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Get A Room With A View
on the Kitsap Peninsula
"the Natural Side of Puget Sound"
Click here for Lodging information
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Farmers Markets
Spring Opening Dates
Bainbridge Island
April 9 · 9am - 1pm
Madison Avenue
Poulsbo
April 9 · 9am - 1pm
Corner of 7th & Iverson
Suquamish
April 13 · 3pm - 7pm
Park across from Shell Station
Silverdale
April 19 · 11am - 4pm
Old Town Port Parking Lot
Bremerton
May 5 · 4pm - 7pm
Evergreen Park
Kingston
May 7 · 10am - 2pm
Mike Wallace Park - next to Ferry
Port Orchard
April 30 · 9am - 3pm
Harrison Ave · next to Marina Park
Gig Harbor
Uptown | Point Fosdick Drive
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Delightful B & B Getaways
The Kitsap Peninsula has a variety
of Bed & Breakfasts ready
to treat you or your guests to a
special night or weekend!
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Business Retreats
We've recently added a special section for business retreats which will also be added to our meeting/banquet venue search.
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A Little Night Music...
A Few Local Venues Jazz Canvas, Global Bean, Bistro, Four Swallows, Treehouse Cafe, Manette Saloon, Moon Dogs Too, and Pegasus Coffee House. Visit our Calendar of Event and choose "Nightlife" for more events
. *** Free Live Music every Friday & Saturday at Beach Rock Lounge - Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort *** Admiral Theatre John Waite - Apr 8 Best of Seattle Comedy - Apr 9 Kenya Safari Acrobats - Apr 16 Coco Montoya - Apr 22 Click for events |
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LOCAL ART WALKS
First Friday - 5 to 8 PM |
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April 6 - 21 · Sidney Art Gallery
Port Orchard
 Beverly Pedersen Paintings
at The Sydney Art Gallery
Known for dynamic compositions, gypsy colors, and an enthusiastic disposition about art and life, Beverly's work has been in many exhibitions including the Frye Museum and the Tacoma Art Museum. Don't miss the chance to see her beautiful work. Click here
Artist Reception April 10 - 1 - 4 pm
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~ MARK YOUR CALENDARS ~ April 30 · Poulsbo West Sound Wildlife Shelter Annual Call To The Wild Dinner and Auction A gala event not to be missed at Kiana Lodge to support the Wildlife Shelter. Auction includes fabulous items, wildlife theme trips & more.
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Take the children to a visit at the Sawdust Hill Alpaca Farm a real 15-acre working farm with llamas, miniature llamas, alpacas, cashmere goats, chickens and more!
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Visitor Information Locations
Open Weekends
Historic Port Gamble
Live Irish music 1st Sundays 2-4 PM Bike rentals also available! Kingston Chamber
Open Monday - Saturday
located downtown near many of Kingston's charming shops and restaurants.
Silverdale Antiques
Silverdale Way & Bucklin Hill
Friendly staff and fascinating antiques open Tuesday-Sunday
Bremerton/Port Orchard
Open Friday-Sunday
Hwy 16 location near Hwy 3.
Internationally acclaimed Bonsai Garden collection.
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April 23 · Bremerton 
Gold Mountain Golf Course
2011 U.S. Junior Amateur Bucket List Dinner & Auction Benefit US Junior Amateur Championship. Held at the Kitsap Conference Center. Click for details.
 The Kitsap Peninsula is home to several award winning golf courses from Gig Harbor to Port Ludlow. Find information about our great golf locations and packages at www.visitkitsap.com/golf |
April 16 · 1pm - 5pm Port Gamble
Learn tips on how to plan your wedding & reception from wedding professionals who will help you save time and money. Tour picturesque St. Paul's Church and Hood Canal Vista Pavilion.
Learn more
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Buy your tickets locally and keep those processing fees working right here at home.
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April 9 · Kitsap Fairgrounds Rodeo Queen Pageant at President's Hall · April 9 · Kitsap Sun Pavilion Bremerton Volley Ball Tournament · April 21 · 4:30 - 7:30pm Presidents Hall Kitsap Family Fun Night Bingo, prizes, resource & info tables, entertainment, crafts and much more. Free to all who attend. · April 23 · Kitsap Sun Pavilion Come cheer on the Roller Derby's Slaughter County Roller Vixens on their home turf! 
April 30 · Kitsap Sun Pavilion Bremerton Blast From The Past The East Bremerton Rotary presents this popular annual event to support Boys & Girls Club and the youth of Kitsap County! |
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 Kitsap Historical Society
and Museum presents
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Mark your calendar for the ribbon cutting opening ceremony of a
fun, new exhibit on May 6.
Made for Walkin' at the Kitsap Society & Historical Museum in Bremerton will feature shoe
making and repairing, a re-created shoe store, and a portrait gallery where subjects are seen through their footwear.
