Taste of Port Townsend June 10: We love this event! Sponsored by our Main Street program, fifteen local establishments will offer delightful bites and libations, so come and expand your dining horizons. New this year–don’t miss the Cider and Wine-Tasting event showcasing our fine local offerings. One ticket gives guests admission to fifteen venues on the tour. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth age 12 & under. There will be an option to buy an expanded ticket to participate in the Wine and Cider Tasting at the Banquet Room at Manresa Castle from 6:30-8:30 pm for an additional $10. Five wineries and cider makers are joining in this event.
Secret Garden Tour June 12: This is one of our favorite events as you can tour eight “secret” private gardens. Sponsored by the Master Gardeners, this year’s theme is Art in the Garden, so it should be a real treat! 9:00 am – 4:00, you can get tickets at the Chamber office or at any of the gardens on tour.
Saturday Farmer’s Market: Our Farmer’s Market is a fun way to spend a Saturday morning! Vendors, fresh farm produce, food, music, and a huge gathering of people. The best part is that you can walk from A Bungalow & Hideaway on the Bluff. At the corner of Tyler and Lawrence from 9:00 am – 1:00 every Saturday through October.
Olympic Music Festival July 3 – August 22: Imagine a turn-of-the-century dairy farm nestled on 55 acres of tranquil farmland on Washington’s beautiful Olympic Peninsula…the sounds of exquisite chamber music floating in the air. Inside the beautiful barn, world-renowned musicians, casually clad, are enthralling Northwest natives and visitors with outstanding music from the most-beloved classical composers. That is the Olympic Music Festival, and why we are proud to sponsor it! It is only a 20 minute drive from Port Townsend!
Festival of Fiddle Tunes July 3 – 10: This is always a favorite! Two public performances on July 4th 1:30 – 7:30. The week long experience includes workshops, classes, band labs, tutorials, dances, concerts, singing, open jams, hat parties – all contribute to a week of living, learning, and jamming with masters of North American fiddling traditions. So if you happen to be here during the week…check it out!
The 5th North American Open Water Championship: A 14 mile rowing and paddling race, June 19-20: A full fun weekend of activities for participants….and a special treat for spectators! You will have a nice spot to view it from A Bungalow & Hideaway on the Bluff!
Sail. Row. Experience. Join Northwest Maritime Center captain-instructors for a few hours, an afternoon, or an entire day on the water aboard one of their contemporary or historic sailing vessels, longboats, or a classic powerboat. email: rob@nwmaritime.org to schedule!
Lavender Celebration Tour of Wineries July 10 – 18: Enjoy the Port Townsend and Sequim lavender fields in bloom and enhance your visit as you discover new hidden gems – seven award winning artisan wineries on the scenic North Olympic Peninsula including Fairwinds and Sorensen Wineries in Port Townsend.
Chamber Music Festival July 15-17: Three performances featuring the Calder Quartet with Lucinda Carver. Mozart, Schumann, Haydn & Beethoven will be performed, as well as Masters of Baroque. If you love chamber music, this is a great opportunity to see some amazing talent!
Jazz Port Townsend July 25 – August 1: Live performances are July 29 – 31 between Fort Worden and Jazz in the Clubs! Always popular and simply amazing jazz performances from some of the finest jazz musicians playing today.
Port Townsend Writers’ Conference July 18 – 25: We love this conference because throughout the week there are daily lectures and readings that non participants of the conference get to attend. It is a terrific opportunity to see and hear some fabulous writers. All free!
Whale watching on PS Express every day all summer: A terrific day boat trip from Port Townsend takes you to Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands for lunch and then off to see the Orcas! This is a super comfortable trip and the best way to see the Orcas in their natural habitat….Puget Sound! You can easily walk to the boat from A Bungalow & Hideaway on the Bluff.
So you can see that there is a lot to see and do in Port Townsend this summer! Don’t forget to make your reservations for A Bungalow & Hideaway early as summer is a busy time.
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