Our local Bed & Breakfasts offer a Perfectly Relaxing Getaway.
The Kitsap Peninsula is fortunate to have an exceptional variety of Bed & Breakfasts, ready to treat you or your guests to a very special stay. Come enjoy! Click for selections.
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Kitsap Peninsula Loves Farmers Markets
Kitsap Peninsula farmer's markets are filled with local produce and products, artisan foods, hand-crafted products, gifts and live music. A great destination for families and rest stop for cyclists.
Sat. 9 am -1 pm Town Sq. City Hall
Thurs. 4-7 pm Evergreen Park
Sat. 9 am -3 pm - Peninsula Gardens
Sun. 11 am -4 pm - Uptown Center
Thurs. 4-7 pm Opens 6-4
Kingston Sat. 9 am -2 pmMike Wallace Park - WA Ferry Terminal Port OrchardSat. 9 am -3 pm Waterfront Park PoulsboSat. 9 am -2 pm 7th & Iverson Tues. 10 am - 4 pm Old Navy parking lot (next to Best Buy) Wed. 3-7 pm Open June 3 Masi Shop ..................... Annapolis Sunday Market
This community market celebrates it's 2nd anniversary featuring colorful art by local artists, designers, and craftsmen. Located along Bay St. just a couple miles east of downtown Port Orchard near the Annapolis Foot Ferry and Arts & Antique District. A great stop for a weekend bike tour or to launch a water craft on the beach. Info at Annapolis Sunday Market.
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The Kitsap Peninsula is home to award winning golf courses including Gold Mt. Golf Course in Bremerton and Whitehorse Golf Course located in Kingston and accessible via the Edmonds-Kingston ferry.
Visit our Golf page for other options.
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Hop Aboard the Historic
Mosquito Fleet Boat Carlisle II
This cultural treasure is part of the original Mosquito Fleet Foot Ferry that was the primary means of transportation in the 1900's. The Carlisle II sails between Port Orchard and Bremerton daily and on weekends. Just $2. Click for schedule.
Learn more about the history of the Mosquito Fleet at the Kitsap Historical Society and Museum in Bremerton
and the Sidney Museum in Port Orchard.
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Military Museums & Memorials
Puget Sound Naval Museum
USS Turner Joy & Museum
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Eat Your Way through Kitsap
Click here for a PDF of all the different menu courses and venues you will experience along the way, including the famous Heronswood in Kingston.
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Order Your WA State Park Pass Today!
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Host Your Next Meeting, Retreat or Event on the Kitsap Peninsula!
Let us help you plan your next annual meeting, conference, business expo, corporate retreat or private event. 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 for details.
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1st Friday 5 - 8 PM
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1st Friday 5 - 8 PM ---- 1st Saturday - 2 to 5 PM 2nd Saturday - 5 to 8 PM ---- Silverdale 1st Thursday Artwalk Lisa Stirrett Glass Gallery 5:30 - 8 PM ---- Gig Harbor Artwalk 2nd Thursday - 5 - 8 PM |
Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails
KP Water Trails featured in Alaska Airlines-Horizon inflight magazine.
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Celebrate Your Special Day or Event on the Kitsap Peninsula
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The expansion is now complete with 98 new hotel rooms, conference center and water view restaurants.
The Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort Try your hand at lady luck and enjoy FREE Live Music featured every Friday & Saturday at Beach Rock Lounge. ......
Great year-round entertainment venue and fine and casual dining choices.
Click for schedule of events.
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Kitsap County Fairground Lobe Field
Great fun for family and visitors!
----Peninsula BMX Racing
The largest indoor BMX track in the region. Host of state and regional qualifying races. Great entertainment for the whole family! SAVE THE DATE FOR STATE FINALS August 29-30. Click here for info.
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Sail on Over and Drop Anchor!
