Past Solar Fairs

2004: Renewable Energy Fair
Meridian Park School
Started in 2004 following the installation of the solar electric array on Meridian Park School for the purpose of letting the public learn about the installation and solar in general.
23 exhibitors

June 4, 2005: 2nd Annual Renewable Energy Fair
Meridian Park School
Introduced the Kids Zone, distributed 40 solar education kits (included solar module and solar motor) to elementary students to design and exhibit creations that are powered by the sun, hosted Art & Essay Contest “What Renewable Energy Means to My Future”, Pacific Science Center debuted its “Volts and Jolts” program featuring renewable energy, alternative fuel vehicles on display.
40 exhibitors, 7 schools

July 22, 2006: 3rd Annual Renewable Energy Fair
Meridian Park School
Created the “Solar Passport” which encouraged visitors to visit stations with interactive exhibits such as solar cooking, solar model cars and the Pacific Science Center. Two rooms of speakers, talks on ten topics ranging from climate change, solar basics to alternative fuels.
64 exhibitors (30 businesses, 26 nonprofit organizations, 3 schools, 5 government agencies)

July 20/21, 2007: 4th Annual Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair
Meridian Park School
Introduced a Friday night event (Shoreline Center) with silent auction. Keynote Alan Durning, Executive Director, Sightline Institute. Entertainment by Haute Trash, trash fashion show.
Introduced “Taste of Shoreline” a partnership with the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce to provide a variety of local food vendors. Pacific Science Center “Fire on Ice” interactive science show. Offered electronics recycling.
90 exhibitors (40 businesses, 38 nonprofits organization, 5 government agencies, 3 utilities, 4 schools)

July 17/18, 2008: 5th Annual Shoreline SolarFest
Meridian Park School
Name change, Kickoff event featured Haute Trash.
50 exhibitors (26 businesses, 20 nonprofits organization, 2 government agencies, 2 schools)

July 17/18, 2009: 6th Annual Shoreline SolarFest
Meridian Park School
SolarFest Kickoff featured Chris Jordan, renowned Seattle photographer.
Kid Zone expanded with support of the RE Store Creation Station, Food and music selection ware expanded. Fair was moved to the front parking lot of Meridian Park School. First film festival.
69 exhibitors (43 businesses, 19 nonprofit organization, 1 government agency, 2 utilities, 4 schools)

July 16/17, 2010: 7th Annual SolarFest, Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair
Shoreline Community College
2nd annual Film Festival,  12 speakers, elected official on sustainability policy, full schedule of entertainment of the Showmobile, Taste of Shoreline
81 exhibitors (42 businesses,  27 nonprofit organizations, 4 government agencies, 3 utilities, 5 schools)


Artist Websites