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Raising funds for the ‘Wild Things!’ Kiwanis Salmon BBQ For 42 years, the “world famous” Kiwanis Salmon BBQ has enticed festivalgoers with the wafting smells of fresh fish grilling on an open flame. Just as the festival has grown, so has the amount of mouth-watering salmon served — now totaling more than two tons a year! Located at Gibson Park on Newport Way, the feast is just a short walk from the salmon hatchery and close to the Hatchery Stage playing folk, bluegrass and Americana. The first fillets come off the grill around 11:30 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the fabulous meal you’ll find covered seating and a tot lot where the children can play.
Kiwanis barbecued beef and pulled pork sandwiches If you are craving something a little meatier, visit the Issaquah Valley Kiwanis Club barbecue on Front Street in the Go Fish! Food Court. Food fanatics will find scrumptious barbecue beef sandwiches for only $8. The proceeds from both barbecues benefit a variety of projects and programs in the community.
Issaquah History Museums
The Issaquah Salmon Days Festival is the prime opportunity for local nonprofits and service groups to recruit volunteers, raise funds and create awareness for their organizations as well as being the major fundraiser
for the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce. More than 70 groups that directly benefit Issaquah residents are represented at the festival. Here is a small sampling of the organizations you will find at this year’s festival.
The Issaquah History Museums and Restoration Shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Salmon Days. The Gilman Town Hall Museum and Jail (165 S.E. Andrews St.) tell the story of Issaquah’s early history. The Issaquah Train Depot, fully restored and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is at the center of Salmon Days activities. Exhibits at this location address Issaquah’s railroad history. The Train Depot is also the home of the Issaquah Valley Trolley, currently undergoing restoration in the trolley barn north of the depot. Visit them at booth 929.