Museum presents Hydro Fever Open House on Saturday

The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum hosts its Hydro Fever Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at 5917 S. 196th St., Kent.

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  • Thursday, May 21, 2015 7:09pm
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Vintage hydroplanes will be on display at the museum's open house.

Vintage hydroplanes will be on display at the museum's open house.

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The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum hosts its Hydro Fever Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at 5917 S. 196th St., Kent.

Come and see your favorite vintage hydroplanes. The museum has one of largest collections of Gold Cup winning hydroplanes in the world, including the Slo-mo-shun V, Bill Muncey’s Atlas Van Lines, Chip Hanauer and the Griffon Budweiser.

The Seafair Clowns will be making an appearance.

Memorabilia vendors will be selling vintage buttons, pins and programs.

A noon live auction features rare hydroplane memorabilia to benefit the museum.

Casper model boat races are available for kids. Food and drink are available for purchase.

For more information, visit hydromuseum.org, email info@thunderboats.org or call 206-764-9453.


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