SPRING PREVIEW Kitsap Peninsula 2026: Farmer’s Markets & more!
Spring is here!
With the longer days, blossoming glory, and unpredictable weather come all of the seasonal events and activities that make Kitsap truly unique.
Spring is the season when the event gates begin to open and flood the community with unforgettable experiences.
Here’s a list of must-do spring adventures on the Kitsap Peninsula!
spring events
Spring is full of fun in Kitsap’s collection of quaint PNW communities. Many communities host spring festivals, markets, and events. Here is a peek at what’s in store for the next couple of months!
May 1 | Bremerton
Opening Day: Bremerton Night MarketMay 15-17 | Poulsbo
Viking Fest
May 17 | Bremerton
Armed Forces Day ParadeMay 23-24 | Port Orchard
Mosquito Fleet FestJune 6 | Bremerton
Wayzgoose KitsapJune 6 | Kingston
Pirate FestivalJune 13 | Poulsbo
Midtsommer FestJune 20 | Port Orchard
Opening day: Port Orchard Night Market
Poulsbo Beer Run
March 14th
This fun Poulsbo tradition is a great way to celebrate your love of beer and community, and also get moving with friends. Visit all locations on a 4-mile route, then head back to your starting point to receive your finisher’s prize!
Participating breweries include Valhöll, Rainy Daze, Western Red, Echoes, Ty’s Wine & Brew, and Bushel and Barrel Ciderhouse (at the Viking Statue)
Location: various downtown Poulsbo breweries
St Paddy’s Day Parade
March 14th
Gather in downtown Bremerton, clad in green, for this super fun annual community event celebrating Irish heritage and St. Patrick’s Day from 2-5pm.
Location: Downtown Bremerton / 4th + Pacific Ave
2026 Annual Events
Save the dates for even more events coming in summer, fall, and winter 2026!
The communities of Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Kingston, Port Gamble, Silverdale, Bremerton & Port Orchard host a variety of unique and fun events throughout the year. We’ve rounded up the major events for 2026 so travellers and locals can plan their Kitsap adventures accordingly. From Poulsbo’s Viking Fest to the iconic Bremerton Bridge Blast, there’s plenty to do every month of the year…
VIking Fest
May 15-17th
Viking Parade, carnival, street fair, music, strongman contest, road race, and a pancake breakfast make Viking Fest an iconic Kitsap Peninsula spring tradition.
Don’t you dare miss the Viking Parade!
One of the highlights of the festival is the iconic Viking Parade. The parade starts at 2:00pm on the Saturday of Viking Fest.
The Viking Parade begins on 6th & Fjord and ends at Martha & Mary on Front Street. The best viewing is along Fjord Drive and Front Street. Be sure to get there early to grab a good spot, especially downtown as it can get quite crowded.
Pirate Festival
June 6th
Get ready for Kingston’s fun and family-friendly festival, coming to Mike Wallace Park on June 6th, 2026.
Pirates and their pals will arrive at North Kitsap’s waterfront city of Kingston on the first Saturday of June, kicking off the summer festival season with flair! The Puget Sound Pirates will be on hand, setting the mood, galavanting around Kingston, and being generally jovial, along with over 40+ vendors, live music, and family activities! Kids will love the bouncy houses and a treasure hunt, and a rum & beer garden for the adults will be a welcome spot to rest and relax!
Mosquito Fleet Fest
May 23-24
The Mosquito Fleet was the name of a vast array of steamships that ferried people and goods around the Kitsap Peninsula before the advent of automobiles in the late 1800s to the 1920s. At this time, maritime vessels, like steamers, tall ships, and canoes, were the only reliable way to stay connected to other communities and the outside world. To celebrate this unique heritage, the Port Orchard Bay Street Merchants Association is hosting the 3rd Annual Mosquito Fleet Fest!
Guides for all of your favorite spring events + Activities
Visit Kitsap and stay for awhile!
farmers markets
Opening Dates
poulsbo: MARch 28
Bainbridge: April 4
Port Orchard: April 4
Seabeck: May 3
Bremerton: May 7
Kingston: May 10
Silverdale: TBD
night markets + art walks
Opportunities to ‘shop local’ ramp up during the spring season and continue to swing into high gear as we head towards summer. Support local brands and makers while scoring unique gifts for loved ones at these Kitsap holiday markets and local events.
Opening Dates
TBD | Bainbridge
Moonlight market | 5-9pMTBD | Kingston
Storie Vintage | 10aM-5pMMay 1 | Bremerton
Boardwalk Market | 5-9pMTBD | Kingston
Sunset Market | 5-8pMJune 20 | Port Orchard
Night Market | 6-10pMFirst Friday Art Walk | 5-8pM
Bremerton, year-roundFirst Friday Art Walk | 5-8pM
Bainbridge Island, year-roundFirst Friday After party | 8pM
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, year-roundSecond Saturday Art Walk | 5-8pM
Poulsbo, year-round
Kitsap Nurseries
Shop local for spring starts, florals and indoor plants at the nursery or garden center nearest you! From hobbit houses to selfie-worthy trolls, each nursery has its own flair and unique experience, all are equally knowledgeable about caring for your dream garden and indoor plant collections. Here are just a few of the local favorites, see the link for a full list of Kitsap gardens and nurseries.
Brothers Greenhouse
Valley Nursery
Bainbridge Gardens
Olmsted’s nursery
ELANDAN Gardens
Kitsap’s State Parks
State Parks on the Kitsap Peninsula are truly distinct.
We love exploring our state parks, no matter the season, but spring and summer are truly special times to get outside and appreciate all that the Kitsap Peninsula has to offer.
Miles of shorelines, thousands of wooded acres, hundreds of camping sites, and boundless adventures await inside each of our precious state parks.
Editor’s Note: Entering a Washington State Park will require paid admission. If you plan to visit more than one park per year, the Discover Pass is the most useful tool for admission. You can purchase your Discover Pass online, in person at any state park location, while renewing your vehicle license, while purchasing a state fishing or hunting license, or at several retail locations near you.
Manchester State Park
Illahee State Park
Scenic Beach State Park
Kitsap Memorial State Park
Wine, Cider, spirits + Beer
Visiting a local farm, vineyard, brewery, or winery is an iconic PNW experience. Here’s a great list to start exploring. You can also visit our Adventure Guide for 26 adventures to have in 2026.
Planning for summer? Use these adventurous locals as your guide for Kitsap inspiration.
Explore Kitsap like a local! Locals love summer on the Kitsap Peninsula. Explore Kitsap through each local’s individual lens as they spill the tea on their favorite spots around Kitsap to hang out.
Additional Spring Inspirations
Kitsap Annual Events Calendar - Mark your Calendar with this Kitsap County community events overview! Featuring events on Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Poulsbo, Bremerton, Silverdale, and Port Orchard, this guide will help you plan your Kitsap Peninsula travels, road trip, weekend, or staycation. Farmers markets, summer festivities, holiday fun, and so much more!