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Stay for a night or weekend on the Kitsap Peninsula
"the Natural Side of Puget Sound"
Click for Lodging information.
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The Kitsap Peninsula offers duffers a wide range of golfing options from award winning courses for serious golfers to courses for families and those practicing their swings! Visit our
Golf page for courses and packages.
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B & B and Retreats
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Introducing the new
Kitsap Peninsula
Water Trails Map
Includes marinas, boat launches, shore access, rest stops, retail shops, rentals, services. Available at REI in Seattle. Click for more info.
Check Out Our New Kitsap Peninsula Drop Box!
Easy to access brochures, maps, birding, cycling, trail and walking guides. Updated
regularly.
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Business Meeting &
Conference Venues
The Kitsap Peninsula is the perfect location to host your association meeting, annual conference, or business expo. Visit Meeting & Conferences for details. We also offer a variety of venue options for weddings, reunions and business retreats. You'll find more information at VisitKitsap.com.
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The Perfect Event Place...
Kitsap Conference Center
Located on the Bremerton Harborside waterfront. Just steps from hotels, dining, art district, and entertainment. Offering a wide range of options and services.
Click for all the details.
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Fresh Local Farmers Markets!
 Bainbridge Island
Saturdays - 9am - 1pm
Town Square at City Hall Park
Poulsbo
Saturdays - 9am - 1pm
Corner of 7th & Iverson
Kingston
Saturdays - 10am - 2pm
Mike Wallace Park - next to Ferry
Suquamish
Wednesdays - 3pm - 7pm
Park across from Shell Station
Silverdale
Fridays 10am -3pm
Near Kohl's entrance @ Kitsap Mall
Bremerton
Thursdays - 4pm - 7pm
Evergreen Park
Sundays - 10:30am - 2:30
On the Boardwalk
Port Orchard
Saturdays - 9am - 3pm
Harrison Ave · next to Marina Park
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LOCAL ART WALKS
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Entertainment...
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 Events and choose "Nightlife". Find more events at Kitsap Sun A & E. *** 
The region's premier live theater performance venue located in downtown Bremerton. Regional, national and internationally known entertainers. Click for events. 
Suquamish Clearwater
Casino Resort. Try your hand at lady luck and enjoy FREE Live Music featured every Friday & Saturday at Beach Rock Lounge. ...... 
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 Stillwaters Nature Camp
Kids will learn about the natural world, explore local eco-systems and create nature art. Camp for elementary school kids as well as Polliwog camp for younger children. Click here for information.
Take A Walk on the Wild Side
at Clear Creek Trail
 Clear Creek Trail in Silverdale is one of the best kept secrets on the Kitsap Peninsula. It's 5.6 miles of trails through forest and wetlands. It's the natural place for a stroll, job, to to enjoy a picnic! Click on Eco-Walks & Trails for other favorite nature trails.
...on the Kitsap Peninsula!! Help restore and protect our water ways..and our playground. Click above to see how you can help!!
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 Click here for tickets & schedule! July 7 & 28 * Thunderbird Stadium Destruction Derby Join the fans in the stands for out-of-your-seat excitement. 
July 19 * Thunderbird Stadium Click here for details. 
August 15-22 Babe Ruth World Series League Kitsap Fairgrounds & Events Center's Loeb Field complex |
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Visitor Info Locations
Open Weekends
Historic Port Gamble
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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Celebrate Festivals, Fairs, Parades and the 4th's Star-Spangled Fireworks on the Kitsap  Peninsula.
The summer months have finally arrived! Time to celebrate, visit with friends and family, kick back and enjoy the dog days of summer at a favorite beach or lake. One of the  biggest fireworks shows in Kitsap is the Fathoms of Fun/Wave Broadband Annual Grand Fireworks show takes place on SinclairInlet visible from Port Orchard and in Bremerton. Free concerts are held in the evening at Port Orchard's waterfront Gazebo. Great fun for visitors, family and friends. Don't miss it!