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May 7 & 8 · Port Gamble
The Beast Adventure Race
part of the NW Adventure
Sports Festival
Ready for Adventure? Mother's Day 5K Trail Run Demos of Kayaks Mountain Bikes Standup Paddle Boards Overnight Specials Food, Beer and Tons of Fun! |
Look for our mini-Visitor Guide on the WA State Ferries and in visitor centers and terminals thoughout the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula.
Visit our website for lots of info about Kitsap Peninsula for planning events and visiting! Check out our sports and visitors blogs too!
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Spring On Over To the Kitsap Peninsula...
Now is a wonderful time to get away to the Kitsap Peninsula for the day, night or nice long weekend. A favorite attraction are farmers markets where visitors and locals can enjoy spring bouquets, local produce, hand-crafted gifts, artisan breads, and other treats. Stroll down main streets and historic towns lined with shops, marinas and waterfront trails and boardwalks.
A true tourist is always busy working up an appetite and thirst and we have plenty of places to satisfy your taste buds.  The Bremerton Bar & Grill, scheduled to open downtown on April 18, is the newest addition to the family of Neighborhood Bar & Grills. If you're sailing over from Seattle, drop anchor for the night...or weekend at the beautiful Bremerton Harborside Marina and stroll on over for a fresh burger and brew.
If you're sailing over on the world famous Washington State Ferry, stop at Bainbridge Island's longtime favorite, the famous  Streamliner Diner.An appetite-pleasing stop in Kingston is The Oak Table Cafe and in Poulsbo, head to Sheila's Portside Restaurant & Bar for their classic local home-styled breakfast. In Hansville, discover the new eatery and gathering place, Cup of Joy cafe.
While visiting shops and galleries in historic Port Gamble, breakfast and lunch are served at the Port Gamble General Store. In Old Town Silverdale, Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe dishes up mouth-watering fresh baked delights and fair trade java. In scenic Seabeck on the shores of Hood Canal, Seabeck Pizza is a local favorite anytime.
With so much to see, do and explore, now is a great time to while away a relaxing weekend. N estled between Hood Canal and Poulsbo is Morgan Hill Retreat, a quiet B&B. The ultimate weekend getaway is Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Union which was just named best resort in Western Washington by King 5's Evening Magazine. Oxford Suites in Silverdale offers waterfront rooms and the Bainbridge Island Best Western Plus Suites is an easy walk to dozens of charming shops. In Gig Harbor, enjoy a stay at the Wesley Inn & Suites and take a waterfront tour with Destiny Harbor Tours.
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Hoppin' Easter Celebrations
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Easter Dining at Kitsap Peninsula Restaurants
Instead of slaving away in your kitchen, relax and dine out this Easter holiday at any number of local restaurants who will serve a festive brunch or dinner. Here are just a few worth considering.
· Tucker's at Gold Mountain (Bremerton) brunch 9am-3pm
· Kiana Lodge (Poulsbo) starts at 11am
· Lighthouse Restaurant (Port Orchard) brunch 10am-4pm · Anthony's Homeport (Bremerton) brunch 9:30am-2pm, dinner 2pm-9:30pm · Alderbrook Resort & Spa (Union) brunch 8am-3pm · Clearwater Casino Resort (Suquamish) brunch 8am-9pm · Silver City Brewery (Silverdale) lunch & dinner 11am-8pm · Resort At Port Ludlow brunch 2pm-5pm · Port Gamble General Store Cafe (brunch) 8am-3pm
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Hop on over to an Easter Egg Hunt  City of Poulsbo Easter Egg Hunt Raab Park · 10am Egg Hunt in the Park Port Orchard 12pm · South Kitsap Community Park Easter Egg Hunt at Kiana Lodge Poulsbo · 12pm · April 24 EGGstravaganza at Imagination Station Port Orchard · 10am-12:30pm · April 23 Easter Egg Hunt/Bunny Hop · Manchester · April 23 · 10am-11:30am · Egg Hunt-Warvel Park, Bunny Hop-Scout Hall PenMet Parks Spring Easter Egg Hunt · Gig Harbor · April 23 12pm · Sehmel Homestead Park Spring Egg Hunt at Uptown Gig Harbor · April 16 · 10am Point Fosdick Kitsap Farm Egg Hunt on April 18 at both Pheasant Fields Farm · Clearcreek Road, Silverdale · 12pm, 2pm & 4pm and Rodstol Lane Farm · Port Orchard · 1pm |
Taste of Kitsap Peninsula
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April 7 · Poulsbo 
First Thursday Wine Dinners
at MorMor Bistro & Bar
Join MorMor Bistro & Bar for their first Thursday famous multi-course Wine Dinners. Includes delicious 5 course meals paired with exceptional wines.
