The Kent Downtown Partnership presents the fifth annual Hawktoberfest Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 28 in downtown Kent.
The show is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Railroad Avenue and Meeker Street.
The family-friendly event is a community celebration of Seattle’s beloved football team.
The event is free to the public. Car enthusiasts who want to show off their Hawk-themed car, truck or other vehicle can register their vehicle for $25.
Car registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Register here.
Proceeds raised from the event will support KDP in its work to sustain small businesses and revitalize historic downtown.
For more information about Kent Downtown Partnership, visit DowntownKentWA.com.
Schedule:
11 a.m. – Event opening
11:15 a.m. – Washington Diamonds Drill Team
Noon – Music performance by CJ Dudley
12:15 p.m. – Washington Diamonds Drill Team
1:15 p.m. – Washington Diamonds Drill Team
1:30 p.m. – Costume contest awards
2 p.m. – Car awards/trophies
3 p.m. – Show ends
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Trophies will be awarded to car owners in categories:
• Seahawks themed
Best themed
Most creative
Best Non-Street
Wildest
• Sponsor’s choice
Non-themed vehicles:
Best of Show
Favorite Original
Favorite Foreign
Favorite Pre 1950s
Most Unique
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Costume contest: Contestants must be present on-site between 1 and 1:30 p.m. Judges will be watching for best costumes.
Categories:
Best Adult
Best Kids costume
Best group (3 or more)
Best couple
Note: Railroad Avenue closes at 6:30 a.m.; day-of-registration and check-in starts at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of Meeker Street and Railroad Avenue North, Please enter Meeker Street West from Central Avenue.
Trophies for cars will begin 2 p.m. for both cars; must be present to win.
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