The Kitsap Peninsula has many marinas and ports offer a wide range of services and amenities; from full-service long-term moorage to overnight and day moorage. For all the details sail on over to VisitKitsap.com/Boating
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Check Out the Links Below for more ideas about things to do in, on and around the Kitsap Peninsula region
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Visit Kitsap Peninsula is proud to present its newly redesigned website that is user friendly on any device; desktop PC, laptops, tablets, iPad, cell phones and all other mobile devices. The site includes new search filters for visitors and database and search tools for event planners. The site features more links and information about things to do in and visitor services including links to Other Visitor Information resources. Visit today and see what's new.
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For a Quick, Cool Summer Getway...Visit Kitsap.
With miles of sandy public beaches, land, and water trails, to family friendly dining and award- winning craft-beverages, its easy to see why the Kitsap Peninsula is one of Puget Sound's favorite getaway. And when the temperatures hit 90-plus degrees, our shady forests and cool breezes make us the perfect destination to cool down. The Kitsap Peninsula has space for the whole gang and all of the comforts of home. Use our new website to Plan Your Visit.Our late Summertime eNewsletter includes lots of activities for the entire family. Find even more things to do and where to stay at our new website at VisitKitsap.com.
July 24, 25, 26
43rd Silverdale Whaling Days
Whaling Days starts off with a bang on Friday night with fireworks over Dyes Inlet. The weekend is packed with activities including the largest music festival in Kitsap County! Join the annual Whale of a Run, grand parade, famous Silverdale Rotary Duck, Outrigger Canoe Dash Race, carnival rides, food booths and beer garden. Learn More.
July 25 - Silverdale/Kitsap Region
23nd Tour de Kitsap Bike Ride!
Hometown cycling club hosts this popular annual event that showcases some of the most scenic bike routes in Kitsap. Multiple routes available, most family friendly. Strawberry shortcake for everyone that finishes! Learn more.
For an overnight or long weekend getaway check into the Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel or Oxford Suites, both located on the waterfront overlooking Dyes Inlet.
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56th Kitsap Arts & Craft Festival
This annual festival is the second longest-running festival in Washington State and features dozens of artisan craft booths, local food vendors, and Juried and Student Art Shows. The festival has relocated to the beautiful Kingston Village Greens, just a short 10-minute walk from the Kingston ferry. If you drive, there is plenty of free parking at the event. Learn More _______________________________________________ July 23, 24, 25 Gig Harbor 2015 Wine & Food Festival Celebraterd the region's wine, spirits, brews and food. Sip & Stroll through downtown on the 23, enjoy a Winemaker Dinner on the 24th, and do a round of Grand Tastings on the 25th. Click to learn more. ______________________________________________ July 25 - Kingston
Heronswood Plant Sale & Garden Open
Tour this internationally acclaimed garden designed by the famous Dan Hinckley while they are at the height of the season's bloom and color. Nurseries from around the Pacific Northwest participate to provide a rare shopping experience for the garden enthusiast. Lectures by seasoned professionals provide the opportunity to learn more about the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe culture and heritage from tribal artisans. Click here for details.
Visit our new Gardens & Nurseries page for information about other location to visit around the Kitsap Peninsula region. ____________________________________
July 31 - Indianola Days Indianola Days Annual Salmon Bake, Sand Castle Contest, Studio Tours...very popular community event. 11 am - 4 pm. Learn more.
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August 1 - Historic Downtown Poulsbo
PAWSbo's Dog Days of August
Throughout August, the co-op art gallery, Verksted, celebrates all-things-canine with dog themed artwork hand-crafted by our regional artists. Sign-up for the famous dog photo contest open to the public. It's free. Wuff da! Learn more.
Visit this and other galleries and shops on August 13th at Poulsbo's 2nd Saturday Artwalk. ______________________________________
August 14-16 - Suquamish
Experience Tribal Traditions at the Annual Chief Seattle Days!Held in downtwon Suquamish on the waterfront and at the House of Awakened Culture. Includes a memorial service for Chief Seattle, canoe races, parade, vendor and food booths, salmon bake, traditional Pow-wow dancing, 5k run, and golf tournament. Open to the public. Stop by the Suquamish Museum. Click for details.
