KPVCB Award
We
are pleased to announce that
Kitsap Peninsula Visitor and
Convention Bureau has been
selected by the US Commerce
Association for the 2010
Best of Port Gamble Award in
the Tour & Guide Services
category.
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Our Very
Friendly
Visitor & Information Annex in
Historic Port Gamb
le
Live
Irish music first
Sundays 2-4 p.m.
Bike rentals also
available!
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Located downtown near many
of Kingston's charming shops
and restaurants
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Have you seen our new website
yet?
The KPVCB recently launched a
whole new website with
updated links, information about
local events, activities,
places, entertainment, fairs,
festivals, sports events, golf,
boating and more! Check out our
lodging page for listings of
local hotels, motels, B&Bs, and
parks. Our 300 miles of
shoreline and charming
communities make the Kitsap
Peninsula a great place to visit
for the day, weekend or the
week. There are also easy to
access links for planning your
reunion, meeting or wedding...on
the Kitsap Peninsula!
Check out our
sports and
visitors blogs too!
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End of
Summer Getaway
Hotel Specials and Packages
throughout the peninsula; good
for a last minute staycation,
or host your visitors in style.
Details |
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Relaxing Bed and Breakfasts
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!
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· Art Walks ·
Bainbridge Island
First Friday 6 to 8 p.m.
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Downtown
Bremerton
First Friday 5 to 8 p.m.
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Second Saturday 5 to 8
p.m.
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Port Orchard
Third Friday 4 to 7 p.m.
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Don't miss the annual Port
Orchard
CRUZ
classic
car show - lots of
eye candy- on the Port Orchard
waterfront, plus
Festival
by the Bay street
fair
Aug. 8. It's a true
stroll down Memory Lane!
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Learn about early life in South
Kitsap; visit the
Sidney Museum with vignettes
of early general store, school,
doctor's office and hardware
store. Complimentary admission.
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RSVP now for the
Outstanding in the Field
fundraiser, a
restaurant-without-walls
experience on
Bainbridge Island produced by
the internationally acclaimed
Outstanding in the Field.
The event is part of
Bainbridge Island Wine Weekend;
tickets are $200 and include a
multicourse meal, wine,
after-dinner dancing to live
music and more. Available by
calling (360) 649-1813.
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Join in a free
Friday Night Wine- Down
Old Town Silverdale
Aug.
13 at
Bring a donation for the
food bank between 4 and 6:30
p.m. and get six tastes of
wine - plus be entered into
a drawing.
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Enjoy the sounds of maritime
music in the picturesque
setting of
Port Gamble at the
5th Annual Maritime Music
Festival
Aug. 14. The
Whateverly Brothers, Tugboat
Bromberg and Spanaway Bay
are among the performers.
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Looking for a special place
to stay? The historic
Port Gamble Guesthouses provide
a wonderful waterfront
refuge in charming port
Gamble. Stroll to nearby
shops, rent a bike or
kayak, or take a quick trip
to Kingston or Poulsbo.
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Learn about
health and safety at the
annual
Safety & Health Expo
Aug. 18-19 at Kitsap
Conference Center in Bremerton,
with hands-on exhibits, a kids
zone and other free activities.
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Mark Your
Calendar!
Sept. 4-6
21st Annual
Blackberry Festival,
Bremerton
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Sept. 11
Americana Music
Festival, Poulsbo
Details
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Sept. 11
Celebration of Salmon
Ceremony, Belfair
Details
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Sept. 18
Keyport
Centennial Celebration,
Keyport
Details
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Thank you to New &
Renewing Members:
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The Mountaineers Kitsap Forest
Theater presents Godspell
"Godspell" uses
modern music with lyrics
from traditional hymns to
bring the Book of Matthew to
life. A band will accompany
the cast on stage.
County; bring
your guests, family and
friends to this unique
production 7dates
in August.
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Kitsap Historical
Society & Museum -Aug 6th
On the first Friday of each
month, the
Kitsap Historical Museum's
exhibits are open to the public
for free access and viewing.
Special programs and live
presentations -- combined with
the large assortment of art
galleries and restaurants nearby
-- make for a wonderful evening.
