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The Kitsap Peninsula is becoming a natural hot spot for brews! Spend the weekend and sip for yourself!
Sound Brewery and Silver City featured in Beer West. Click here for the article.
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The Kitsap Peninsula has the perfect lodging options for the night, weekend or week!
Lodging information
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Relaxing Bed & Breakfasts
Click for selections.
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Meetings & Conferences
Weddings & Reunions 
The Kitsap Peninsula is the perfect location to host your association meeting, annual conference, or business expo. For more info, visit Meetings & Conferences. We also offer a wide range of venue options for Weddings, Reunions, Business Retreats. You'll find more information at www.VisitKitsap.com.
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FRESH LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS!
Bainbridge Island
Saturdays, 9am - 1pm
Madison Avenue
Poulsbo
Saturdays, 9am - 1pm
Corner of 7th & Iverson
Kingston
Saturdays, 9am - 2pm
Mike Wallace Park - next to Ferry
Suquamish
Wednesdays, 3pm - 7pm
Park across from Shell Station
Silverdale
Tuesdays, 11am - 4pm
Old Town Port Parking Lot
Bremerton
Thursdays, 4pm - 7pm
Evergreen Park
Port Orchard
Saturdays, 9am - 3pm
Harrison Ave · next to Marina Park
Olalla Valley
Fridays, 1pm - 5pm
Grassy field by Olalla Church Annex
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Bainbridge Island
Farmers Market Chef Series
Saturdays - 11am thru September
Celebrated Island Chefs demonstrate the preparation of farm-to-table
fresh specialties. Admission free!
click here for more info
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Try Your hand at lady luck at the largest Casino & Resort on the Kitsap Peninsula. Live music at the Beach Rock Lounge.
Click here for all the details!
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The Kitsap Peninsula is the perfect place for enjoyable bike rides along back country roads and shorelines. Click here for a rental locations. |
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Enjoy A Round of Golf
on the Kitsap Peninsula.
September is going to be perfect for golf. Make your reservations now for a weekend of golf!
September 26 - 27
Gold Mountain Golf - Olympic Course - Bremerton, WA University of Washington Kikkor Golf Husky Invitational. Cick for details.
September 22 - White Horse Golf Course Kingston - Caddy Shack Open Great eat fun for a good cause! Click here for our September specials.
September 2-5 - Port Ludlow Golf Course - 5th Annual Patriot's Day.
Please visit our Golf page for a listing of other local courses.
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Evegreen Children's Theater
& Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum
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Kids Discovery Museum
Bainbridge Island
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Bug Museum & Nature Shop
Bremerton - Open daily 10 am-6 pm
Cool, weird and interesting live bugs, FREE! Directly across from mothballed aircraft carriers on Charleston Ave.
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Poulsbo Kids Day
Sept 17 - Poulsbo
Games, food, prizes & family fun!
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Minder Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Sept 9 - Oct 31 - Bremerton
Fun for the whole family! Group discounts available
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Petersen Farm Day
September 18 - Silverdale
Farm history, and equipment, hay rides, games food and more on the Petersen Farm. Fun for the whole family. Donations support the community effort to preserve this working farm.
There are plenty of fun kids activities to choose from on our website!
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Sept 16 - Kingston
Stillwaters Shoreline Eco-Cruise
Discover the shoreline from the water! The health of Puget Sound is at risk and Stillwaters is delving deep into the reasons why by taking people out on the water. Includes a four hour tour with Suquamish Tribe fisheries biologist, Paul Dorn, fisheries and Betsy Cooper, marine biologist. Hands on activities will possibly include plankton tows and bottom sampling. Click for details
Attention book worms, check out Stillwaters Annual Used Book Sale from Sept 9 thru Oct 9! Lots of great books to choose from.
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Local Gardens to Inspire and Admire
Elandan Gardens
Ancient Bonsai & Unusual Plants
Bremerton-Port Orchard
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Dragonfly Farms & Nursery
Unusual Plants, Summer Market
Hansville
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Mesogeo Gardens -
Exotic Plants & Landscape
Bainbridge Island
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Click here for more gardens!
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A Little Night Music...
