BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL
"NEED TO KNOW"

What to expect?

• Over 25 blackberry-themed foods

• Live Entertainment

• On Your Berry Way - kids stage and crafts on 2nd Street

• Craft and commercial booths on the Bremerton Boardwalk

• Chalk art and kids activities at "Chalk Plaza" between the Hampton Inn and the Kitsap Confernce Center.

• Beer and wine garden provided by the Bremerton Rotary

• Blackberry Wine by Honeywood Cellers. Custom label blackberry wine, blackberry mead, and blackberry cider. All funds go to support local Bremerton Schools.

 

Pets:

• Blackberry Festival is not pet-friendly due to the crowd size, children, and lack of area for your friend to go potty. For the safety of our guests, please leave your furry friends at home. Service animals are welcome.

 

Parking:

• There is a large variety of parking garages located throughout downtown Bremerton. For more information on parking downtown, please check out:

1. Diamond Parking (support our sponsor)

2. Harborside Commons Garage

3. Impark

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​​Stay and play:​

There are many overnight options in Bremerton. Here are just a few that are steps from the festival:

• Hampton Inn & Suites

• Fairfield Inn & Suites

• Bremerton Marina

• Oyster By Inn

• Baymont Inn

• Marina Square Suites

 

Non-Profits:

The Bremerton Rotary produces the Blackberry Festival. Many of our vendors and support services are local nonprofits, including:

• Boy Scout Troop 1540 (servicing our grounds)

 

Downtown Bremerton Area:

Downtown Bremerton has tons of fun things to do, all within walking distance from the festival and the Bremerton/Seattle Ferry terminal:

• Support local restaurants

• Visit our beautiful fountains

• Family-friendly movie theaters, arcades, and virtual reality activities

• USS Turner Joy Museum

• Puget Sound Navy Museum

• Contact the Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce to plan your trip!