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Hello & Welcome to the Kitsap
Peninsula!
Silverdale Marina
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August may signal the end of the
lazy days of summer, but there
is still time left to play
before you start packing the
lawn furniture and shelving the
suntan lotion. On the Kitsap
Peninsula, the summer continues
on with more festivals, events
galore and outdoor adventures.
Don't miss our wonderful farmers
markets, where you'll find
fresh, in-season produce and
many artsy and utilitarian
creations. Check our list of
local
Farmers Markets for
locations and hours - there is
one almost every day of the
week! For a great evening
outing, take the family and the
out-of-town visitors to one of
the many
Free Outdoor Concerts
listed on our blog,
showcasing local and regional
talent, from Port Townsend to
Gig Harbor.
The Kitsap Peninsula is home to
many wonderful treasures we
love, including world-acclaimed
display gardens, scenic parks
where you can encounter a
variety of wildlife, and many
spots for kayaking and boating.
Read on for a list of must-visit
landmarks and ideas for a few
more summer adventures for the
entire family! Visit our newly
redesigned site at
www.visitkitsap.com for
listings of many other points of
interests, local communities and
attractions.
Check out our
Calendar of Events,
Activities,
Lodging and
Dining pages to plan your
escape with the family, summer
adventure with the kids, a
special trip with visitors, or
play hooky from the daily grind.
We promise, you'll always find
something to do on the
Kitsap Peninsula, The Natural
Side of Puget Sound™.
It's easy get here by one
of our famous ferries, the
Tacoma Narrows Bridge, sailboat,
yacht, air or seaplane and, of
course, by eco-friendly bicycle
or kayak! For more info
VisitKitsap.com! |
Take a scenic cruise
on Lady Alderbrook.
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Before you start
thinking about school and fall
chores, or before the
out-of-town visitors get all
packed, make some time in your
schedule to enjoy a few more
adventures this summer!
-Through Sept. 1, you can
cruise the
glacier-carved, spectacular Hood
Canal on
Lady Alderbrook, the
Alderbrook Resort and Spa's
cruise boat.
Two-hour cruises are hosted
every Wednesday and Saturday.
The Lady is also available to
rent for
private
cruises - what a
fun setting for your next
birthday party, corporate
retreat or even small wedding!
Check the resort's
website for
August specials - and get away
from the bustle without going
away!
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-Pack your bicycle and hit
the trail - the
Mosquito Fleet Trail,
that is! This
scenic
route through
Kitsap County's historic
Mosquito Fleet sites
includes waterfront views,
visits to several
picturesque small ports, and
more.
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-If you prefer a
scenic drive, check
out the
Suquamish Historical Tour on
the
Port Madison Indian Reservation.
Home to the gravesite of Chief
Seattle, a waterfront park, and
many tribal points of interest,
the reservation is within short
drive from Poulsbo, Port Gamble
and Bainbridge Island, so you
can really make a weekend out of
it. Make sure to stop at
Clearwater Casino and Resort
for a delicious lunch - and
check out the
schedule for
free
outdoor concerts.
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-There's still time left for
renting a
kayak and enjoying
the views from the water side of
Kitsap Peninsula. You'll find
rentals at
Northwest Boat Rentals and
Adventures in Poulsbo (check
out the electric boats too!),
Olympic Outdoor Center in
Port Gamble and
Hood Canal Adventures in
Union. Don't miss Sunset
Kayak Tours by Olympic
Outdoor Center, evenings in
Seabeck, Pt. Gamble & Poulsbo. Ladies
Night Sunset Kayak Tours
by OOC are an unforgettable
Girls' Night Out event! |
Must-See Kitsap Peninsula
Outdoor Treasures
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Kitsap Peninsula is home to many
unique attractions, from
world-renowned public gardens to
lush, scenic parks. Take the
family on an adventure to
explore some of our treasured
landmarks!
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Elandan Gardens in Gorst
(between Port Orchard and
Bremerton) is internationally
renowned for its collection of
Bonzai trees. The gardens
creator, Dan Robinson, has been
described as the "Picasso of
Bonzai." Some of the trees in
his gorgeous collection are
more than 1,000 years old!