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August 14-16 - Poulsbo Poulsbo Arts Festival
Visit Poulsbo's picturesque waterfront and enjoy arts and crafts displays during this three-day festival. The Poulsbo Arts Festival is over a 21 year tradition with lots of handmade works by many local artists, art demonstrations, food booths, music and dance as well as activities for children. Extend your stay at one of Poulsbo's family friendly lodging establishments such as the Poulsbo Inn or Guesthouse International. ______________________________________
August 7, 8, 9 - Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island Studio Tours
The 14th annual Summer Studio Tour on Bainbridge Island features forty-eight artists showcasing their work in five local artists' studios. Also feature local and regional musicians. Free, self-guided studio tour. More info. Looking for lodging that offers something special lodging? Try The Eagle Harbor Inn on the waterfront, Best Western Plus Bainbridge Island, conveniently located right downtown.
_____________________________________ August 8 - Bremerton Kitsap Wine Festival at Harborside Fountain Park Sample wines from Northwest wineries and delicious cuisine provided by local chefs and restaurants. Enjoy live music and an expanded retail wine shop. Click here for more info. ______________________________ August 9 - Port Orchard Festival By The Bay at The Cruz Auto Show
Join in the fun with the thousands of folks who come to this annual event. The Cruz-West Sound's premier Auto Show and Fathoms' Festival By The Bay. Includes street fair, crafts, vendors, food, music and kid's fun. More info.For a special treat, head to Amy's on the Bay and chill out on the outdoor deck overlooking Sinclair Inlet.
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Every Thursday through September
Cruise Port Gamble
Every Thursday you can get up close with new, classic, and unique cars. Free family event Click for details.
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August 15 - Olalla
Annual Olalla Bluegrass & Beyond Festival
Considered by many to be the finest one-day bluegrass festival in Washington State! Featuring local and national bluegrass, folk, and jam bands. Perfect weekend getaway event for music lovers. Great food, handmade arts, craft demos, lots of activities for children, and the legendary Berry Pie Contest. Learn more.________________________________ August 26-30 - Kitsap County Fairgrounds Kitsap County Fair & Stampede & 4H Exhibits It's time again to kick up some fun! This big five-day event is the largest county fair in west Puget Sound and one of the most popular traditional county fairs in the state. Children love the farm animal and hands on FFA and 4-H exhibits. There is plenty of free family entertainment, classic county fair food and exhibits. Bring the family and make it a long, fun summer weekend getaway. Click for More info. Find family friendly lodging at VisitKitsap.com/Lodging. __________________________________ September 5,6, 7th 25th Annual Bremerton Blackberry Festival The Blackberry Festival draws nearly 50,000 visitors to this popular FREE Labor Day weekend held on the waterfront boardwalk in Bremerton's Harborside District. Includes music concerts, car show, kids shows, chalk art contests, cycling race, and Berry Fun Run. For some high-flying fun for kids, catch a ride at the Fly-In held at the Bremerton National Airport.
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September 6
6th Annual Taste of Port Orchard
It's a foodie feast with taste created by Port Orchard restaurants, chefs and carterers cooking up specialty dishes. Beer garden featuring local brews and live music courtesy of
Fathoms O' Fun. Learn more. Check into the Comfort Inn on Bay, just a short walk to all of the fun and activities. ____________________________________
September 5-6 - Belfair State Park
4th Annual Hood Canal Celtic Highland Festival
Spectate traditional Celtic athletic events and competition up close. Enjoy the sounds and music of this age old culture. With food and dining as well as cultural arts and jewelry booths there is fun for the whole family! Click here for more details.
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There are lots of family fun activities to capture their imagination. One of the most popular is the Kitsap Live Steamers located in South Kitsap in the middle of a family park. Open 10 am to 4 pm the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month thru October. All rides are free. Other popular kid attractions include the Poulsbo Marine Science Center, Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, and the Bug Museum outside of Bremerton.
