IU will be home to more bugs and insects than usual starting Saturday, when BugFest 2018 comes to town.
The celebration of all things insect and bug-related involves mealworm races, cricket spitting, roach races and insect games, among other things.
According to the press release, BugFest is meant to educate the public about insect and spider biology. The event takes place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Hilltop Garden and Nature Center at 2367 E. 10th Street.
Entry to the event is free, but donations of canned fruits or vegetables will be accepted and donated to the Hoosier Hills Food Bank and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.
"The flowers of many of our fruits and vegetables are pollinated by insects, so these foods would not exist without the aid of insects," according to the release. "Donation bins will be available at the entrance to Bug Fest."
For more information: Contact the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service at 812-349-2575.