 Get a head start on 4th of July Festivities at Poulsbo's annual 3rd of July Independence Celebration & Fireworks, held along the historic downtown and waterfront. During the day visit shops, cafes and restaurants. Entertainment takes place at Kvelstad Pavilion all day. Extend your stay at one of Poulsbo's comfortable hotels such as the Poulsbo Inn or Guesthouse International or relax at the charming Fox Bridge Bed & Breakfast.
 Another all-time holiday favorite is Bainbridge Island's Grand Old Fourth celebration. Includes a pancake breakfast, all-day street fair, foot races, classic car show, historic baseball game, beer garden. Named one of the "best small town parades in America".
Kingston's 4th of July celebration starts on the 3rd with open Mic night at Mike Wallace Park. The magic continues on the 4th with the infamous parade and music festival. Family fun all day long including Tiny Town kid activities. Don't forget a blanket for the fireworks after dark.
 Perfect Sailing & Cruising on the Kitsap Peninsula!
There are 28 accessible marinas and boat/kayak launches. Many offer overnight and weekend moorage including the Ports of Silverdale, Kingston, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Bremerton, Brownsville, Gig Harbor and Alderbrook on Hood Canal. Click here for local marinas.
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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, especially during the warm, sunny months of July and August. We 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&Bs nestled in the woods or overlooking the water with mountain views. Avoid the crowds and book your getaway mid-week. Click here for lodging specials, packages and B&Bs.
VisitKitsap.com is a great resource to learn more about Things to Do, Calendar of Events, our award winning Golf courses and boating & marina information.
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Festivals, Fairs and Fun!
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Weekend Getaway Ideas!
July 27-29 - Silverdale
Silverdale's 40th Annual Whaling Days Festival
Whaling Days start out with a bang with the celebratory fireworks over Dyes Inlet on Friday night. The weekend is packed with activities in Silverdale and on the Waterfront in Old Town Silverdale. Whale of a Run, Hui Heihei Wa'a Canoe Races, the annual grand parade, festival and street fair, music, food, the famous 
Great Kitsap Duck Race and the 29th Annul Tour de Kitsap & Single Track Saturday bike rides. For more details visit the Whaling Days website. While you're in town, enjoy some award-winning brews at Silver City Brewing Restaurant. Visit our Lodging page for hotel ideas! _______________________________
 August 12 - Port Orchard
Festival By The Bay at the Cruz Craft & Vendor Show
Join the fun for the annual event put on by Fathoms' O'Fun Festival. Street fair, craft booths, vendors, food, music, children's fun activities along with West Sound's premier auto show, the CRUZ.
Stay the night at the Comfort Inn in Port Orchard...right on the waterfront..kid and pet friendly!
While visiting, enjoy shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants in historic Port Orchard. Stop in at Moon Dogs, Too for a cold beer and hearty pub food. Start your morning out right at Morningside Bread & Pastry for fresh baked breakfast treats. If you want to plan an intimate dinner out, make reservations at the Bay Street Bistro, the freshest dining experience around!
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 August 18 - Olalla
Olalla Blue Grass Festival & Beyond
Olalla Blue Grass Festival is considered by many to be the finest one-day blue grass festival in Washington State. It's a family event featuring local and national bluegrass artists, food, handmade arts & crafts, craft demonstrations, activities for children and of course, the legendary Berry Pie contest. Learn more.
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Outdoor Summer Music Concerts
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Enjoy the warm summer evenings with family and friends at a variety of outdoor concerts throughout July and August. The following is a list with links for dates, times and performers. All are free so grab a blanket and lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of summer!
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Taste of Kitsap Peninsula
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July 21 - Bremerton
Bremerton Summer BrewFest
25 Washington Breweries pouring more than 50 Washington summer style beers at this year's tasty big brew event. Complete with music and food. Don't miss a great time! Click for details.
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Do the Kitsap Peninsula Brew Crawl Anytime!
