Celebrating 14 years of hydroplane racing, Tastin’ n Racin’, a three day event on the water and shores of Lake Sammamish is hoping to make a big splash this year.

With more activity on the water, great events and specials on the board walk, main stage and the family fun, the 2010 festival will be a big one.

It will all start with a free kickoff party in the beer garden, Friday, June 11, with Hydro Happy Hour, from 4 to 8 p.m.

There will be free parking all weekend.

The popular personal watercraft racing starts at 3 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Returning this year is the Motorcycles Hunger Ride for Northwest Harvest, culminating in a Hot Bike, Boat and Speed show on Saturday.

In the main event, there will be 64 hydroplanes competing for the KZOK Cup.

MTV contest winner and Northwest favorite, Rail, will perform on Saturday. On Sunday, Randy Hansen’s tribute to Jimi Hendrix will feature on the main stage.

Admission is $10, $5 for ages 6-16 and 65 and over. Five and under is free.

For more information visit www.tastinracin.com., or call 206-351-3330.