Welcome to the Kitsap Peninsula!

Make Plans today to head to the Kitsap Peninsula for some some very special events in September. Click on our eNewsletter or visit our Calendar for more ideas.

September 8 - Poulsbo Wine Walk, September 11 - Poulsbo Americana Music Festival, and Murder Mystery Weekend - Port Orchard, September 12, Salmon Celebration - Belfair-Hood Canal, September 18, Keyport Centennial Plus Celebration, September 19, KCAA Harvest Dinner & Chef Show-Off at OC campus. Plan to start a new tradition on September 25, Kitsap 1st Annual Oktoberfest at Kitsap Mall north parking area.

September 2-26 -Kitsap Open Table Tennis Tournament -Free admission! Spend the weekend head to the Kitsap Fairgrounds. Watch Yiyong Fan of Seattle, No. 1 player in the USA for nine straight years (and currently at No. 2) attempt to take back his top title and take home a share of the $6,055 in prize money. More than 200 players are expected to attend from around the country and Canada.

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Check our Calendar for events all around the Kitsap Peninsula. Stay for the day, the weekend, or the week! There's plenty to do and see on the Kitsap Peninsula!

THIS WEEK - Visit Our Calender of Events and click on our eNewsletter for details of events listed below and more things to do on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Visit our KPVCB Visitor Blog for more details.

FARMERS MARKETS: Tuesday in Silverdale, Wednesday in Suquamish, Thursday in Bremerton, Saturday in Bainbridge, Kingston, Poulsbo, Pt. Orchard, & Belfair, and Sunday in Pt. Gamble!

The Kitsap Peninsula is featured in travel articles around the region and the world! Visit our NEWS to read more about local Kitsap Peninsula communities, attractions and businesses.

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Kingston and Hansville's Point-No-Point Lighthouse featured in July issue of Sunset Magazine! For a true visitor experience, hop aboard a Washington State Ferry! Take a quick 30-minute ride to Bainbridge Island or enjoy a relaxing hour feeding seagulls and sipping your favorite refreshment!

For more events, click on Calendar or Things to Do buttons above!


Welcome to the KPVCB's new, upgraded website offering even more visitor information about the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula...The Natural Side of Puget Sound (TM).

Featured are exciting things happening in all the unique communities that make the Kitsap Peninsula a great place to visit all year round; from community artwalks to sporting and tournament events, from farmers' markets to regional fairs, rodeos, races, and parades. You'll always find something to do on the Kitsap Peninsula.

The new website also features easily downloadable guides, maps and brochures, and quick links to local services, amenities and attractions. The new site also makes it easier to learn about our excellent conference, meeting, reunion and wedding venues, awarding winning golf courses, and beautiful and affordable marinas that line the Kitsap Peninsula from Hansville to Union. We also added brand new Military and Relocation sections, with vital links for those transferring to Kitsap, or those considering a move here. We are updating our PDF Library and Quick Links sections which will be added in the next few days.

The new KPVCB website was created entirely by professionals who live, work and play right here on the Kitsap Peninsula. Please click on the button above for more details and recognition.

We'll also be adding dozens of links and information about special events...in the meantime, be sure to visit our popular Calendar of Events.

Check out our new Visitor Blog and Sports Blog, too.

KPVCB blogs feature news and tidbits about local events, special places, people and hidden treasures around, over, under and above the Kitsap Peninsula. You'll hear from KPVCB staff, board members, local writers, environmentalists, food lovers, and others who will share their favorite places and adventures. Our sports blog keeps you up-to-date on upcoming events.

Click to visit the Kitsap Wedding Page!

Now is a great time to plan your wedding so you can say "I Do" on the Kitsap Peninsula...the Natural Side of the Puget Sound! You'll find lots of information on our Wedding page including ideas for the perfect venue and a wide range of excellent services. Our members are happy to help you plan your anniversary, reunion or other special celebration.

The Kitsap Peninsula lies in the heart of Puget Sound surrounded by over 250 miles of saltwater shoreline and located between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State.

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Kitsap offers miles of accessible shoreline, world-class golf courses, an eclectic collection of communities and endless recreational, cultural and scenic discoveries.

With every community on the water, including the popular destinations of Kingston, Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Belfair and Gig Harbor, you’ll find spectacular views of mountains and water at every turn, as well as some of the best boating destinations in Puget Sound.

The combination of Native American, Scandinavian, military and pioneer attractions, all within a one-hour radius, makes Kitsap an easy-to-tour destination rich in history and diversity. It's easy to see why Kitsap is one of the region's favorite get-away destinations.

Surrounding Kitsap you'll findthe Seattle and Tacoma metropolitan areas; the Olympic Peninsula; Victoria and Vancouver, Canada; Portland, Oregon; and three National Parks, all within easy touring distance while enjoying Kitsap's central location.

Save items in your “Kitsap folder” and you’ll have an organized listing, to save or e-mail, when you leave our site.  We hope this feature will help you plan your trip to the Kitsap Peninsula.