91.9 FM radio, and the local business community. Featured will be a performance by WAU’s award-winning Acro-Airs sports-acrobatics exhibition team; a showcase of WGTS music artists; health screenings; food from local restaurants and caterers; tents filled with interesting crafts; and entertainment for children, big and small. A food drive for the Capital Area Food Bank will also be featured, and families are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate.

The festival will be held rain or shine.  The WAU campus is located at 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, Md. 20912, near Washington Adventist Hospital and accessible by public transportation. The campus is 1.5 miles from the Takoma Metro, and there is a bus stop and BikeShare station on campus. There is also plenty of free parking.

For more information about the Family Fun Festival, or to participate as a sponsor or vendor, call 301-891-4034 or go to wau.edu/festival.

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Washington Adventist University is Montgomery County’s only four-year private college. Part of the Seventh-day Adventist system of higher education, Washington Adventist University has been educating college students since 1904 on a 19-acre campus in suburban Takoma Park, close to the nation’s capital. Approximately 1,100 students of all faiths participate in the university’s eight graduate and 32 undergraduate programs. The 2014 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked Washington Adventist University among the best regional colleges in the north.

Media Contacts:
Angie Crews, 301-891-4134, acrews@wau.edu
Donna Bigler, 240-286-1169, dbigler@wau.edu