what’s on
Events and happenings around the West Sound
Kitsap Fair & Stampede
The annual county fair and rodeo returns! Pat the bunnies in the 4H pavilion. Ride the Tilt-A-Whirl. And pig out on corn dogs and cotton candy. Can you think of a better way to end the summer? August 24 - 28. Info: kitsapfair.net
Olalla Americana Music Festival
The best music festival this side of the Cascades returns, featuring a full day of Americana music. South Kitsap Southern Little League Fields, August 20, noon - 9 p.m. Tickets: $25 advance, $35 at gate (16 & under free). Info: olallaamericana.com
Poulsbo Arts Festival
Celebrated for 25 years on the Poulsbo waterfront, the Poulsbo Arts Festival is complete with fine art and craft booths, live music program and a raffle. August 19 - 21. Info: cafnw.org/poulsbo-arts-festival
Hood Canal Summerfest & Car Show
The reimagined Taste of the Canal in North Mason will feature a car show, live music, food, entertainment and beer garden. Entry is just $5. Belfair State Park, August 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Info: northmasonrotary.org
Kitsap Pride
Over 5,000 folx are expected at this year’s local celebration of LGBTQ+ pride. Kitsap County Fairgrounds, July 23, 4 - 9 p.m. kitsappride.org
Bainbridge Pride
Bainbridge Pride exists to ensure the Island is a safe, accepting and loving place for LGBTQIA individuals, families and allies. Features live performances, beer & wine garden, vendor village and dancing. Noon - 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 17 at Waterfront Park.
www.bainbridgepride.org
NW Food Truck Fest
Bring your appetite to this delectable celebration of kitchens on wheels, the only large-scale food truck festival in the West Sound. Enjoy foods, crafts, beer garden and live music. Kitsap County Fair & Event Center, July 8, 6 - 9 p.m. & July 9, noon - 8 p.m.
Grand Old 4th!
After two years off, Bainbridge Island’s biggest annual community festival is back! The festivities kick off with a Street Dance on July 3 and continue July 4 with a pancake breakfast, 5K fun run, classic car show, vendor fair, rides, live music and parade.
Bremerton Bridge Blast
Food, crafts, beer and bands. Enjoy a beautiful day on the Bremerton boardwalk on June 25 from noon - 10:15 p.m. Then watch from Evergreen Park as the Manette Bridge transforms into the largest bridge fireworks show on the west coast.
MAKE MUSIC DAY Celebration!
Join Music Discovery Center in the Global Celebration of Music. Free: Live Bands • Open Mic Concert • Food Trucks • Touch & Play Kid’s Circle. Music Lovers: Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music. Info: musicdiscoverycenter.org
Bainbridge Juneteenth
Join our community celebration to honor the meaning and history of Juneteenth. Bring the whole family down to celebrate this important event. Order West African food from Aunt Dollys or bring your own picnic.
Midtsommer Fest (SanktHans)
Join in the Scandinavian tradition of the Summer Solstice. Enjoy folk dancing, traditional Norwegian cuisine, Viking parade, evening bonfire and Midtsommer proclamation by Sons of Norway Vikings.
Juneteenth Freedom Festival & People's March
All are invited to Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2022, a Saturday, June 18th community celebration in Evergreen Park, preceded by a “People’s March.” This annual event commemorates Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, the actual day that chattel slavery in the United States ended, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/536727644582825/
Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival
The biggest bikes and brews festival on the West Coast comes to the new Port Gamble Ride Park on June 18 & 19.