Enjoy a Holiday Weekend on the
"the Natural Side of Puget Sound"
Click for Lodging information.
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B & B and Retreats
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Host Your Next Meeting, Retreat or Special Holiday or Family Event on the Kitsap Peninsula!
The Kitsap Peninsula is the perfect destination to host your next annual meeting, conference, business expo. corporate retreat or holiday event. Visit Meeting & Conferences for details. We also offer a variety of venue options for weddings, reunions and other private events. You'll find more information at VisitKitsap.com
The Kitsap Conference Center is the region's official conference center and one of many venues that offer meeting options. Click here for details.
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It is the perfect time of year to witness the amazing migration of salmon coming home to their native spawning grounds. Click for more info and download a self-guided Salmon Run Loop map.
Enjoy a Kayak Salmon and Hatchery Tour thru November 17. Check out Olympic Outdoor Center for further details.
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Fall/Winter Farmers Markets!
Bainbridge Island
Saturdays - 9am - 1pm
Town Square at City Hall Park
thru November 10
Poulsbo
Saturdays - 9am - 1pm
Corner of 7th & Iverson
thru December 22
Silverdale
Fridays 10am -6pm
Near Hale's Ales @ Kitsap Mall
year round
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Bremerton Holiday Market
Nov 18 - Noon - 4pm
Bremerton Farmers Market will be hosting a Holiday Market, with all
their regular vendors! A great
time to purchase locally made goods
and produce for the holidays!
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The 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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Upcoming Events at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Kitsap Sun Pavilion
Here is a list of upcoming events happening at the Fairgrounds thru December. Click on links for info.
OVAC Auto Swap Meet | Nov 3-5
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Veterans' Day Celebration with Navy Band Northwest's Ceremonial Band | Nov 12
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Fall Festival of Gems | Nov 17-18
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Toys for Tots | Dec 15
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Visitor Information Locations
Open Monday - Saturday
located downtown near many of Kingston's charming shops & restaurants.
Silverdale Antiques
Silverdale Way & Bucklin Hill
Open Tuesday-Sunday
Friendly staff and fascinating antiques.
Bremerton/Port Orchard
Open Friday-Sunday
Hwy 16 location near Hwy 3.
Internationally acclaimed Bonsai Garden collection.
Rainy Day Antiques
32220 Rainier Ave NE
Port Gamble
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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.
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First Friday - 5 to 8 pm
Charleston Arts District Artwalk
4th Saturday - 12 to 8 pm
Downtown Poulsbo Artwalk
2nd Saturday - 5 to 8 pm
Bainbridge Island Artwalk
1st Friday - 6 to 8 pm
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Kitsap Peninsula In the News
New York Times article Fishing & Foraging Near Puget Sound features
local author and new book featuring Bainbridge Island...the Natural Side of Puget Sound. Click to read.
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Welcome! Happy Holidays are around every corner on the Kitsap Peninsula.
 November and December are packed with holiday events & celebrations happening right here on the Kitsap Peninsula. Following are just a few of the many special things to do; artist studio tours, holiday concerts and plays as well as festivals, holiday open houses, Santa sightings, tree lighting, and marina and water ways filled with lighted ships on parade. Now is a great time to think about making plans to visit for the day, overnight, or for a long relaxing holiday weekend!  If you plan to welcome family and friends from far away visit our lodging and B&B pages for a list of warm and comfy hotels, inns and B&Bs located around the Kitsap Peninsula. Many will be offering special holiday packages. The KPVCB website features places to eat, drink, and shop for the holidays. Our calendar of events is updated frequently with upcoming activities and events. _____________________________________ To get the latest updates on more holiday events, visit our website and click on the Holiday Festivities logo on the home page. You can also check out our Calendar and Things to Do pages. _______________________________________
 Learn more about our region's Native American culture at the popular Suquamish Holiday Bazaar on November 4th, held at the House of Awakened Culture. Discover food and gifts made by area craftsmen and NW Native American Artists. While you are in the area, visit the beautiful new Suquamish Museum. Native American Flute and Storytelling - November 16 Renowned Seattle musician, Gary Stroutsos, presents an  evening of improvisational flute music and time-honored stories - one night only at Bainbridge Performing Arts on November 16 ________________________________________
 Enjoy meandering through Old Town Silverdale on November 16 and stop at the Old Town Custom Framing & Gallery Shop and meet local photographer Ken Vining, 6pm -8pm. More fun to be had on November 24 between 2pm - 4pm in Old Town Silverdale. Enjoy roaming the streets, stopping at local shops to shop and enjoy fun decorations and treats. At 5pm, the festivities continue with a special Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. ________________________________________
 On November 9-11th, its time again for Arts in the Woods, a unique, self-guided tour of artist's studios throughout beautiful north Kitsap Peninsula. Visit with talented artists who create in a variety of mediums. Come spend the weekend and take home memories and handcrafted treasures.
