Come out and see the soap box derby style  race of odd vehicles made of old, used appliances. Racers heading down the hill in souped up, converted, decked out, art mobiles.
It’s the Appliance Depot’s 4th annual Appliance Art Revival, happening June 2,

The revival focuses on art and draws attention to the company’s mission, which is to keep our community healthy and to model environmental sustainability by reducing the number of appliances entering the waste stream. And it’s about putting fun into recycling.

You can get a close up  look at the unique derby cars from 10am-3pm Sat., June 2
during the Bellingham Farmers Market at the Depot Market Square.

The race is at 5pm on Maple Street and State Street. Art Auction, music and fun to follow at the Boundary Bay Brewery.

RARE  – Recycled Art & Resource Expo is Bellingham’s celebration of recycled art and innovation. It is a 3 day event from April 20th-22nd that will be held in several venues around town. There will be exhibits, workshops, speakers, entertainment and vendors. Take home some ideas, get creative and make some of your own recycle art.

Partnering Organizations & Individuals include:
Allied Arts of Whatcom County – Allied Arts Education Project – The SPARK Museum – Appliance Depot -Bellingham/ Whatcom County Tourism Bureau – Everybody Bike – FIG Family Interactive Gallery – Graham Schodda Sculpture + Design – Mindport – Procession of the Species Parade – The Lakeway Inn and Conference Center – The RE Store / RE Sources – Thor Myhre, Artist and RARE Founder – Whatcom Museum.

Check out the event map here.