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Whaling Days 2026 Guide

Celebrate Whaling Days 2026 in Silverdale with a full weekend of fireworks, live music, parade fun, vendors, family activities, a community run, demolition derby, and waterfront festival energy July 24–26.

Bremerton Bridge Blast 2026

Celebrate summer on the Kitsap Peninsula at Bremerton Bridge Blast 2026, a free two-day waterfront festival with live music, food vendors, family-friendly fun, and fireworks launched from the Manette Bridge.

Mosquito Fleet Fest 2026

Mosquito Fleet Fest returns to Port Orchard May 23–24, 2026, with Carlisle II story sailings, a maritime market, the Seagull Calling Contest, and panel talks.

Poulsbo, WA Gains Global Spotlight with CreativeMornings “Ember” Theme

Kitsap’s creative energy is gaining global attention. Learn how Poulsbo’s CreativeMornings chapter is putting the region—and its artists—on the map through a theme rooted in resilience and connection.

Participants in traditional Norwegian attire march in a parade in Poulsbo, Washington, waving Norwegian flags during Viking Fest, with spectators lining the street on an overcast day.

Viking Fest 2026

Viking Fest Poulsbo returns May 15 through 17, 2026, transforming downtown into a Nordic waterfront celebration with a parade, carnival, timber sports, and Scandinavian food.

Armed Forces Day Weekend in Bremerton

Armed Forces Day Bremerton: the nation's longest-running parade, May 16, 2026. Schedule, viewing tips, and weekend itinerary inside.

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