Seahawks fans prepare for Fan Fest NW

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Jeff Schamel shows off his custom-painted Seahawks truck. The mini cab drags a long flatbed trailer with a goalpost on it. By Jami Makan

An event that draws thousands of Seahawks fans to the Pacific Northwest each year is coming to Birch Bay.

Called Fan Fest Northwest, the event will take place in Birch Bay on August 16, 17 and 18, joining Discover Birch Bay Days.

Organizers of the event are partnering with the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to offer a variety of activities for all ages.

On Friday, August 16, Seahawks fans can enjoy Coffee with the Mamas – a chance to meet the mothers of current and former Seahawks players. Scheduled to attend are the mothers of current player Jarran Reed, current player Justin Britt, former player Marshawn Lynch, former player Michael Bennett and former player Lawyer Milloy. The meet and greet will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woods Coffee in Birch Bay Square.

From noon until 9 p.m., Birch Bay Beach Park will host a variety of attractions including vendors, live music, a beer garden and the Beast Bus. The Kids Zone Training Camp, featuring punt, pass and kick games, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and there will be a crab competition and crab fishing derby from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

From 6:30 p.m. until dusk, the Blue Friday Party will take place at the Birch Bay Waterslides. The party will be hosted by the Boot Boogie Babes, a Seattle line dance team, and will feature special guests Mama Lynch and former Seahawks player Hillary Butler. Music will be provided by DJ Non-Prophet, and there will be prize giveaways. Tickets for the event cost $12.

On Saturday, August 17, events at Birch Bay Beach Park will again take place all day, including a national chainsaw carving competition featuring 18 carvers. Their wood-carved pieces will be auctioned off later in the day, at 3 p.m. A highlight of the day will be the parade at 11 a.m. At 1:30 p.m., there will be a raising of the 12th man flag and a group photo. Attendees can enjoy live music until 9 p.m.

On Sunday, August 18, Birch Bay Beach Park will again host the Kids Zone Training Camp and Beast Bus, along with the chainsaw carving competition. Special activities will include a celebrity golf tournament at Loomis Trail Golf Course starting at 10 a.m. The tournament will also include a barbecue hosted by the Whatcom Sea Hawkers, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Each evening throughout the weekend, additional events will be hosted at the Silver Reef Casino. For more information about Fan Fest Northwest, please visit fanfestnw.com and birchbaychamber.com.

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