'Battle of the Bugs' at Penn State's Great Insect Fair

If you have a free day tomorrow, you should take the family to Penn State's Great Insect Fair.  There is alot to do and a great day to spend with the kids.

Sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences' Department of Entomology, the fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 17 in the Snider Agricultural Arena, at the corner of Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Road (across from Beaver Stadium) on the University Park campus.


This year's fair will feature special exhibits, such as native pollinators and a butterfly tent. Ladybug Theatre will offer performances of children's books such as "The Hungry Caterpillar" and "The Grouchy Ladybug."

Other fun and interactive events will include:
-- Bug Battles in Insect Olympics
-- Build-A-Bug Competition -- Bring your homemade insect for judging and a chance to win prizes (for rules and guidelines, visit the Web at http://ento.psu.edu/public/kids/great-insect-fair/build-a-bug).
-- Cockroach Races
-- Putt Putt Golf
-- Insect Construction Company
-- Insect Zoo
-- Insect Deli
-- Live Musical Entertainment
-- Honey Tasting
-- Insect Collections
-- Face Painting
-- Insect Vendors -- Shop for insect pets, art, crafts, books and T-shirts.
-- The Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program's "The BugMobile!"
-- The Bug Doctor Is In

Admission to the Great Insect Fair is free, although donations will be accepted to help defray costs. Free parking is available at the Snider Agricultural Arena and across Park Avenue behind the Centre County/Penn State Visitor Center. For more information, call the Department of Entomology at 814-865-1895 or visit the department's website at http://ento.psu.edu/public/kids/great-insect-fair online.