Hydro Fever open house to bring vintage hydroplanes, race boats to Kent on Saturday, June 20

The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent will host “Hydro Fever,” a free public open house benefiting the Pacific Northwest Boat Racing Association, on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will be held at the museum, located at 5917 S. 196th St. in Kent (map below), and will feature displays of vintage Unlimited Hydroplanes from the museum’s collection alongside current Limited Hydroplanes and drag boats representing multiple racing classes.

According to event organizers, hydroplane memorabilia and collector vendors will be located inside the museum.

Former Pay’n Pak driver John Walters will also attend for a book signing.

Visitors will have the opportunity to browse a garage sale featuring posters, uniforms, programs, shirts, hats and other racing-related items from both the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum and the Pacific Northwest Boat Racing Association.

Lunch will be available for purchase at the event for $10, with all proceeds benefiting the Pacific Northwest Boat Racing Association.

Hydro Fever is designed to celebrate the Pacific Northwest’s long history of boat racing while helping support the region’s racing community through fundraising and public outreach.

For more information, organizers encourage interested attendees to call 206-764-9453 or visit the museum’s website.