Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6
What’s happening on the Olympic Peninsula this weekend.
Every event, market, and concert across Kitsap and the Olympic Peninsula this weekend, from Bainbridge and Poulsbo to Port Townsend and the Hood Canal. Pulled from the latest issue of Peninsula Post and refreshed every Thursday.
Updated Wednesday, September 2. 6 listings this weekend. Dates and prices were checked for the issue they ran in; confirm with the venue before you drive.
This weekend
Sep 4 to Sep 6Friday, September 4
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FriSep 4
Moonlight Market
City Hall lawn, Bainbridge Island · 5 to 9pm · Free
The last one of the year on Bainbridge, makers on the City Hall lawn. It gets properly dark during this one now, which is rather the point of the name.
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FriSep 4
Storm Rider, a Doors tribute
Beach Rock, Clearwater Casino, Suquamish · 8:30pm · $15, 21+
Saturday, September 5
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SatSep 5
Kingston Sunset Market
Kiwanis Park, Kingston · 4 to 8pm · Free
First Saturday, May through October, so this is one of two left. Makers and artisans, right at the hour the light goes gold over the water.
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SatSep 5
Ted Vigil, a John Denver tribute
Beach Rock, Clearwater Casino, Suquamish · 8:30pm · $15, 21+
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SatSep 5 to Mon Sep 7
Blackberry Festival
Bremerton Boardwalk, Bremerton · hours at blackberryfestival.org · Free
Over fifteen blackberry things to eat, 150 vendors and a beer garden run by the Rotary, on the water for the whole long weekend. Admission is free, and so is most of the Kids Zone.
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Satevery Saturday, to Dec 12
Poulsbo Farmers Market
18901 8th Ave NE, Poulsbo · 10am to 2pm · Free
The two weeks where the summer table and the fall table overlap: tomatoes and corn still going, first winter squash already in. It will not look like this again until July.
Before the weekend
Sep 2 to Sep 3-
ThuSep 3
The Way Below, with Less Than Three
The Charleston, Bremerton · 8pm · $15, $10 under 21
Coming up
After Sep 6Worth planning around, from the issues already out.
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ThuSep 10
WSF community meetings: summer recap and where the new boats are
Online · 11am and again at 6pm · Free
The ferry system says it is running 21 vessels and needs at least 24 to hold current service. Deputy secretary Steve Nevey takes questions on it directly.
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FriSep 11 to Sun Sep 13
Wooden Boat Festival
Point Hudson, Port Townsend · 9am, Sunday to 4pm · $33 a day, $59 for three, 12 and under free with a paying adult
Three hundred boats, plus a hundred talks and a woodworking tent. Plan the boat to get to the boats. Early-bird pricing is long gone.
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SatSep 12
Matthew Morrison, Show Up
Admiral Theatre, Bremerton · doors 6:30, show 7:30pm · From $26
The Admiral coming back after the summer dark is the actual changing of the season here, outdoors to indoors.
Every week
Markets and series-
SatSaturdays, to Dec 12
Poulsbo Farmers Market
18901 8th Ave NE, Poulsbo · 10am to 2pm · Free
The two weeks where the summer table and the fall table overlap: tomatoes and corn still going, first winter squash already in. It will not look like this again until July.
Still good this weekend
From recent guidesPlaces from the last few issues whose hours and access days still hold. Each one links to the full guide.
The Last Crab Weekends
Issue 08, August 27. Six public spots to drop a pot without a boat, and the days each one is legally open. Season ends Sept 7.
- Point No Point, HansvilleThu to Mon to Sep 7Marine Area 9, off the beach DirectionsNo pier and no ramp. Crab only: closed to butter and varnish clams.
- Salsbury Point County Park, Port GambleThu to Mon to Sep 7Marine Area 9, launch and beach DirectionsCrab from the beach. The county posts no fishing or crabbing from the floating pier. Closed water for clams and oysters.
- Port of Kingston, KingstonSun and Mon to Sep 7Marine Area 10, public fishing pier DirectionsSouth of the line, so two days, not five. Parking $12 for 12 hours. Keep clear of the ferry lane.
- Indianola Dock, IndianolaSun and Mon to Sep 7Marine Area 10, the long pier DirectionsCrabbing is allowed. Parking is thin, about 200 feet back. Float work due September or October.
- Port of Silverdale Dock, SilverdaleSun and Mon to Sep 7Marine Area 10, dock, ramp and restrooms DirectionsThe most forgiving one with kids. Restrooms are daylight hours. Expect red rock rather than Dungeness.
- Illahee State Park Pier, BremertonSun and Mon to Sep 7Marine Area 10, state park pier DirectionsDiscover Pass required. Pier closed for maintenance Aug 31 to Sep 3. Boat launch permanently closed.
The Waterfront Dining Guide
Issue 07, August 13. Six tables with a water view, from Liberty Bay to Port Townsend
- The Loft, PoulsboDaily from 11:30amDeck over Liberty Bay DirectionsNo reservations
- Harbour Public House, Bainbridge IslandTue-Sat 11am-10pmChowder in an 1881 homestead DirectionsClosed Sun & Mon
- Doc's Marina Grill, Bainbridge IslandDaily 11am-10pmHeated deck over Eagle Harbor DirectionsRuns in the rain
- The Boat Shed, Bremerton (Manette)Daily from 11amChowder on the Narrows DirectionsWalk-in under 8 people
- Damn Fine Pizza, Port OrchardTue-Sun from 11amPizza and pinball on Sinclair Inlet DirectionsClosed Mon
- Sirens, Port TownsendDaily from noonTwo decks over the bay DirectionsKitchen closes 10pm
- Anthony's at Sinclair Inlet, BremertonDaily from 11amWeb extra: boardwalk views DirectionsTakes reservations
- Yacht Club Broiler, SilverdaleDaily from 11amWeb extra: steaks on Dyes Inlet DirectionsHeated deck
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