Aquafest Gone Green
SVR construction services is proud to report that one ton (20 yards)
of recyclable materials were recycled from the 2010 Aquafest
Festival.
"It was our pleasure to donate services to
Aquafest and the City of Lake Stevens." - Dave Warrick, SVR
Construction Services
50th Anniversary
T-Shirts For Sale
Aquafest 50th Anniversary Shirts are
still available in multiple sizes and colors. Please stop in at
Foster Press to view, or call 425-334-9317 to place your order.
Volunteer Award Winners...
Aquafest takes
hundreds of volunteers to make each annual event successful.
Thank you to all of those dedicated volunteers. Below are this
years volunteer award winners;
Grand Parade
is waiving late fees! We’re waiving the late
entry fees for 2010!! That’s right – the 2010 Fabulous Fifty
Aquafest Board is accepting ALL entries as EARLY BIRD! Time’s a-tickin’,
so get your entry forms in today – here’s how: either postmark
completed, signed entries and insurance documentation to Foster
Press in Lake Stevens NO LATER THAN Friday July 16th, OR
hand-deliver completed, signed entry forms and insurance
documentation no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday July 19th c/o Lake
Stevens Sewer District, 1106 Vernon Road, Lake Stevens. If you wish
your entry to be judged, please help us by making sure your entry is
received by these deadlines Remember, the Parade starts promptly at
1:00 on Saturday July 24th. Email
info@aquafest.org with any questions.
The Grand Parade is also looking
for a whole bunch of Volunteers. Have a ton of fun while supporting
your Lake Stevens Community. Don’t wait! Contact
volunteer@aquafest.org
today!
Carnival Offering Military
Discounts Aquafest is proud to
announce that Davis Shows Northwest will be offering discount
carnival tickets $18 to all military personnel during Aquafest 2010.
Military families simply go to the main office of the carnival on
the carnival grounds and present your military ID and request the
specific number of tickets for your immediate family.
These
discounted tickets are good all day-everyday during posted carnival
hours. Questions or concerns, please visit the
main office of the carnival. Davis Shows Northwest reserves
the right to refuse service to anyone.
FREE Aquafest
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides by Sandy Thomas
The horse drawn wagon rides are back again this year. Be sure to
come to the City Hall parking lot and get in line. Each trip takes
about 15 minutes and there is plenty of room for the whole family.
You can watch the happenings on the lake while cruising in the wagon
down Lakeshore Drive. And remember, THE RIDES ARE FREE TO THE
PUBLIC. The horses DO like carrots however!!!! Photos are
welcome. And the kids can pet the horses.
I have been around horses my whole life. They are a true love of
mine and always will be. I used to trail ride exclusively but then
in 1998 got into driving horses and found that was a fun and
rewarding way to play with my pet pals. I started acquiring more
and more types of wagons, carriages, sleighs, and carts. After
driving around the neighborhood for many years I decided to start a
business so I could share my joy with others. So, in 2005 I started
Gala Carriage Company offering horse drawn wagon/carriage rides
throughout all of Western Washington .
http://galacarriage.com
Having lived in Lake Stevens since 1974, I am ashamed to say I
had never gone down to see what Aquafest was all about. But I
decided to contact the Aquafest Board in 2005 to see if there was a
place or need for wagon rides at the festivities. I was too late
for 2005 but did get in for 2006. I attended all meetings and soon
realized what I had been missing. Aquafest is an awesome event and
community effort. I have been an active board member and sponsor
ever since. The people, the town and the community are what quality
of life are all about!!!! I’m so glad I am able to be a part of
it and will continue as long as I am able.
2010
Aquafest T-shirts for Sale Visit the Foster
Press booth on
Main Street for your 2010 “Fabulous Fifty!” Aquafest T-shirt
and Sweatshirts! Many colors, styles and sizes to choose from!
2010 50th Anniversary Promotional Items Purchase your
limited edition 50th
Anniversary Aquafest items at the Lakeside Promotions booth on Main
Street. Aquafest logoed items are while supplies last, and are sure
to be a big hit during the festival.
2010 Aquafest Teen Dance First Heritage
Bank and the Lake Stevens Boys are
Girls Club are excited to host the 2010 Teen Dance, held
Friday night, July 23rd at the Boys and Girls Club on Main
Street. Refreshments and entertainment provided. DJ will be taking
requests. Join us on
Facebook and
Twitter for updates and follow the searchlights for what is
sure to be a great time. Dancers, check out the 2010 Aquafest
Commercial at www.aquafest.org!
2010 Voice
of Aquafest
Welcome,
Dave West, the 2010 Voice of Aquafest! Dave will be updating
events, announcing results and interviewing festival attendees on
Main Street throughout Aquafest weekend,
July 23-25. Stop by and say hello!
Information Booth Located on Main
Street in front of City Hall, the Information Booth is your one stop
for event schedules, location information, security questions and
event registration forms. Joyce Bell, 2010 Aquafest Grand Marshal
and Donna Foster, 2010 Aquafest Secretary will be there to assist
you throughout Aquafest weekend. Stop in and say hello!
ASK ME! To make your
Aquafest weekend as enjoyable as possible, look for any Aquafest
board member wearing a sky blue shirt. Ask Me! board members will
be able to assist with basic medical needs, lost children, security
questions, event schedules, communication issues and location
information. Remember to Ask Me! if you have a question.
2010 Sponsors
Grass Roots Outdoor joins City of
Lake Stevens and Team Fitness as 2010 Platinum Sponsors!
Check out all our sponsors...
Miss Aquafest Announced The
2010 Miss Aquafest winner have been announced...READ
MORE
Fabulous Fifty Calendars 2010
Aquafest is excited to introduce the 50th Anniversary
collectible calendar, made possible by a generous donation of
Lake Stevens residents and Creekside Alehouse and Grill owners
Mark and Venessa Long. The Longs have attended Aquafest in the
past and approached the Aquafest board with a willingness to get
involved after purchasing Creekside, and creating a family
friendly establishment, in February 2010. [Read
More]
Remembering Aquafest Superstar Rory Parrish
Aquafest would like to pay
special tribute to Rory Parrish, long time Aquafest volunteer.
Rory, you will be missed...
[Read More]
Local Businesswoman Awarded 2010
Aquafest Grand Marshall With
unanimous support, the Aquafest Board has chosen Joyce Bell as
2010 Aquafest Grand Marshall.
“It
was perfectly clear that the board wanted to honor Joyce for her
commitment to Aquafest as well as her devotion to Lake Stevens,”
commented 2010 Aquafest President, Janice Huxford.
“As
2010 Grand Marshall, Joyce will be at the center of our 50th
Anniversary party.” Acting as Grand Marshall, Bell will be inviting
back those who made Aquafest special in the past, as well as
encouraging new support and attendance from Lake Stevens residents
and local businesses. [Read
More]
New Forms Looking to register for
a 2010 event? Simply need more information? Check
out the Forms page for flyers,
registration forms and other event information. This page
updates often leading up to Aquafest 2010, so check back often.
2010 Sponsors Would you like to be a
proud sponsor of the 50th Anniversary Aquafest?
Click
Here (307k PDF) to download the Sponsorship Information.
Aquafest 2010 The 50th Anniversary of Aquafest is sure to be another
sizzlin' great time.
July 23-25,
2010
Check out the awesome looking
photos from previous Aquafest years!