The site
was once a landfill and has gone
through a dramatic
transformation to become one of
Kitsap's must-see destinations.
Make sure to visit the
eclectic gift
shop and
nursery too.
- The
Bloedel Reserve on
Bainbridge Island is a
150-acre treat for the
senses. The
world-acclaimed public
gardens
 includes
80-plus acres of forests, a
bird refuge, a tranquil pond
surrounded by wildlife, and
more. The Reserve is a
gardener's paradise and
includes Japanese and other
gardens. Events are hosted
throughout the year,
including
live music, and on
Aug. 9, a "Sheep Shed
Show" just for tots; a
performance by
Eric Ode and Scratch the
Barn Cat.
 Now
is the time to kick back and
enjoy your yard, what better
way than to add trees or new
shrubs, perk up the curb
appeal with annuals and
beautiful foliage, or simply
impulse shop for the latest
plants and garden art at
Kitsap's renowned nurseries!
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- Foulweather
Bluff, just two miles
northwest of Hansville, is a
coastal sanctuary where you
can explore a forest and
marsh and encounter a
variety of wild creatures. A
site preserved by the
Nature Conservancy,
Foulweather Bluff is
considered one of the most
valuable
wildlife havens
on the Peninsula.
 Silverdale
Waterfront Park
in Old Town, is a true community
treasure; Saltwater beach
access,a gazebo, large
playground, public restroom,
picnic areas,and more. The
adjacent
Port of Silverdale Marina
has a boat launch, long pier,
security, moorage, laundry
facilities and restrooms. Bring
your boat and tie up for a week
or a
weekend! Walk to nearby
Monica's Waterfront Bakery and
Cafe for a
delicious brunch, take great
pictures while ejoying a walk on
the amazing Clear
Creek Trail, and later,
stroll to the classic
Yacht Club Broiler; sit on
the deck and catch the evening
rays and a perfect view with
your martini and ahi.
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For
a more urban outdoor adventure,
head to
downtown
Bremerton.
Harborside Fountain Park is
one of area's most remarkable
public spaces. The fountain
sculptures, truly works of art,
shoot cannons of water 20 to 100
feet in the air - and are,
naturally, a popular spot during
the hot summer days. Within
walking distance, you'll find
another treasure:
USS Turner Joy, a
Vietnam WarNavy
destroyer open for
public tours (also available for
group meetings).
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Central Kitsap/Bremerton/South
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Aug. 14, Downtown Bremerton
Kitsap Wine Festival
 Sample
wines from 30-plus
Washington and Oregon
wineries and food from local
restaurants at the Kitsap
Wine Festival on
the Bremerton waterfront.
This event, benefiting the
Harrison Medical Center
Foundation, will combine
live music with gorgeous
views in a merry atmosphere.
Skip the driving back -
check the
festival packages offered by
Hampton Inn & Suites,
within walking distance, and
spend a weekend in the heart
of Kitsap Peninsula.
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Aug. 6, Downtown Bremerton
Aug.
Art Walk & Puppet Museum
Shows
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Thursdays in August- Port
Orchard
Concerts on the Bay 
Thursday Night Concerts on
the Bay continues at the
Port Orchard Marina
Waterfront. The free August
performances include
The Freckles Brown Band
Aug.5,
Recess Monkeys
(kids program)
August 12,
US Navy Band on
Aug. 19 and an
Elvis Impersonator
Aug. 26. Port
Orchard's free concerts
run through Sept. 1 More
Details.
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 Aug.
14 - Bremerton
Party with the Kitsap Pumas
Enjoy the post-season
Kitsap Pumas party
hosted by the
Olympic Soccer and
Sports Center. Pumas
players and coaches will
meet the fans and sign
autographs; raffle
prizes, barbecue, a
skills competition are
also planned.
Free tickets
available to friends of
the KPVCB - tell them we
sent you!
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 Aug.
21 - Olalla
Annual Bluegrass Festival
Get into the toe-tappin'
and foot-kickin' mood at
the annual
Olalla Bluegrass (and
beyond) Festival.
