Wildstock is the biggest celebration of the year, as past years have seen artists like Macklemore, Augustana, and Maddie & Tae take the stage at Linfield.

The American indie rock band Saint Motel will be performing at the 2016 Wildstock party.

They were chosen because of their appealing genre and availability. “We wanted a more alternative band,” said Heidi Ambrose, ‘16.

Then the ASLC board started checking tour dates and calling band managers, looking for one that would fit the school’s budget of $50 per Linfield student.

This year, the concert has an underwater theme, inspired by last year’s unintentionally country-themed roundup.

“We thought it was a fun way for people to more tangibly participate in the event,” said Ambrose. When asked if the event would require swimsuits, Ambrose said that they were an option, but not necessary. “You’re not going to get soaking wet,” she said.

Other attractions include a petting zoo and an inflatable obstacle course, along with old favorites like face painting. Like last year, students can expect the same free meal of tacos or hamburgers, brought to Linfield by Pura Vida and Ribslayer.

In previous years, the event has been open on the IM field. Last year, the event was fenced in. This year will continue that tradition. “This is a student-only event,” Ambrose said, explaining that previous security issues in the past have involved non-Linfield students. However, Ambrose is an advocate for opening the event to the public and charging non-students a fee of $60 in order to be fair with what Linfield students pay.

ASLC estimates about 75 percent of the student body will attend, going off of previous years. The event opens at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 13.