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Police officers continue down High Street after pausing to let festgoers pet their horses during High Fest on Saturday, March 19, 2016. 

From rock bands to keg stands: The comprehensive history of fest season at OU

Fests have been an Ohio University staple for years, but how did fest season get started?

Ohio University’s reputation as a party school isn’t something new, and the annual spring fest season has been cited as the prime reason why the label has been tossed around for over 40 years. Here is an interactive timeline showing the history of fest season at OU, from the early 1970’s to present day.

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