National Lentil Festival to mark 24th year at Pullman

The time is right for eating lentil chili in the street.

The 24th annual National Lentil Festival will converge on Pullman this weekend, with events running from Friday night to Saturday evening.

Friday will bring the festival’s signature free lentil chili, served from one 350-gallon vat. The serving of the chili has become Pullman’s greeter for new and returning WSU students who have been making their way back to campus.

“All from one big bowl,” said Festival Director Amberly Boone.

The chili will be at the intersection of Olsen and Grand Avenue beginning at 5 p.m. Friday.

Nearby, at the Spot...