If you’ve been to the Bremerton area for even a few hours, you’ve probably felt the spirit of our city. Master Orthodontics is honored to have an office here and in Port Orchard. Besides having an abundance of nearby natural wonders, we wanted to highlight and celebrate some of our regional community events on the roster for 2025!
Bremerton Arts District First Fridays
The Bremerton Arts District First Friday Art Walk is a free, monthly community event held on the first Friday of each month from 5 PM to 8 PM, rain or shine! It takes place across several Bremerton neighborhoods, including Downtown Bremerton, Charleston, Lebo, and Manette. The event showcases our city’s vibrant art scene, featuring local artists, musicians, and businesses. Visitors can explore a variety of attractions, such as arcades, retail shops, restaurants, fine art galleries, museums, and performing art stages.
Kells 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Irish Festival
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub in Seattle’s Pike Place Market will host the 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Irish Festival from March 6-17, 2025, featuring live music, traditional Irish fare, and festive events. Highlights include a March 8 kickoff honoring founder Joe McAleese, a St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 15, and daily Celtic performances. Founded in 1983, Kells is a beloved hub for Irish culture, live music, and community gatherings.
KitsapFest
KitsapFest 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the gorgeous Silverdale Waterfront Park. Organized by Live Well Kitsap, this annual event celebrates community wellness and engagement. The festival features a variety of activities, local vendors, and entertainment suitable for all ages. Vendor and sponsor applications are currently open for those interested in participating!
Kitsap Medieval Faire
Come one, come all! June 21st will also kick off an adventure from the Great Barony of Dragon’s Laire at the Kitsap Medieval Faire, where history has been coming to life since 1983. Join the Society of Creative Anachronism for medieval reenactments and thrilling tournaments that will delight kids and adults alike. Witness noble fighters in battle, explore the Artisan’s Village with blacksmiths, potters, and scribes, and enjoy lively music, dance, and storytelling. You can also venture through Merchants Row for various treasures and savor delicious fare from local vendors.
Kitsap Wine Festival
On August 9th, 2025, the Kitsap Wine Festival celebrates 17 years of great wines, delicious food, and live music on the scenic Bremerton waterfront at Harborside Fountain Park. Attendees can sample wines from a growing list of wineries, enjoy gourmet bites from local vendors, and play fun outdoor games like cornhole and ladder golf. This year’s festival features live performances by Jim Basnight and WEPA, and supports Peninsula Dance Theatre (PDT), a women-owned ballet company serving Kitsap County since 1973.
Bremerton Blackberry Festival
If you enjoy blackberries, we know where you’ll be from August 30th – September 1st, 2025! Attendees can enjoy a variety of blackberry-themed foods, live music, and a marketplace featuring over 150 vendors. The festival also offers beer, blackberry wine, and more. Organized by the Bremerton Rotary Foundation and sponsored by Kitsap Credit Union, the festival raises funds for scholarships, parks, nonprofit services, and community projects, with proceeds directly benefiting the Bremerton community.
Poulsbo Film Festival
If you’re a film fan, head up north to this year’s Poulsbo Film Festival. The 2025 festival is scheduled for October 10–12, 2025. It offers attendees a weekend filled with film screenings, filmmaker Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities, all in the charm of an amazing small-town Washington setting. In addition to the main festival, the organizers are introducing the inaugural 47.7 Hour Film Challenge, taking place from February 28 to March 2, 2025. This event invites filmmakers to write, shoot, and edit a short film within a 47.7-hour timeframe!
Port Gamble Country Christmas
Traditionally taking place over the second weekend in December (official 2025 dates TBA), this holiday celebration features a variety of festive activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy hayrides through the town adorned with over 100,000-holiday lights, craft-making sessions for children at Santa’s Workshop, and Western Washington’s only holiday fireworks display. The festivities also include caroling, a community tree lighting ceremony, and opportunities to explore local shops and meet craft vendors.
A Place Like No Other
Our little corner of the PNW has a charm unlike anywhere else (though we may be slightly biased)! When Dr. Caballero and the Master Orthodontics team aren’t building outstanding new smiles, we love to get involved with our amazing community. Many of the events in this blog are held to enrich the lives of the people who call this place home—and we hope you’ll join in on the festivities this year!