________________________________________ Port Gamble General Store is having its Holiday Open House on November 10. Kick off the holiday season by attending the unveiling of their 2012 holiday merchandise with live music, free cookies, giveaways, food drive, and a sale! Click here for more info. ________________________________________
Don't miss the annual Port Orchard  Party on November 10. This year's event takes on a Hawaiian theme: Maui Madness. Come enjoy dancing, entertainment, silent auction and lots of great food at local restaurants.
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Kick off the holiday season at Bainbridge Island's Holiday Open House & Community Tree Lighting on November 24. Includes horse drawn carriage rides, hot cider booth, specials at local downtown businesses and more. Click here for more info.
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Farm Kitchen's Gingerbread House Parties in Poulsbo will fill the barn once again with holiday smells and laughter this season. Come make your own gingerbread house creation with the whole family. November 24-December 16. Learn more.
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 Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour continues its holiday tradition on November 30 - December 2. Meet over 70 artists in their studios & community halls. Click here for details. During the same weekend on Bainbridge Island, attend Christmas  in the Country, an annual juried arts & crafts show where the island's farms and community centers become venues, hosting local artists.
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Festival of Chimes & Lights on December 1. 
Usher in the holidays in downtown Port Orchard. Music, shopping, art walk, hay wagon rides, arts & crafts bazaar, Santa, tree lighting, fireworks, and much more.
Also, on December 1, as part of the
fest ival, join in the fun at the Jingle Bell Run/Walk. Wear a holiday theme costume and tie your shoes!
Perfect time to make it a holiday getaway and enjoy the night or weekend to enjoy Port Orchard's get antique stores, eateries and shops all within walking distance of downtown. Make a reservation today!
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Poulsbo Historical Society Presents:
Friday, November 9th, 2012 - 7:00 - 9:00 pmMeet the Captains! How did Poulsbo's ferry captains  climb their way up? Come share their experiences and history of Washington State Ferries! ......
Celebrate the holidays at the Scandinavian Bazaar a nd Jule Fest in downtown Poulsbo on December 1. There will be arts & crafts, gifts, folk dancing & more at Sons of Norway during the holiday bazaar. On the waterfront, attend the Jule Fest festivities: Christmas tree lighting, holiday music, Santa Claus and more.
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Winter Activities in Bremerton! Catch the holiday spirit in down- town Bremerton on December 7 at WinterFest and the at the December First Friday Artwalk. Bring the whole family and enjoy Tree Lighting, Carolers, and a visit from Santa on a fire truck! ...... Bremerton has one of the largest and most diverse official fine arts districts in the Northwest. Centered in downtown Bremerton at 4th Street & Pacific Avenue, the City's rich Arts District includes three museums, two performing art stages, numerous fine arts galleries, unique shops, eateries, clubs featuring jazz and other live music. Take a short walk across the Manette Bridge to enjoy more art, shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities. ...... Other sites of interest include the USS Turner Joy located on the Mentor Waterfront Boardwalk. Bremerton's Walki ng Map is available on the City's website
.......Learn to skate, play hockey, or practice
your figure skating skills at the Bremerton Ice Center.
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Kingston Country Christmas will welcome in the holiday season on December 8 with Bon fires, Santa, Christmas tree lighting, a pancake breakfast, caroling, KCYC Parade of Boats, and a fantastic botanical light show. Bring the whole family and friends!
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On December 8 & 9 enjoy a traditional holiday weekend in the historic town of Port Gamble. Port Gamble  Country Christmas festivities include: Santa's workshop, holiday shopping, hay rides, tree lighting, fireworks, holiday stage show and more. Learn more.