A Few Local Venues Jazz Canvas, Global Bean, Bistro, Four Swallows, Treehouse Cafe, Winterland, Manette Saloon, Moon Dogs Too, and Pegasus Coffee House. Visit our Calendar of Event for details.
*** Admiral Theatre Click for events |
First Friday - 5 to 8 PM
2nd Saturday - 5 to 8 PM
Bainbridge Island Artwalk
1st Friday - 6 to 8 PM
Port Orchard Art Walk
3rd Friday - 4 to 7 PM
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Amy Burnett Gallery - Bremerton
Opens September 15
"That Hat," collected vintage hats
and new paintings by Amy Burnett
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EVENTS AT THE
KITSAP FAIRGROUNDS & KITSAP SUN PAVILION
September 10 Destruction Derby Thunderbird Arena click here for info *** September 23 Join Terry Bradshaw 
Hall of Fame & Super Bowl Champion and Special Guest Speaker for Habitat for Humanity black-tie gala Get your tickets today! *** September 24 & 25 Gun & Knife Show Presidents' Hall For more info
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Sept 30, Oct 1 & 2 Peninsula Home & Remodel Expo - 100 exhibitors and featured attractions. Learn more. |
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Buy your tickets locally and keep those processing fees working right here at home.
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Info Locations Open Weekends
Official KPVCB Annex Located in Historic Port Gamble
Bike rentals also available!
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Silverdale Antiques
Silverdale Way & Bucklin Hill
Open Tuesday-Sunday
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Elandan Gardens
Bremerton/Port Orchard
Open Friday-Sunday
Hwy 16 location near Hwy 3.
Internationally acclaimed Bonsai Garden collection.
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September Is Jamming on the Kitsap Peninsula!
 We're not ready to say good-bye to summer have a boat load of events to help you wrap up the summer in style. The happy news is the 10-day weather report is for lots of sunshine and blue skies, perfect for enjoying the beauty Kitsap Peninsula.
September 3-5 Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the Annual Bremerton  Blackberry Festival & Taste of Port Orchard!
Sunshine is on the menu for this popular 3-day happening that attracts thousands of visitors to the Mentor Waterfront Boardwalk and Harborside and Arts District.
Enjoy live music, food, and more than 100 vendor booths. Take a tour of the USS Turner Joy, sign-up for a Fly-in at Bremerton Airport, get creative with chalk art, and race in the Berry Bike Race & Fun Run. Better yet, just relax and enjoy the weekend. Boats are welcome to set anchor at the Port Orchard Marina, or state-of-the-art Bremerton Marina, both located right downtown where all the action is. Click here for lodging options in Bremerton, Port Orchard and the Kitsap Peninsula!
September 4 - Taste of Port Orchard features local chefs and band, Magic Carpet Ride.
The Port Orchard Bay St. Association is hosting the "Taste" at Waterfront Park. The event will include 20 artists at the Art on the Boardwalk, a Beer Garden, and music by the Magic Carpet Ride featuring members of the classic rock band Steppenwolf, presented by Fathom's of Fun - Concerts on the Bay. Ten local restaurants will be cooking up a storm so bring your appetite! Shops filled with art, antiques, collectibles, clothing, gifts will be open and ready to explore! Click to learn more.
Ride On An Original 1914 Mosquito Fleet Boat! The  historic Mosquito Fleet foot ferry, Carlisle II, will run all weekend transporting visitors between Bremerton and Port Orchard Marinas. Learn more about the history of the famous Kitsap Peninsula Mosquito Fleet at the Kitsap Historical Museum in Bremerton and the Sidney Art Museum in Port Orchard, also home to the 1914 Log Cabin Museum and Sidney Art Gallery.
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September 10 - Rock On at the 4th Annual Poulsbo Americana Music Festival
 Join family and friends for this grand event on the beautiful City of Poulsbo Waterfront. Great bands: Soul Siren, Buz Whiteley Big  Band, Shark Sandwich, and more. Beer Garden featuring the famous Sound Brewery and others, great food from local restaurants. Pie eating and bubble gum blowing contest, face painting, fun for the whole family. Free admission! P.S. Enjoy a stroll along the lovely waterfront boardwalk.
