Spring Fling Turns 35 | UANews.org.
This week marks the start of four days of spinning and zipping rides on carnival grounds that includes dozens of booths full of food and goodies. Do you have your wristband ready? The University of Arizona 's annual Spring Fling gets kicked off this week. Known as the largest student-run carnival, Spring Fling is organized by the Associated Students of The University of Arizona. It takes about 3,000 volunteers to plan and run and the four-day event, which is now in its 35th year. The event includes more than two dozen rides, games, entertainment and more than 20 food booths run by UA student clubs and organizations. "Expect Spring Fling 2009 to be packed with attractions and activities for the whole family to enjoy," said James Dickhoner, the carnival's executive director and a UA Honors College student studying regional development. The carnival will be held at Rillito Downs, which is located off of North First Avenue, midway between East Wetmore and East River roads.