Local Wineries & Breweries The Kitsap Peninsula is now home to dozens of local wineries including commercials vineyards that grow and process their grapes right here on the Kitsap Peninsula. Perennial Vintners, and Bainbridge Island Vineyard. Once a month, Bainbridge Island has wine tasting weekends at seven different wineries. Learn more.
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April 17 · Bainbridge Island  Bainbridge Wine Weekend
Seven artisan wineries open their doors to share classic wines from astern Washington grapes as well as new favorites from island vines.
Click here to learn more.
Bainbridge Island Wine & Spirits Tours Starting April 22, Kitsap Tours will provide picturesque sightseeing tours with stop overs at three local artisanal wineries for tastings, and visit Bainbridge Organic Distillery. ___________________________
If you love local brew pubs, Hales Alehouse, Silver City, Hood Canal Brewery, and Der Blokken also have great eateries. Visit our dining search to discover all kinds of culinary adventures whether you're in the mood for ethnic cuisine, casual dining or exquisite Northwest fare. There are lots of wonderful places to eat and drink on the Kitsap Peninsula!
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All Things Green on the Kitsap Peninsula
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April 9 - Sons of Norway - Poulsbo
Giving Through Gardening Event
 Here is your chance to support the Master Gardener Program and Food Production Gardens which provide fresh produce to our local area food banks. It promises to be an entertaining evening with special guest speaker Dan Hinkley of Heronswood fame. Raise your hand during the live auction. Enjoy live music and mingle with fellow garden enthusiasts. Click here for more details.
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April 13 - Bremerton
Annual Arbor Day Celebration
Join Bremerton Parks & Recreation for a tree planting at a City park. Everyone is welcome to attend this special ceremony that includes a reading of a proclamation from the Mayor's office. Learn more __________________________________
April 29 - Port Gamble
Arbor Day Festival
It's the first ever Arbor Day Festival in Port Gamble! You can make a difference in this lovely historical town by helping to plant trees and celebrate giving back to the environment.
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April 16 & 17 - Bainbridge Island
The Bloedel Reserve Premier Plant Sale
 You won't want to miss this premier event at the beautiful Bloedel Reserve. Features choice plants propagated and grown at Bloedel Reserve and by premier Northwest growers. Free admission.
Click here for more information.
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April 21 - Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor
Bangor Earth Day Fair
"Partnering for a Greener Future" is this year's Earth Day theme. NAVFAC, local Commands and various community organizations are participating in this fun event. Includes seminars, informational displays, barbecue lunch and the phenomenal music of Navy Band Northwest's, Passage. Held at brickyard between NBK Bangor gym and the theater.
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April 30 - Kingston
Eco Fest at Stillwaters Environmental Center
Bring your family and friends to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Stillwaters Environmental Education Center while celebrating EcoFest-the annual Earth Day celebration. Over 40 exhibitors and displays to provide you with all kinds of enviro-education & eco-friendly products. There will be foot stomping music, food and entertainment all day long.
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Other Things to See, Do and Explore
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April 9 - 11am - 2pm - Mike Wallace Park - Kingston
Kites Over Kingston
Catch the breeze with this colorful yearly event. Fun for the whole family. Click here for more details. On your way down to Mike Wallace Park for some festive kite flying, stop by Cuppa Bella for a great cup of coffee and wonderful pastries created by their new pastry chef Jesse Jorgenson. Another great find for baked goods is the new Kingston Hotel Co-op Bakery near the Kingston Ferry where you can buy local artisan breads, granola, sweets and treats including gluten-free items.
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April 9 - 10am - 5pm - Bainbridge Island
 Bainbridge Island Home and Garden Show
Don't miss this all-day event at Woodward Middle School. The Home & Garden Show is designed as an interactive trade show with exhibitors, presentations and demonstrations. Gardening guru Ciscoe Morris returns as keynote speaker. Free admission. Learn more.
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April 16 - 12pm - 3pm - Bremerton
"Make it a Play Date" at the Bremerton Family YMCA
Healthy Kids Day will be celebrated at the Bremerton Family YMCA with fun games, nutritious food and information about a healthy lifestyle for the whole family. This free event includes demonstrations, community partner booths, games for kids and more. Also, Silverdale's Haselwood Family YMCA will hold a festive Healthy Kids Day event between 10am-2pm in their parking lot on Silverdale Way.
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Writers Talk: Local indie bookstores offer a wide variety of events and guest speakers. For current events, please visit any of the following bookstores on the Kitsap Peninsula.
The Bethel Avenue Book Co. in Port Orchard, Liberty Bay Books and Book Stop in Poulsbo, Dauntless Book Store in Port Gamble, and Eagle Harbor Book Co. on Bainbridge Island.
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Live Performances:
The Kitsap Peninsula is home to hundreds of talented artists and you can see them all at our many active local theaters...listed below are just a few.
