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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)
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