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A Taste of Kitsap Peninsula
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Kitsap Peninsula Is A Mecca for Award-Wining Micro Brewers!
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Kitsap Peninsula Wines & Spirits:
The Kitsap region is home to estate vineyards including Perennial Vineyards, Bainbridge Vineyards and Olalla Valley Vineyard in the south region and Mosquito Fleet Winery in Belfair. All offer an excellent selections of wines grown and fermented in the Kitsap region. Members of the Winery Alliance of Bainbridge offer tastings throughout the summer so check their website for schedule of events and locations.
The Kitsap region is also a popular destination for local distilleries including Tuckers in Silverdale, Seabeck Spirits, Bainbridge Organic Distillers, and Heritage Distilling Co., Gig Harbor. Visit their websites for info about tasting events. ____________________________
August 8 - Belfair
Taste of Hood Canal
Bring the entire family and join the celebration for a day of fun, food, music and cars. This year "The Taste" will feature a larger and expanded custom and classic car show, beer, and wine tasting, featuring specialties from local restaurants, vendor booths including arts and crafts. Click here for details. Looking for a urban getaway? Check out the charming cabins at Robin Hood Village Resort located right on Hood Canal.
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Outdoor Summer Music Concerts & Festivals
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Indie Book Store Events
Local indie-bookstores offer a wide variety of guest speakers. For a current schedule of events on the Kitsap Peninsula click these links: Mostly Books in Gig Harbor, Liberty Bay Books, and the Book Stop in Poulsbo. Also check out upcoming events hosted by West Sound Reads, a consortium of Kitsap Regional Libraries and independent book stores. _____________________________________
July 23 - Silverdale
Silverdale First Thursday Art Event
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Theatre, Dance & Music Performances & Events
The Kitsap Peninsula is home to hundreds of talented actors, singers and performers.
Click links below for details about these shows and others.
West Sound Repertory Theatre - Poulsbo
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The Kitsap Peninsula region offers miles of land and waterfront trails!
Bird lovers, beach walkers, lovers of wildlife and nature will find plenty to explore and enjoy on the Kitsap Peninsula. Below are just a few ideas! For more places, visit our "Things to Do" Nature section. The lush, wooded trails of the Hansville Greenway and North Kitsap Heritage Park between Kingston and Indianola are wonderful urban retreats and enjoyed by hikers and canine pets alike. A few "in town" favorites include Poulsbo's Fish Park and Clear Creek Trail in Silverdale--both provide pathways and boardwalks to stroll easily with family and friends. The Illahee Preserve in Central Kitsap features nearly 700 acres of open space and habitat. |
August 8-10 - Kitsap Peninsula
OBLITERIDE
Annual region-wide event to support Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Sign-up for the ride through the Kitsap Peninsula with stops in Poulsbo, Silverdale, Port Orchard, and Olalla. Click to learn more.
September 19 - Ride Around Puget Sound WA. Lung Associations hosts this scenic, leisure ride for experienced cyclists ends with a party at the Kitsap Conference Center Harborside Fountain Park! Visit our CYCLING page for info about this and other cycling events
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Aug 8 - Port Orchard
4th Annual Miracle Run
Grab your running shoes and join the fun for this annual fundraising event for Children's Miracle Network & Seattle Children's Hospital. Sponsored by Route16 Running and Walking - Gig Harbor Click here for details.
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For a more family friendly paddle, sign up for the Annual Paddle Kitsap from the Port Orchard waterfront to the Silverdale Waterfront Park.Click here for details.
Check out other water trail adventures!
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The mission of Visit Kitsap Peninsula is to create positive economic growth and development on the Kitsap Peninsula by marketing the area as a world-class destination and providing economic support and development for the region.
Visitor and administrative offices are located in Silverdale, WA. Contact: 800-3377-0580 or at [email protected]. Check out out visitor brochures and map.
The VKP is a proud member of: Washington Tourism Alliance, VisitSeatlle, Washington Destination Marketing Association (WSDMO), local Chambers and many other local and regional organizations.
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