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Stay the Night, Weekend or All Week Long! There are so many things to see and do on the Kitsap  Peninsula, we'd like to invite you to stay and see it all! You'll find a wide range of lodging options from waterfront hotels offering spas and full-services, to charming B&B's nestled in the woods or overlooking the water and Olympic Mountains. Avoid the crowds and book your get-a-way mid-week! Click here for lodging specials, packages & B&B's. Also explore Things-To-Do, Calendar of Events, our award winning Golf courses and Marina and Boating info. __________________________________  Eventful Excursions on Kingston's Sound Runner!
September is great time to climb aboard the fast ferry in Kingston. On September 16, ride in style to Seattle for a Mariner's game. On September 24, its time for romance with a local Wine & Chocolate Tasting Cruise. SoundRunner and the Spirit of Kingston are available for private parties, charters and events. Click for details! |
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Family Friendly Events in September
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 September 4 - Port Gamble
Early Irons Car Show
Check out the antique cars, motorcycles and stroll around one of the most beautiful, historic towns on the Kitsap Peninsula. Tour restored homes, many now converted to shops and galleries. Rent a bike at Dauntless Book Store (also a Visitor information Annex) and enjoy a lovely lunch at Port Gamble General Store featuring local eats, wines, and brews. Car show is from 8 AM to 3 PM. You're welcome to stay and the Port Gamble Guest Houses will make it hard to resist!
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September 3 - 4 - Belfair
1st Annual Hood Canal Highland Celtic Festival
The beautiful Theler Community Center is hosting the Celtic Highland Festival! Pipe Bands, Celtic Dancers, Scottish Celtic and Food Vendors as well as Highland Games demonstrations will provide a full weekend of entertainment and traditions. Learn more. Head to Union to enjoy drinks and dinner at Alderbrook Resort. Their rooms and spa are so lovely, you be tempted to stay the weekend!
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 Sept 11 - Bainbridge Island
The 4th Annual ~ Taste of Lynwood Fairfest
"Taste of Lynwood" is a celebration of a Bainbridge historical neighborhood and community gathering place Enjoy great food, wine, family fun, live music, dancing, street fair and more. Learn more.
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September 16 - Keyport
POW/MIA Recognition Day
Visit the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Keyport for a ceremony honoring those who were prisoners of war and those who are missing in action, as well as their families. Click here for details.
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September 24 - Brownsville is ready to be BAD!!! Brownsville Appreciation Day
 Come on down to the Port of Brownsville and enjoy a day of family fun. The festivities include live music, scuba demonstrations, sailboat rides, unicycle performances, car & motorcycle show, arts & crafts booth, kids games, food and much more.
Bring your boat! The Port of Brownsville Marina has all the amenities of a large marina but with the charm, and rustic setting of a small town. For more info. ___________________________________
September 24 - 25 - Port of Poulsbo 16th Annual Poulsbo Classic Yacht Rendezvous  A perfect reason to RSVP now for a weekend visit to historic downtown Poulsbo. The 16th Annual Poulsbo Classic Yacht Rendezvous at the Port of Poulsbo Marina will have more than 30 vessels on display making it the largest gatherings of classic wooden motor yachts on the West Coast. Many date from World War II. New this year will be a larger venue for the Saturday evening pot-luck dinner at the Sons of Norway hall. Book your weekend package today at Poulsbo Inn & Suites or Poulsbo Guest House, both conveniently located in the heart of Little Norway! ___________________________________ September 30 - October 2 - Port Gamble 6th Annual Old Mill Days Festival  Celebrate Old Mill Days in historic Port Gamble! Enjoy a weekend full of exciting family activities, including a carnival, chainsaw carving competitions, entertainment and Beer Garden. Click for more information.
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Taste of Kitsap Peninsula
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Clearwater Casino Resort BBQ Competition
 From the perfect pork chop to brilliant beef brisket, barbecue aficionados are bringing their best to Suquamish Clearwater Resort to compete in the Grill for a Grand 2 cook-off. More than a dozen top grillers will compete for best barbecued salmon, beef brisket, pork, chicken and ribs. This fun and free event includes a Children's Carnival Game area, DJ, snacks, a beer garden.
