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| Local booths included Diggin' Shoreline and the Puget Sound Beekeepers |
By Maryn Wynne
Photos by Steven H. Robinson
Under the power of the sun, Shoreline Solar Project celebrated the 15th annual NW SolarFest July 28 at Shoreline Community College.
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| Second Use recycles building materials |
Visitors came from all over the region to learn about the latest in sustainability products and services, participate in workshops, and enjoy the festival setting. Over 70 exhibitors including businesses and nonprofits participated.
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| Coastal Classic tiny home by Shoreline builder Carriage Houses |
The festival welcomed local Shoreline builder Carriage Houses who brought their Coastal Classic Tiny Home, an affordable charming cottage built with high quality materials.
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| The Living Vehicle has extended off grid living features |
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| Interior of the Living Vehicle |
Also at the fair was Living Vehicle, a mobile living space designed for full time use with extended off grid living features.
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| Test drives in the Tesla |
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| There were a lot of electric cars, but it was the electric truck that caught the attention of the visitors |
Electric vehicles and electric bikes filled the Transportation Zone. Visitors were able take a test ride in an electric car, including the Leaf and the Tesla and test ride an electric bike through the campus of the college.
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| Rad Power Bikes raffled an electric bike |
Visitors were excited to support SolarFest by purchasing a chance to win an electric bike by the Presenting Sponsor Rad Power Bikes.
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| KIDZone |
The KIDZone was a safe place to run through the grass, make an energy pledge and play with solar cars. Kids were busy at the Home Depot building workshop and PCC’s Make your Own Trail Mix tables, and kids enjoyed the visits from the Bubbleman and the Brain Waite Band.
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| Entertainment on the Showmobile stage |
The entertainment was outstanding on the Showmobile Stage. Thanks to the Shoreline/LFP Arts Council for its use.
We thank each and everyone one of our participants, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, performers and volunteers and the community that supports this event.
Thank you for coming and mark your calendar for the 16th NW SolarFest on July 27, 2019.
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