August 11 - Poulsbo - Manette - Gorst - and Port Orchard
Drink Your Way through Kitsap: Exploring Local Breweries ~ Remembering Roadhouses
Get your tickets for a "Happy Hour" tour of Kitsap County presented by the Kitsap Historical Society. Here's your opportunity to explore local breweries and remember historic roadhouses as you travel via chartered bus. Dinner will be at Hale's Alehouse in Silverdale. Learn more.
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 August 18 - BremertonKitsap Wine Festival at Harborside Fountain ParkGather friends for a food & wine tasting at beautiful Harborside Fountain Park in downtown Bremerton. Sample wines from Northwest wineries and delicious cuisine provided by local restaurants. Here is your chance to sample wines and purchase your favorites to take home. Click here for more details. |
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Crowd-Pleasing Community Events
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July 22 - Hansville
Picnic at Buck Lake Park
Hosted by the Greater Hansville Community Center. Picnic in the Park has the annual Show & Shine Car Show where you can display your own classic, custom or vintage car or motorcycle. Lots of food (breakfast & lunch), local live music, kids games, swimming, and bake sale. Learn more. On the way home, enjoy some of our local nurseries with unusual plans; Dragon Fly Farm Gardens on the Hansville Highway, the 6-acre Valley Nursery and Savage Plants and Wine Shop on the way to Poulsbo.
Take a quiet break from the crowds and treat yourself to a tranquil walk at beautiful Hansville Greenway Wildlife Corridor right next to Buck Lake. If you're having a family reunion, order a dinner from Spady's BBQ in Poulsbo. Great ribs!
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August 11 - Belfair - North Mason The Taste of Hood CanalDon't miss a day of fun at the 10th annual Taste of Hood Canal! The "Taste" will feature a custom and classic car show, beer & wine tasting, specialties from local restaurants, family entertainment including live music, informational displays, art & craft booths, local artists and more! ___________________________WEEKEND GETAWAY IDEA!
 August 17-19 - PoulsboPoulsbo Arts Festival
This annual festival brings together an array of handmade arts & crafts, food booths and live music. There is something for everyone including a children's art corner, art demonstrations, raffles and much more. More info. Stay the weekend and enjoy visiting Historic downtown Poulsbo and tour their shops and eateries including J.J.'s Fish House...the Crab Cakes are excellent! While you're in Poulsbo, head to the Historic Downtown District and visit the art galleries including to wonderful co-op establishments; Blue Water Gallery and Vertsted Gallery Main Street. |
Other Things to See, Do and Explore
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 July 13, 14, & 15 - Bainbridge
2012 Bainbridge in Bloom Get your tickets now for the premier Bainbridge Island garden tour! Includes six individual gardens in five distinct neighborhoods, plus a rare opportunity to tour the new garden of George and David Lewis. Food, music and local crafts await you at various tour stops. More info. Take your time to take in the Island and other parts of the Kitsap Peninsula. Check-in to the Best Western Plus Bainbridge Island Siutes and enjoy a tour of the famous Bloedel Reserve or historic Bainbridge Gardens. ____________________________________ WEEKEND GETAWAY IDEA!
 July 27, 28 & 29 - Kingston
53rd Annual Kitsap Arts
& Crafts Festival Celebrate the artists of the Kitsap Peninsula by attending this year's event at Mike Wallace Park, next to the Kingston ferry terminal. Includes a juried art show, crafts, vendors, food, children's activities and more. Learn more. ____________________________________ WEEKEND GETAWAY IDEA!  Aug 22 through 26th Kitsap Fairgrounds It's time again to kick up at the annual Kitsap County Fair & Stampede sponsored by Kitsap Bank. This 5-day event is the largest county fair in west Puget Sound and one of the most popular traditional county fairs in the state. Expanded 4H exhibits of lots of animals...great for families and youngsters. Renowned country singer, Jerrod Niemann is the headliner. Lots of food, carnival rides, entertainment! Bring the family and make it a fun summer weekend. Click here for info and tickets. ____________________________________  Anytime! - South KitsapKitsap Live Steamers
Great park for family reunions, picnics, and parties! Great for the kids of all ages. Second and fourth Saturday of each month, April -October weather permitting. Train operations are from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M ____________________________________  September 15Grand Opening Suquam ish Museum Join the Suquamish Tribe when it opens the doors on it's new museum to share the rich history of one of the region's original ancestors. The Suquamish Tribe has created an expansive Native American community that includes the restored grave site for the revered Chief Seattle and a massive and impressive longhouse for tribal events and ceremonies. Please visit the website for details. Plan to spend the weekend at the Clearwater Casino Resort.
