Weekend Happenings on the Kitsap Peninsula
Here’s a round-up of some fun things to do this weekend …
Thursday, 8/14, 6 p.m., Music in the Park: Shelton’s outdoor summer concert series at the Shelton Post Office Park in downtown Shelton will feature the band Reincarnation of Rock and Roll this week. Relax and enjoy some “oldies but goodies” from Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, and others. Dress for the weather and come prepared to sit on the lawn. You can find more information here and here.
Saturday, 8/16, 12-3 p.m., Harmony Hill SummerFest & Open House: If you’re a supporter of Harmony Hill, you won’t want to miss their SummerFest and Open House, with tours, light refreshments, a Storytelling Gathering and a garden Q&A session with gardening expert Ann Lovejoy. Admission is free. You can find more information at the Harmony Hill web site.
Saturday, 8/16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Shelton Art Festival: Come to the Shelton Civic Center and enjoy photography, ceramics, jewelry, wood sculpture, quilts, paintings, fiber arts, poetry, and knits.
Saturday, 8/16 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., 2nd annual Wetlands Festival: Theler Community Center will is sponsoring this festival, with a chili cook-off, tons of vendors, the Belfair Farmers Market, and a special performance by The Voetberg Family starting at 4 pm! Take a walk in the wetlands, enjoy some chili and an amazing concert!
Saturday, 8/16, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Salmon Fest: This festival, which includes a salmon BBQ, salmon exhibits, live performances, fine arts, and a “Kids of All Ages” zone, takes place in Shelton, WA, at the Little Creek Casino Resort parking lot. For more information, call Leslie at 360-432-3838.
Saturday and Sunday, August 16-17, Salmon Derby: The 8th annual Hood Canal Salmon Derby offers prizes of $500, $750, and $1000 for first through third place winners. Tickets cost $25. There’s also a FREE kids derby with one $100 first place prize. Get more info at the website for the South Sound Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers.
Now you know there are no excuses for sitting inside and staring at the walls this weekend. Get out there and have some fun!