CSTOCK - Silverdale
Jewel Box Theatre - Poulsbo
Bremerton Community Theater
Bainbridge Performing Arts, The BI Metro Park & Recreation For more activities visit our Calendar of Events.
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April 1 - May 27 - Key Peninsula Two Waters Arts Alliance Showcases Juried Exhibition Visitors are welcome to enjoy an exhibition of members' juried work at the Key Peninsula Branch Library. Support local artists whose unique vision encourage visitors to see in new ways and explore their own creativity. Learn more.
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April 9 & 10 - Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra presents
"The Light of Genius"
Guest Conductor David Waltman conducts the BSO's closing concert of the season, which celebrates the youthful genius of Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven-composers who revealed their talents at an early age. Click here for more details.
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April 16 - Bremerton
Bremerton Symphony Inspiring Virtuosity
Attend this moving performance, Inspiring Viruosity with guest violinist Marié Rossano. The concert will be held in the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center. For more information click here.
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April 1 - May 1 - Bremerton  Sweeney Todd at the Bremerton Community Theater
The original musical that takes a bite out of life hits the Boards at the Bremerton Community Theater. With a score by the great Stephen Sondheim, this dark comedic classic brings together some of Kitsap County's top talent in what's sure to be a show-stopper.
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April 9 - Poulsbo
Verksted Gallery Celebrates 24 Years in downtown Poulsbo Be sure to stop by to help celebrate with all day activities, refreshments and artist demonstrations. Or swing by later, between 5 - 8pm during the Poulsbo Art Walk. Click here for more details.
April 21 - 4 - 8pm - Old Town Silverdale
Munson Place Artist Gathering Munson Place's Lisa Stirretts' Glass Art Studio & Judy's Java & Junk are having a gathering with unique vendors, glass art, antiques, collectibles and delicious coffee and treats.
Don't miss Judy's Spring cleaning sale prices.
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April 23 - 4pm - Bainbridge
 Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant
Help celebrate National Poetry Month! Explore the musical language of poetry with Jack Prelutsky, U.S. Children's Poet Laureate, as he reads from his collection of whimsical verses and delightful poems. Much of the program includes live Chamber music. Brought to you by Bainbridge Performing Arts.
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 April 17 - 2pm - Keyport
Navy Band Northwest Concert Join us at the Naval Undersea Museum for a free concert from Navy Band Northwest's Little Big Band. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
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Adventures Sports & Recreation
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Thursday evenings in April - 7 - 9pm - Port Gamble
 Learn New Kayak Skills
Not ready to paddle in the wind and rain? Learn or practice your skills with the experts and prepare for a great, safe summer of kayaking. Contact Olympic Outdoor Center to reserve a spot.
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April 16 - 8am - Port Gamble
Port Gamble Lumberjack Endurance Run
This is the second in the Roots Rock series of fun, challenging runs through beautiful track trails and dirt roads in Port Gamble. Learn more __________________________________
April 17 - Registration starts at 7am - Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island Half Marathon & 5K Grab your running shoes! Come join others runners to support the Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island. Breathtaking views of the Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains & Mount Rainier while you run through rural back roads
of Bainbridge Island. Click here for more
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Mark Your Calendar for the Stottlemeyer 30/60 Mile Endurance Race on May 14 in Port Gamble. 
Grab your bike and gear and come to the The Stottlemeyer 30 and 60 mile mountain bike race in Port Gamble. This event is not to be missed if you like to challenge yourself with a truly epic mountain bike race. Click here for more information. __________________________________ |
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Arrive by ferry, bridge, boat or bike!
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Washington State's most popular attraction!
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You can arrive from the south via the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, from the northwest, by way of the Hood Canal Bridge, or aboard a ferry from Edmonds, Seattle or Southworth (cyclists are always welcome). The ferries are the #1 attraction in Washington State and a must do-experience for guests from out-of-town...or from the other side of Puget Sound. Avoid the rush and set sail before, after or in between commute times. Note: New Spring Ferry schedule is out! You'll find details at WSF.
Sail or Motor On Over!
Boating in and around the Kitsap Peninsula is a natural! With nearly 300 miles of shoreline, our ports, marinas and launches beckon boaters of all types. There are dozens of community marinas & ports that offer overnight and long term moorage. See you on the water!
Click here to learn more.
Free Washington State Ferry Ride!
Kitsap Tours will pay your walk-on ferry fare round-trip when you book one of the variety of tours they provide before April 30, 2011. Click here for more details.
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The Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau is the official visitor and information bureau for the Kitsap Peninsula. Staff is available to provide assistance to visitors, professional convention, meeting, tournament, and event planners, and others seeking information about the Kitsap Peninsula.
You can learn more about the Kitsap Peninsula and its communities on our website at www.VisitKitsap.com. Please contact us anytime at 800-337-0580, or via email at info@visitkitsap.com.
Click Here for Google Map to the KPVCB Office
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