With the bucolic Olalla
as a backdrop, the
festival is just what
you need to escape the
city buzz for a day -
music, food, pie
competition and more.
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 Aug.
22 - Kitsap Mall North Lot
9/11
Steel Arrival Ceremony
Comemorate the World
Trade Center steel
arrival in Kitsap. Show
your support of the
Kitsap 9/11 Memorial.
Join the motorcycle
escort for pipes and
drums and an arrival
ceremony.
On Saturday Aug. 14
The Cloverleaf Tavern
will host a fundraising
Comedy Show with
proceeds towards
transport of the Kitsap
911 Memorial from NYC to
Silverdale.Silent
auction all night. Shows
at 6pm and 9pm. For
tickets click here.
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 Aug.
21 & 22 - Silverdale
Get your play on at the
Silverdale Shootout,
a 3-on-3 basketball charity
tournament. Benefits Boys &
Girls Clubs, Kitsap Literacy
Council, and Kitsap Food
Bank. Special guest James
Donaldson, a former Seattle
Sonics player, will be
making a visit. The shootout
is open to players from
fourth grade to adults. Come
watch or play in the Slam
Dunk Contest. Last day to
register is
Aug. 16. The Shootout
is hosted at
Silverdale Beach Hotel.
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Aug. 22 - Silverdale
Fun at
the Petersen Farm
Escape the urban buzz
for a day at the farm
with the entire family.
Petersen Farm Day is
a fun event that
includes hay rides,
games, food and more.
The event is part of
efforts by the
Great Peninsula
Conservancy to
preserve a farm that's
more than 100 years old.
Volunteers are wanted to
help save the farm, too
- enroll the family for
a chance to give back!
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Kick it up at the annual
Kitsap County Fair & Stampede!
A
rodeo, XtremeBulls show,
agricultural
exhibits,
carnival, entertainment
and a lot more fun will be
waiting for you at the Kitsap
County Fairgrounds. Country
singer Luke Bryan is the
national headliner - and other
entertainment includes local and
regional acts. Check the
discounts and specials to
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28, South Kitsap
Hogs
for Dogs
Take a relaxing motorcycle
ride along the shores of
Puget Sound, through the
scenic South Kitsap and
North Mason, during the
second annual
Hogs for Dogs. The
charity dice run sponsored
by
Coalition HUMANE starts
and ends at the Floatation
Device in Purdy. Enjoy the
ride, then get a bite to eat
and listen to live music by
Loose Gravel and the Quarry.
The high score wins $500!
See
ride map here. |
North Kitsap Area & Bainbridge
Island
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 August
- Undersea Museum, Keyport
'Get
Wild and Wacky'
Get "Wild, Wacky and
Sometimes Wet" every
Wednesday through the
end of August at the
Naval Undersea Museum.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
on Wednesday, the museum
has free hands-on
activities for all ages
including water tables,
films, face paintings,
visits by Boots the
Diver, crafts and more,
featuring different
undersea themes. Visit
the museum any time with
the family to see
fascinating exhibits
about torpedo and
submarine technology,
ocean environment and
other topics.
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21 - Kingston & Poulsbo
Get into the Slug Hunt
Join the race to find
artsy and quirky slugs
at the second annual
Slug Hunt. For the
$1 slug "hunting
license," you get a map
of where the artistic
creations are hiding
around Kingston.
Finders, keepers! If you
find a slug, your
license entitles you to
keep it. For
a weekend getaway, check
out
Wonderland Retreats,
with locations within
walking distance to
downtown Poulsbo and
Kingston for your
guests.
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Aug 9 - See the
Norwegian Dance
Champions
Norske Dansere at
Sons of Norway.
Aug. 14 - Do a little
dancing yourself at the
Poulsbo Street
Dance,
Saturday Aug 14, 7pm! A
fun day of music and
friends, in Historic
Downtown Poulsbo.
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 Aug.
21 - North Kitsap
Vino Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy a fun wine tasting
event to raise funds for
children with special needs.
The inaugural
Vino Scavenger Hunt
begins in Seabeck and takes
you through North Kitsap to
sample treats and solve
mysteries along the way.
