Tastin’ n Racin’ has become one of the Northwest’s premier festivals. Now in its 14th year it features food booths, arts/crafts and select commercial products. For entertainment, you will find two days of APBA boat racing with hydros and PWC racing, live entertainment, two beer gardens, kids play area (with climbing walls, inflatable toys, etc), custom car & motorcycle show and lots more family fun. We continually work on our show to make it the biggest and best.  Once again, 2010 feature the Unlimited Hydroplanes, both vintage and turbine along with a Motorcycle Pledge ride, benefiting the MAX Foundation and a Hot Boat and Bike show! That means, there is two days full of different action, and something for everyone!  In the year 2000, 50,000 people came out in 80-degree weather and clear blue skies. Last year, the weather was stormy and rainy, yet the crowds still came to see the show!!   2002 thru 2009 have brought a steady increase of the past on attendance figures-dispite not having perfect weather! This has shown Tastin’ n Racin’ planners that we are on the right track!!. Tastin’ n Racin’ is promoted by Seattle radio station KZOK, the Seattle Times and associate papers to name a few (see media page). Promotion could not be better and crowds are expected to be even greater! The festival brings together three things that excite people- food, shopping and entertainment. This creates the perfect combination to make for a fun and profitable weekend for vendors.

Location:
Lake Sammamish State Park - 2000 NW Sammamish Road, Issaquah WA 98027

Organizer:
H.I.D.R.O.S. Inc.

Co-Chairmen:
John O’Brien & Jon (J.C.) Courtright

Dates:
Saturday, June 12th , 9:00am – 7pm
Sunday, June 13th , 9:00am – 6:00pm

Security:
24 hours a day beginning Friday, June 11th at 8:00pm through Sunday, June13th at 8:00pm.

Set-up:
Begins on Friday, noon – 8pm, Saturday, 7am – 10am. Other specifics will be mailed by May 15th. Driving on Grass will not be permitted and Event Security (Yellow shirts) will be issuing tickets for those who ignore warnings. Specific tear down hours will be in vendor packets.

Booth Amenities:
You are responsible for supplying your own canopy, tables, chairs, etc. If you need to rent, call Adam at Abbey Rental (206) 362-3222 and ask for Tastin’ n Racin’ rates. (Sammamish State Park is supplying picnic tables for general public use only) Power is not included in booth fee*. Electricity can be purchased from our supplier, Hollywood Lights, @ (206) 292-2353. *Power is included in booth fees for food vendors.

Booth Selection:
Tastin’ n Racin’ tries to limit booth selections to two per profession/product i.e. 2 real estate, 2 banks, 2 pottery, etc. Food booths limited to one per main entree i.e.: tacos, ice cream, espresso, etc. Vendors will be selected on a competitive basis, based upon criteria established by Tastin’ n Racin’. Booth selection and placement may depend on: a) sponsorship (above and beyond minimum booth fees). b) longevity as a Tastin’ n Racin’ vendor. c) order in which application received. To be qualified for Arts & Crafts booth fee, 50% or more of the items must be made by the artist on site.

Demographics:
Lake Sammamish State Park is located on the south end of Lake Sammamish in Issaquah- bordering the City of Sammamish (combined pop. 55,000).  It is minutes from surrounding communities such as Bellevue (pop. 117,137), Kirkland/Redmond (pop. 94,553)- all with ¾ of the population in the 18-64 target age group and average target income of  $84,000 annually.  Adjacent to I-90 and is also just 14 miles east of greater Seattle via I-90.  (based on 2005 census numbers)

Parking:
Parking is free. 2500 parking spaces. Please limit your vehicles to leave as many spaces for guests as possible.

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