Purdue Spirit, Music, Magic, Zumba & More
WHEN & WHERE: Riehle Plaza | 1–3 PM
Get ready to kick off Hunger Hike 2025 with DJ Powder from Rat Pak Mobile DJs, pumping up the energy with great tunes.
Don’t wait—assemble your team, start collecting donations, and make a lasting impact today!
SPECIAL GUESTS & FREE FUN:
- Purdue Pete & the Purdue Crew Team
- Zumba sessions, face painting, balloon animals, clowns & princesses
- Free hot dogs & watermelon from Meijer
- Relaxing massages
CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS at 2 PM at Riehle Plaza:
- US National Anthem performed by Indiana State Rep. Sheila Klinker & Kelly Jacobs
- Invocation by the Rev. Jennie Barrington, Unitarian Universalist Church of Tippecanoe County.
HUNGER HIKE WALK – Starts at 2:15 PM:
- Family-friendly 1.5K route through Tapawingo Park & over the pedestrian bridge
- Live boat demos at Purdue Boathouse, music by Sharon McKnight
- Popsicles & a magical show from Scott Starkey, the Wizard of the Wabash
- Take on the extended 4.25K challenge
FINISH LINE FUN – 3 PM at Riehle Plaza:
- Prize drawing for gift certificates
- Trophies for youngest & oldest walkers, best new fundraiser, and best new team
Why Join? Hunger Hike is more than a walk—it’s a community celebration and a vital fundraising event supporting Lafayette Urban Ministry, Food Finders Food Bank, and the St. Thomas Aquinas Haiti Ministry.
Take Action NOW: Come, walk, fundraise, and make a difference. Your steps fight hunger—don’t miss it!