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Aug. 9 - Downtown Poulsbo
Norwegian Dance Champions
Poulsbo Sons of Norway
presents "Norsk
Dansere", Norwegian
Dance Champions from the
Telemark & Numedal areas
of Norway. All ages
welcome at this special
performance 7pm,
preceded by a potluck at
5:30.
Full information here.
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 Aug.
20-22 - Downtown Poulsbo
Poulsbo Arts Festival
Visit Poulsbo's
waterfront as it gets
filled with a display of
arts and crafts during
the three-day
Poulsbo Arts Festival,
a tradition of 20-plus
years. Shop for
beautiful art creations,
listen to live music,
watch dancers, enjoy
delicious food, and
celebrate in style
before summer bids
good-bye!
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 August
- Bainbridge Island
Artist Demos
Watch artists in action
throughout August in
downtown Bainbridge
Island.
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts
presents
Parking Lot Demos.
Watch Sue Skelly
on
Aug. 7 as she
weaves baskets, Raquel
Stanek on
Aug. 14 as she
creates mosaics, the
painting-in-progress by
Christopher Mathie on
Aug. 21, and
Barry McAlister's slab
pottery work on
Aug. 28. The
artists will be working
from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
(or longer) in the
parking lot between
Heart and
Eagle Harbor Books.
Explore some of the
quaint shops downtown
while you're out and
about, including
Adam & Eve Clothing,
Hollydays
and
Indie Banditas.
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 Aug.
19 - Port Ludlow
Enjoy the Flavors of Hawaii
Savor the American
regional cuisine of
Hawaii at
The Resort at Port
Ludlow's Fireside
restaurant.
The Dinners Around the
World series bring
the flavors of different
regions to diners in the
form of multi-course
gourmet meals paired
with wines, beers, and
music! Port Ludlow's
scenic, tranquil setting
makes for a great
weekend getaway, and
there's plenty to do -
from golfing to hiking.
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Gig Harbor and North Mason
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Aug.
14 -Belfair
Sample food from
around the Hood
Canal region,
see classic
cars, listen to
live music,
relax in the
beer garden and
stroll through
arts and crafts
booth at the
annual
Taste of Hood
Canal. Don't
miss the
"world-famous"
Harry's Grilled
Oysters served
every year by
theNorth
Mason Chamber of
Commerce -
just look for
one of the
booths with the
longest lines!
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 Aug. 20-22
- Union
SummerFest at Harmony Hill
Visit the tranquil
Harmony Hill Retreat Center
for a day filled with
activities: wellness
speakers, workshops,
storytelling circle, farmers
and artists market, garden
tours and more - all free!
The annual SummerFest is a
great family event and an
opportunity to support a
center that provides free
programs to cancer patients
from all over the region.
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 Aug.
7 - Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor Wine and Food
Festival A
new signature event debuts
in Gig Harbor, and you'll
want to be there! The
festival will feature a
tasting tent with wines from
more than 35 wineries and
fine dining restaurants,
plus celebrity chef Fabio
Viviani, seminars and visits
with other renowned chefs
and food authors.
Check out the overnight
special rates offered just
for festival revelers by the
Inn at Gig Harbor
-so you won't need to worry
about finding a designated
driver.
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 Aug.
5 & 26 - Gig Harbor
Outdoor Music at Uptown
Tuesday Night Concerts
continue at the classy
shopping center Uptown Gig
Harbor. The free August
performances include Rob
Rigoni on
Aug. 5 and
The Shy
Boys Aug. 26.Uptown
Gig Harbor
is a fun destination that
includes many amazing shops
(think back to school!) and
several restaurants that
offer mouth-watering menus.
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Membership & Marketing
Opportunities
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The Kitsap Peninsula Visitor
& Convention Bureau, your
official state recognized
visitor center for the
Kitsap Peninsula region. In
June, a record breaking
92,000 people visited the
popular www.VisitKitsap.com
website and every month,
this eNewlsetter is sent to
more than 23,000 online
subscribers.
For information about
marketing opportunities on
our website and eNewsletter,
please contact
Lauren Urquhart, KPVCB Sales
& Marketing Manager
at
lauren@visitkitsap.com.
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