Annual Events

Bremerton Summer BrewFest

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The 21+ Brewfest is a two day event on the Bremerton waterfront in July! This event features 30 Washington breweries pouring more than 100 craft beers. Learn from expert brewers while you enjoy live music and local food!

Chief Seattle Days

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Chief Seattle Days is a 3-day public festival held in August that was established in 1911 to honor chief Seattle, a famous leader of the Suquamish People for whom the City of Seattle was named. This event includes activities such as the traditional salmon bake, canoe races, baseball tournaments, drumming and dancing, and a memorial service for Chief Seattle at his gravesite in Suquamish.

Cruise the Narrows Car Show

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The Gig Harbor Cruisers Automotive Club celebrates special interest autos in Uptown Plaza in early August! Proceeds from the event support local youth activities and scholarships.

Dahlia Show

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Each August, Kitsap County Dahlia Society (KCDS) awes visitors as they gasp at the unbelievable beauty and color presented by the many blooms of dahlias. This free event is held at the Kitsap Fairgrounds. In addition to the annual show, KCDS maintains demonstration/club gardens at the Silverdale Post Office, West Hills Post Office in Bremerton and beside the Port Gamble Theater. The gardens provide tubers for their yearly tuber sale, which funds their annual show and other activities.

Farm Funk

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Farm Funk is a music festival celebrating local farms, local brews, and local music held at the Minder Farm. It's a family friendly event with great food, vendors and live music. Happens in the early part of August!

Food Truck Fest at Sehmel Homestead Park

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Held in June, this event at PenMet Parks' Sehmel Homestead Park puts the focus on friends, families, and FUN! This is a great way to spend Father's Day weekend with dad, friends, and families. Free admission.

Gig Harbor Beer Festival

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The Gig Harbor Beer Festival is a fund-raiser benefiting the Gig Harbor Kiwanis Foundation. It happens every May at the Uptown Gig Harbor Pavilion where you can sample great Washington beers and listen to live music!

Gig Harbor Film Festival

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A year-round film program which culminates in a film festival in September at the Uptown Galaxy Theater with post-screening filmmaker Q&A sessions and parties!