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Celebrate the holidays with the Kitsap Histori cal Society's Milltown Country Christmas on December 9 at the historic Seabeck Conference Center. Roast chestnuts, enjoy vintage music and dancing, crafts for children, family-style dinner and a Christmas as story and caroling. An evening the whole family will enjoy! Learn more
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 Annual Lighted Boat Parades During December!
Local marinas and Agrosy Cruise will host boats of all sized decked out in festive lights as they cruise along waterfront communities. A perfect ending to a day of shopping and dining. Several marinas are located right next to waterfront restaurants and downtown shopping districts. Click here for December dates and locations.
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Taste of Kitsap Peninsula
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Do the Kitsap Peninsula Brews & Bites Crawl! 
The Kitsap Peninsula is home to dozens of breweries that are winning awards around the region and the USA. New brew-pubs/ale houses opening their taps include Bainbridge Island Brewing Co. and Slaughter County Brewing just east of downtown Port Orchard on Bay Street. For a list of local brewers, pubs, and the restaurants that love and support them, just click Brews & Bites.
Also, check out blog, Fork and Map, for an article about a brewery tour of microbreweries on the Kitsap Peninsula. Click here to read.
 Wine Tasting & Tours. The Kitsap Peninsula is also home to many wonderful wineries that offer wine tour weekends throughout the year. Taste classic favorites from grapes grown east of the mountains, as well as a few island-grown delights. Bainbridge Island Wineries offer their next winery tour event on November 23-24. Enjoy a delicious meal in lush surroundings at one of the many unique restaurants near by.  Olalla Valley Vineyard will be open November 23-January 2 for Christmas at the Winery. They will be selling hand-picked pre-cut Christmas trees & wreaths which will benefit Kitsap County Helpline. Wine tasting will be free. More info.
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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 in Poulsbo and Eagle Harbor Book Co. on Bainbridge Island.
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Theatre, Dance & Music Performances
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 during the holiday season visit Calendar of Events
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 Live Holiday Performances
Holiday Show: Winter Wonderettes at the Jewel Box
Theatre in Poulsbo. Those wacky lovable Wonderettes are back for a musical holiday feast.
November 16-December 9. More info.
 The Nutcracker is a family tradition you don't want to miss. Peninsula Dance Theater will be performing November 30-December 2 at Bremerton High School. More info.
Catch the Nutcracker performance at the Admiral Theatre. Just for Kicks Dance Studio will perform two nights, December 7 & 9. Learn more.  Hansel & Gretel, a holiday show for the whole family will be performed at Bainbridge Performing Arts on December 7-23. Mandelkorn's brilliant new English translation of Engelbert Humperdinck's wildly popular fairy tale opera is based on the classic Brothers Grimm folk tale.
It's a wickedly funny and magical holiday feast of dancing, music, delightful sets & costumes the whole family will enjoy. More info. ________________________________  Tingstad & Rumbel Holiday Concert at Bainbridge Island's Bloedel Reserve on November 24. presented by Silverdale's The Hometown Band on December 7. Bremerton Symphony presents Holiday Traditions with Handel's Messiah on December 8. The Bainbridge Chorale will present Christmas music from around the world: A Medieval Feaste of Music on Dec 15 & 16 as well as a performance: Family Holiday Concert on December 15. Kitsap Community Chorale will present their Winter Concert on December 16. |
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Don't miss the Veteran's Day 5K Run in Poulsbo on Saturday, November 10. First 125 runners to register online will receive a commenorative tote bag from Sound Brewery.
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 November 22: Runners and walkers of all ages-start your Thanksgiving right with a fun, active community event at the Bainbridge Island Turkey Trot. Participants dressed in costume will receive a prize.
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Salmon Run, Wildlife and Sunset Kayak Tours
For the quintessential Northwest Experience, take a guided salmon  tour with trained guides sponsored by the Olympic Outdoor Center. Witness the annual return of local salmon.
It's fun, educational and great for all ages...for locals and visitors. No experience needed. Tour a salmon hatchery (Saturdays Only) and a salmon stream. The Salmon tours run through the middle of November. Also during the Fall months, are the Wildlife Tours and Sunset Tours.
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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 planners for conventions, meetings, tournaments, wedding and other events. Learn more about the Kitsap Peninsula and its communities on our website at VisitKitsap.com.
 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 .Just click here
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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