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September 17 - Port Orchard
2nd Annual Vino Kitsap Scavenger Hunt
Discover the gourmet delights of Kitsap while sampling and solving mysteries along the way. Sharing some of the best cheese, appetizers and wine with options to suit your taste and diet. Includes live entertainment at this fun event in Cedar Springs, a beautiful park like setting. Click for details.
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 Eat & Drink Local!
The Kitsap Peninsula is now home to dozens of local wineries including two estate vineyards; Bainbridge Island Vineyards (good idea to call first) and
Perennial Vintners that grow and process their grapes right here on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Bainbridge Island Winery Group's seven wineries hosts tastings on select weekends and the next event is scheduled for September 3 & 4. Visit their website for details.
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The population of award winning local brewers is expanding as well as pubs that serve local brew  including Hale's Alehouse and Silver City (that just won some major awards) in Silverdale. Anthony's
at Sinclair Inlet and Toro Lounge in Bremerton both have local brews on tap and awesome appetizers in the bar. In Manette, head to Der Blokken brewery for tastings and Mac N' Cheese. In Port Orchard, head to the historic hometown fav, Moon Dogs Too and Amy's on the Bay for some coconut prawns. In Poulsbo, it's Tizley's Europub, Hare & Hounds, Sound Brewery and Valholl Brewing, SlipperyPig and Battenkill. In Kingston, tap into Main Street Ale for brews and good food and sample brews at the Hood Canal Brewery located between Kingston and Poulsbo. Check out our Brews & Bites page for more info about our local brewers and the pubs who love them!
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September 9 - Bremerton
Silver City Brewery 15th Anniversary Octoberfest
Silver City Brewery is turning 15 and you and your friends are invited to join the celebration at their brewery in Bremerton. 15 Beers, including their full line-up plus some new and rare cellared beers, great eats, entertainment, music, prizes and more. Come on down and join the fun!
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 An Early History of Keyport
The Poulsbo Historical Society presents An Early History of Keyport featuring presentations by the Keyport Improvement Club and the U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Keyport. Join us for a look back at Keyport's fascinating history.
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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. Liberty Bay Books and Book Stop in Poulsbo, Dauntless Book Store in Port Gamble, & Eagle Harbor Book Co. on Bainbridge Island.
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September 17 - Keyport
Distinguished Speaker Series with Larry Colton
Join the Naval Undersea Museum for a talk from author Larry Colton, who will speak about his book No Ordinary Joes. The book is about the lives of four crewman aboard USS Grenadier, which was hit by a Japanese aerial torpedo in 1943. Mr. Colton brings the lives of these four "ordinary" heroes into brilliant focus.
Grandview Gardens B&B is just half a mile from the Keyport Undersea Museum and a perfect weekend get-away. Located on the waterfront near Port of Keyport Marina, Mercantile Store, and famous Whiskey Creek Steak House featuring live entertainment.
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 September 17 - Poulsbo
Lisa Mantchev, local young adult author at Liberty Bay Books
The fabulous author of the Theatre Illuminata Trilogy: Eyes Like Stars, Perchance to Dream and So Silver Bright will be at Liberty Bay Books 6:30 - 8 pm to sign books and talk about her amazing magic-filled trilogy. Click here for details
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Thru October 1 - Bremerton
New Exhibit - Selections at Collective Visions Art Gallery
Ken Lundemo shows new works in a variety of media in an exhibition titled "Selections". Also in The Boardroom, "Three," new works by Merle Jones, Marilynn Gottlieb and Beverly Hanson. A reception will be held on Sept. 2, in conjunction with the monthly downtown First Friday art walk. Learn more.
Also at Collective Visions.... September 17 - French Cabaret Music by ROUGE. 
NOTE: November 17 - is deadline to enter the 2012 CVG Juried Art Show. $6K in awards. Click here for details and applications.
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 Sept 9 - Oct 2 Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts September Exhibition.
Mapping Experience is a new exhibition with guest curator Lou Cabeen. Other artists include: Mare Blocker, Alice Dubiel, Adam Magnoni, Ruth Scheuing and Barbara Lee. Exhibition reception: September 2, 4-6 pm. Learn more.
