The Seattle Boot Boogie Babes line dancers perform on Railroad Avenue at the Kent Downtown Partnership’s fourth annual HAWKtoberfest Car Show last Saturday. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

The Seattle Boot Boogie Babes line dancers perform on Railroad Avenue at the Kent Downtown Partnership’s fourth annual HAWKtoberfest Car Show last Saturday. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Kent’s HAWKtoberfest

The 12s flock to downtown Kent for a car show, celebration | PHOTOS

  • Wednesday, October 3, 2018 4:29pm
  • News

Fans danced, cheered and embraced a row of outrageously Hawk-themed cars, trucks and other vehicles during the Kent Downtown Partnership’s fourth annual HAWKtoberfest Car Show at Railroad Avenue and Meeker Street last Saturday.

In addition of all types of vehicles on display, the celebration included food and craft vendors and family-friendly activities.

Proceeds raised from the event supported the KDP in its work to sustain small businesses and revitalize historic downtown.


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A truck came dressed for the occasion with a spirited Seahawk exterior. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

A truck came dressed for the occasion with a spirited Seahawk exterior. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

A mom captures her kids taking the wheel of a Seahawk-adorned car. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

A mom captures her kids taking the wheel of a Seahawk-adorned car. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Super fan Charlotte Smith watches the street dance. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Super fan Charlotte Smith watches the street dance. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

DeAnna Lee, left, and her Boot Boogie Babes teach fans how to line dance to a number during HAWKtoberfest. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

DeAnna Lee, left, and her Boot Boogie Babes teach fans how to line dance to a number during HAWKtoberfest. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

A vintage truck sits proudly on display. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

A vintage truck sits proudly on display. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Fans hitch a ride down, fittingly, Railroad Avenue. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Fans hitch a ride down, fittingly, Railroad Avenue. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

A mannequin ‘12’ stands out. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

A mannequin ‘12’ stands out. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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