Teen Fest energy keeps the gray skies at bay

An estimated 500 teenagers turned out for the second annual Sammamish Teen Fest last Friday.

June 25, 2009 3:47 pm
Seattle hip-hop heroes Blue Scholars were one of the main attractions at this year’s annual Teenfest event last Friday. Organized by the City of Sammamish and held at city hall
Seattle hip-hop heroes Blue Scholars were one of the main attractions at this year’s annual Teenfest event last Friday. Organized by the City of Sammamish and held at city hall

An estimated 500 teenagers turned out for the second annual Sammamish Teen Fest last Friday.

Numbers were slightly down because of rainy weather, but the event was still hailed a success.

“If anything, I would just say the rain made it more memorable,” said City of Sammamish Recreation Coordinator Lynne Handlos.

Along with a skate compeition, there were five performers, including local bands Bo Tree, With Honest Eyes, Ian Lowery, If I Were a Gladiator and Seattle’s Blue Scholars.

“We thought the event was a success,” said Boys & Girls Club teen director Andrew Hise. “I received positive feedback from performers — they all enjoyed the crowd, the sound, the venue, everything.”