Be sure to check our website for the latest art walks & events and galleries happenings on the Kitsap Peninsula.
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Live Performances on Kitsap Peninsula
The Kitsap Peninsula is home to hundreds of talented actors, singers and performers. See them perform at our many popular small 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 Western Washington Center for Preforming Arts
West Sound Entertainment Association
 September 23 - Port Orchard The Trouble with Harry - Western WA Center for the Arts - The quirky but down-to-earth residents of a small village are faced with the freshly dead body of Harry Worp, which has inconveniently appeared on the hillside above the town. Click for info. _________________________________
September 9 - Silverdale Jazz man, Dave Carson to Perform Dave Carson and his band will perform at Silverdale Antiques at 7PM. Considered one of the most renowned saxophonists in the Northwest, Dave has played with such greats as Mel Torme and Smokey Robinson. Seating is limited so arrive early!
Come early enjoy an beverage and appetizer at Oxford Suite Waterfront Bistro, Hales Alehouse...BBQ on the deck 4-9PM through September, Silver City Brewery, or Origami Sushi.
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_________________________________ September 9 -11 - Bainbridge Island  Jalopies at Bainbridge Performing Arts Theatre A semi finalist for the prestigious 2011 Eugene O'Neill Playwrights Conference, Jalopies tells the story of nine brave retirement residents and their attempts to hold onto their way of life in the only home they know. It is a testimony to the enduring human spirit. Learn more. _________________________________  Sept 17 - Bremerton
The Kitsap Chordsmen Barbershop Chorus at The Admiral Theatre Don't miss The Show... Down at the OK Chorale. The Chordsmen present a humorous look at the Northwest. You'll be delightfully entertained by these familiar old tunes. Click here for more details. |
Adventure Sports & Recreation
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 September 4 - Port Gamble
Roots Rock 50/25 K
Grab your running shoes and head for historic Port Gamble for this fun Roots Rock running event. Includes quite a bit of single track, and a fully stocked aid station halfway through the loop, as well as the start/finish. There will be beer, soda and barbeque to follow.
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Port Gamble & Poulsbo
Kayak Tours at Olympic Outdoor Center
 September is a great time to get out on the water and enjoy the wonders of nature on the Kitsap Peninsula. Choose from Sunset Tours, Guided Wildlife Tours, Salmon Tours as well as Private Tours which can accommodate groups of up to 80 people. Ask for Spring and she'll help you arrange a special day of play and group excursion including chartered transporation for your corporate team! Learn more.
Check out the new Kingston Adventures for bike and paddle rentals in right in downtown Kingston. Specializing in small group and business retreats.
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 September 17 - Bainbridge Island
2nd Annual Bainbridge Island Triathlon
Whether you're an experienced triathlete or a newbie wondering if you have what it takes, join friends and family for this family friend triathlon. Race course includes half mile swim, 12.5 mile bike ride, 3.5 mile run, finishing at the annual Taste of Lynwood festival. Wetsuits are strongly recommended. Click here for more information.
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September 24 - 25 - Bremerton/Central Kitsap
WA State Disc Golf Series Final!
This exciting event will draw players from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to NAD Park - Bremerton, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, and Bud Pell Ross Farms in Silverdale. For more information visit West Sound Disc Golf Association website.
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 September 25
Casade Bike Club's 19th Annual Kitsap Color Classic Bike Ride!
Autumn has arrived and so has Cascade Bicycle Club's season finale bike event. Pedal along three scenic loops on the Kitsap Peninsula through the charming communities of Indianola, Hansville, Poulsbo and historic Port Gamble. Learn more.
 2nd Annual Hood Canal Geocache Bash
October 7th 8th and 9th! If you like a good competition, spectacular site-seeing, great prize give-aways, this event is a MUST DO! Last year's more 200 Geocachers from Olympia, Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, and Shelton participated. Hosted by Hood Canal Adventures.
Kitsap County Runs - There are dozens of road races happening throughout the Kitsap Peninsula. For more information visit Kitsap Road Runners or click here to download a PDF.
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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
Join Us on September 22
Learn How to Market your Business, Organization, Event and Services to Visitors & Planners during the Off-Season. Click here for details.
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