Skyline Drive-In reach their Kickstarter goal

The Skyline Theater in Shelton was able to reach its goal, and on Mother’s Day hit the $40,000 needed for improvements at one of the last drive in theaters in the state.

The historic drive-in was asking the public to help convert from 35mm film to digital projection through Kickstarter.

The theater posted on their official Facebook page, “WE DID IT! Thanks to everyone who supported and contributed, the Skyline raised the money we need to go digital. Long live the drive-in!”

Last year, the theater was able to raise almost half of the anticipated $80,000 needed to make the conversion. The goal of their Kickstarter campaign was to raise the remaining $40,000 by yesterday.

Those who pledged to the Kickstarter campaign will receive incentives for each level of donation.

Opened in 1964, the Skyline is one of just 5 drive-ins still operating in Washington.