By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor & William Oehler, Director of Photography
The Gettysburgives Festival took place on April 2. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
On April 2, the Gettysburgives Festival took place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Gettysburgives was held to thank the generous donors who support Gettysburg College.
Due to rain, the event was primarily held in Plank Gym. Students enjoyed games, music, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, tie-dye and prizes. There also were postcards and a banner for students to sign. Behind Plank Gym, there were free food trucks including Ziggy Donutz, Uncle Moe’s Soul Food and Taco Trap House, which were popular amongst both students and faculty members.
Director of Annual Giving Nicki West shared that as of Thursday afternoon, the event raised $955,394, but gifts were still being counted.
The event used to be held in February yet was moved in previous years to be held closer to Founder’s Day, Friday, April 7. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
Students could enjoy games, music, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, and free food trucks. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
The festival would have been held on Stine Lake, yet it was moved to Plank Gym due to the rain. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
Students and faculty members were able to enjoy the offerings. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
Food trucks were parked behind Plank Gym. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
Attendees enjoyed the activities and prizes inside Plank Gym. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
Due to rain, majority of the festival’s offerings were held inside. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
The food trucks included Ziggy Donutz, Uncle Moe’s Soul Food and Taco Trap House. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
Students line up for a food truck. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
