Unique Ways to Celebrate the End of Summer in Kitsap County

Enjoy the Bremerton Blackberry Festival

Labor Day weekend (September 3rd - 5th) is Bremerton's annual Blackberry Festival. It's full of tasty blackberry treats and other foods, and it's fun for the whole family. Their live music schedule has a great lineup and there will be 80+ vendors, a beer garden, and 15+ blackberry-themed foods. Head to the Bremerton Boardwalk to enjoy it all, and this event supports the wonderful Bremerton Rotary Foundation.

Check Out the Bridge Festival on Bainbridge Island

Saturday, September 10th celebrates local artists at Bainbridge Island Waterfront Park. There will be dancers, arts vendors, theater, beat poetry, live music, food vendors, and a quilt festival. This event is brought to you by Arts & Humanities Bainbridge and its partners, including the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce, Bainbridge Island Downtown Association, Visit Bainbridge, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, and Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC). Bainbridge's arts scene helps enrich our community, and this vibrant event is sure to be fun for the whole family.

Float at Dogfish Moon Sanctuary in Poulsbo

If you want to say farewell to summer by taking a break from it all,  visit Dogfish Moon Sanctuary in Poulsbo. This wellness sanctuary offers a range of services, including massages and indoor and outdoor float options. The supersaturation of epsom salts gives you an unforgettable, weightless floating experience. The cost is $71+ and services include access to the sanctuary’s beautiful grounds.

Mix it Up by Visiting Kitsap Great Escape in Silverdale

Do something totally different to end the summer by grabbing some friends and heading to Kitsap’s Great Escape. They have three immersive escape rooms and a party room. Save the ship, find the relic, or stop the train with your group. It costs $40 and you can book online. After all the excitement, you can celebrate your team's success by visiting one of Silverdale's great local spots like Silver City Restaurant & Ale House, Kettlefish, or Jo:a Japanese Restaurant.

Say Cheers to Summer at the Poulsbrew Beer Festival

Revel in all your favorite summer moments at the annual Poulsbrew Beer Festival on September 17th from noon to 6:00 PM in the Poulsbo Village Shopping Center parking lot. Hosted by the Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce, this lively event will feature brewers from across Washington state and delicious food trucks.  Poulsbrew is $35 per person and that includes a commemorative glass and 5 drink tokens. You can also purchase additional tokens at the event for $2. If you aren't a drinker or will be the designated driver, then you only pay $15 and you get a special glass. Please note that this event is only for 21 and over. No exceptions will be made and dogs aren't allowed.  You can buy tickets online now.