CWU Students Will Head Downtown for 50th Annual Bite of the ‘Burg Tuesday

September 21, 2009

Ellensburg, Wash. — Downtown Ellensburg restaurants and shops will put their eats and wares out onto the streets Sept. 22 as part of the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce’s 50th annual Bite of the ‘Burg.

The event, to run from 2 to 5 p.m., is held every year right before the start of Central Washington University classes as a way to welcome new and returning students to Ellensburg. It helps first-year students get familiar with their new home, while providing returning students with a chance to reunite and catch up.

The food is always free, and there will also be prizes, including a new laptop, vintage cars and DJs from 88.1 The ‘Burg spinning tunes. More than 50 businesses, nonprofits and departments from CWU will participate in the event.

All students are encouraged to check out Bite of the ‘Burg, get familiar with Ellensburg and try at a chance to win some big prizes. For more information about the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce, check out its Web page at www.ellensburg-chamber.com.

Media contact: Liz Bryson, Public Relations and Marketing, 509-963-2714, brysone@cwu.edu

Central Washington University is a master's degree-granting institution with approximately 10,000 students and 1,500 faculty and staff. More than 160 undergraduate and master's degrees are offered. Founded in 1891, the Ellensburg campus is located in the heart of Washington State, nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Columbia River. Since 1975, CWU has served the needs of placebound students at six university centers throughout the state. CWU is an AA/EEO Title IX Institution.