SolarFest, VW Show come to Shoreline Community College Campus Saturday, July 16, 2011

The future and the past will come together for a fun day of food, music, information and beautiful vehicles this Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Shoreline Community College. No admission fee. Open 10am – 6pm, Music, food and beer garden open till 8pm.

Looking toward the horizon, the college will host the 8th annual SolarFest, a celebration of all things related to renewable energy and sustainable living. SolarFest is a production of the Shoreline Solar Project, founded in 2004 to promote the practical application of renewable energy and environmentally responsible practices to enhance the economic, ecological, and social environment of our community.

At the same time, looking in a probably rare and lovingly restored rearview mirror will be the 30th anniversary version of the NW Vintage VW Car Show and Swap Meet. Sponsored by the venerable Cascade Kombis car club, the show and swap is the centerpiece of their Vintage Volkswagen Weekend, which includes a Friday, July 15, cruise centered at the Burgermaster restaurant in Seattle’s University Village and followed by Sunday’s Bug Nationals, drag racing for Volkswagens at Bremerton Raceway

“We’re excited and honored to host these two great events that have such synergies with our equally great programs here at Shoreline,” said Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert.

“Our Clean Energy Technology Program was the first of its kind in the state and the first to graduate students trained for the jobs of the future under Gov. Gregoire’s call for 25,000 new green-collar jobs,” Lambert said. “Our Professional Automotive Training Center leads the nation in preparing technicians to work with the latest automotive technology and meeting the needs of students and industry.”

SolarFest will offer more than 85 booths, exhibitors and vendors, including the latest solar and other alternative energy systems, recycling, electric cars and other sustainable-living interests. Food vendors, farmers market, beer garden, music and other entertainment. Graham Kerr, formerly known as the Galloping Gourmet, will give solar cooking demonstrations and his newest book will be available at the Solar Store. A free bonus book will be available as long as supplies last and a KIDZone will have solar-powered toy cars as giveaways to the first 300 children. 

The NW Vintage VW Car Show and Swap Meet has been on Volkswagen and vintage automobile enthusiasts calendars for 30 years. More than 200 Beetles, square backs and air-cooled VWs will be on display and rare VW parts will be for sale. Food vendors. A rare 1955 Beetle will be raffled with tickets only costing $1. General admission is $7. For those wishing to show a vehicle, preregistration is encouraged, but signups are taken the day of the event for a $15 fee. Open to public 9am. Show car registration 7-9am.

Free parking on campus; space may be limited. Free shuttle service from Shoreline designated parking area near Sears and Greenwood lots.

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