We are very pleased to announce the very successful Manson Hydrofest will return this year (4^th Annual) and take place September 30 through October 1 on Manson Bay and you have an opportunity to be part of the event as a sponsor. Be sure to purchase a Pit Pass to get up close and personal Earlier this year Hydrofest Promotion Specialist Julie Porter presented a plaque to the Manson Chamber of Commerce for being the Sponsor of the Year in 2016. "Not only did they step up to the plate financially, they also were very active promoting the event and encouraging local businesses to take part," Julie said. "We had so many great sponsors last year for the Third Annual Hydrofest and we look forward even more this year. I do want to recognize the Manson Parks for the use of Manson Bay Park. My Buddy's Place was all in and Go Lake Chelan made a wonderful video of the event. Maximum Performance Hydraulics (ex-Ernie's gas station) made their property available and Shoreline Watercraft and Boat Rentals provided on the water help. A big shout out goes to Julie Sparrowgrove Photography for many wonderful pictures including the one on the 2016 tee shirt. We thank all our 2016 sponsors," Julie went on. Ron Trickett accepts Sponsor of the Year award from Julie Porter What are the benefits of becoming a Hydrofest sponsor? For starters Hydrofest brings a fun event to our community and lots of money is spent in our town. Sponsor fee is $250 (higher levels gladly excepted) and for that your business is listed on the Hydrofest t-shirts, posters and two huge signs displayed within the event. Your business will be promoted via the PA system throughout the entire weekend and you will receive a Hydrofest 2017 decal to put proudly in your window at your place of business. Julie promotes Hydrofest on KOZI Radio, the Lake Chelan Mirror, the Little Nickel, Facebook and many other outlets. 2016 Hydrofest sponsors Manson Hydrofest will be the eighth and final race of the season with the first early this spring. Last year there were 60 boats representing seven classes of hydros at Manson and we hope for the same numbers this year. Thanks to Go Lake Chelan we have a wonderful video of Hydrofest 2016. Manson Bay, a great place to race hydroplanes Be sure to contact Julie Porter at 253-229-5350 or email missunderstoode65@gmail.com for more information or to sign up as a sponsor. By Norm Manly