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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, and Eagle Harbor Book Co. on Bainbridge Island.
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Theatre, Dance & Music Performances & Events
The Kitsap Peninsula is home to hundreds of talented actors, singers, musicians and performers. See them perform at our many popular local theaters and venues. Just click on the links below for details about shows and curtain times!
Admiral Theatre - Bremerton
CSTOCK - Silverdale
Jazz Canvas - Poulsbo/North Kitsap
Jewel Box Theatre - Poulsbo
Bremerton Community Theater
Bremerton Symphony
Bainbridge Performing Arts
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra
The BI Metro Park & Recreation Western Washington Center for the Arts - Port Orchard West Sound Entertainment Association - Bremerton For more activities visit our Calendar of Events.
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 July 6-8 - Port Orchard
Western WA Center for the Arts The upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made ANNIE one of the most beloved musicals in history. What girl hasn't dreamed of playing the outrageous Miss Hannigan? Learn more _________________________________
July 28 Thru August 19 - Bremerton Footloose, The Musical at the Kitsap Forest Theater Kitsap Forest Theater continues its 89-year tradition with "Footloose, The Musical", based on the 1984 hit movie. The heartfelt story that emerges is about a father longing for the son he lost and a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind. Fun for all ages. More info. |
Adventures Sports & Recreation
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 July 8 - Port Gamble
Timber Town 10K Trail Run: Enjoy smooth running before tackling the fun, uphill single track on the beautiful back woods trails in historic Port Gamble. Click for details.
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 July 11-14 - Bremerton
West Sound Senior Games Pack your athletic bag for the annual West Sound Senior Games. All athletes 50 and better are invited to participate in a variety of sports. Click here more information.
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Paddle Bainbridge This 26-mile circumnavigation of Bainbridge Island is one of the best paddles in the northwest! Guided or unguided, one or two day options. All paddling levels and human-powered watercraft welcome. Food, camping and parking included. Kayaks and standup paddleboards are available for rent. Click for details.
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 August 4-5 - Poulsbo to Port Gamble
Paddle KitsapThis spectacular 2-day, 35-mile fully supported paddle will be the highlight of your paddling year. Whether its kayaking, canoeing, rowing, or other human powered craft. You will enjoy the spectacular natural beauty, challenging course, and the making of your new paddling friends. More info. __________________________________
August 11 - Port Orchard3rd Annual Miracle Run 5K
Grab your running shoes and join the fun for this annual fundraising event for Children's Miracle Network & Seattle Children's Hospital. Click here for details.__________________________________
August 19 - Bainbridge Island Bike for Pie ~ the most delicious ride no matter how you slice it! A scenic loop around Bainbridge Island, or shorter family ride, with delicious pies at Fort Ward Park. Presented by Squeaky Wheels. More information. __________________________________
Be sure to visit our website which offers a search feature to find information about local adventure sports events and sports & recreation tournaments. |
  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 planners for conventions, meetings, tournaments, wedding and other events. Learn more about the Kitsap Peninsula and its communities on our website at VisitKitsap.com.
Look for our new expanded Visitor brochure now available aboard the WA State Ferries, terminals, 64 hotel and visitor locations in downtown Seattle and the East Side, and in 137 visitor centers in Gig Harbors, Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula. Also available online! (Being updated with hyper links!)  NEW EASY ACCESS TO VISITOR INFO! Get easy access for download information about the Kitsap Peninsula including our new Water Trails Map, Visitor Brochures, Bike Maps, Brews & Bites Tours and other info.
Please contact us anytime at 800-337-0580, or via email at info@visitkitsap.com. Click for Google map to the KPVCB office. |
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