Spring Fling is the largest student-run carnival in the United States.
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Spring Fling celebrates 35th anniversary
Rides, midway games, food and amateur and professional entertainment are part of the event, the largest student-run carnival in the nation. Each year, more than 3,000 University of Arizona students volunteer to bring fun and excitement to the Tucson community while raising money for their clubs and organizations. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Spring Fling. When: Hours are 4 p.m.-midnight April 2-3, noon-midnight April 4 and noon-8 p.m. April 5. Where: Rillito Park Race Track, 4502 N. First Ave. Price: $5 admission. Free with CatCard, military ID Parking $2 Info: springfling.arizona.edu/Info.html
Last chance to attend Renaissance Festival
Hear ye, hear ye, the 21st annual Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Market Place ends this weekend. You better hurry if you want to be transported back to the days of Camelot. Complete with a 12-stage theater upon which belly dancers sway and jokers jest, the festival has a little something for every member of the family. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Where: Festival Village, 12601 E. U.S. Route 60 Apache Junction Price: adults $18 in advance, $20 at box office; $17 for seniors; $6 for ages 5-12; free to 5 and younger. Parking is free. Info: 520-463-2700, www.RenFestInfo.com Directions: Pinal Pioneer Parkway (state Route 79) to Florence Junction. West seven miles on U.S. Route 60
Roller Derby features a fight fit for a queen
It’s a battle royal between the royal babes and the Commies as the Iron Curtain takes on the Copper Queens. When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Bladeworld, 1065 W. Grant Road Price: $5-$10 Info: 390-1454, www.tucsonrollerderby.com