By PETE ORBEA
Sun-soaked days and summer temperatures tend to leave a person with a craving for barbecue. With award-winning, Carolina-style barbecue from Mike’s Four Star BBQ, you’ll be left with that summertime craving all year long.
Located in the historic service station in Port Gamble, Mike’s Four Star BBQ has been a key ingredient to the town’s growth and popularity for the past eight years, filling the air with that delicious barbecue smell. Beginning with a roadside barbecue stand at the local Sunday Market, owners Mike and Stefanie Richman renovated the historic service station six years ago into a unique barbecue restaurant while keeping the automotive theme of the service station.
While dining in, you can view vintage license plates and other automotive memorabilia from all over the U.S., or take in a rejuvenating view of Port Gamble and the surrounding woodlands on the outdoor patio.
Mike’s Four Star BBQ features Carolina-style pulled pork, meaty pork spare ribs and smoked dark meat chicken quarters. The garlic Cajun sausage is handmade on site and is Mike’s own recipe. Mike has a severe gluten allergy so the restaurant has many gluten-free options. You can get french fries and potato chips that are gluten-free, fresh from the fryer.
If you are hosting a large party and don’t want to pay for onsite catering, Mike’s has you covered with party packs. The restaurant can also accommodate large groups like rehearsal dinners and other special celebrations. Visit www.mikesfourstarbbq.com/party-packs for more information.
Mike’s Four Star BBQ is open Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Soul Siren to play Alive After 5 concert series
The third annual summer concert series Alive After 5 returns Aug. 14 to historic Port Gamble. We are pleased to present a Western Washington favorite, Soul Siren, proudly sponsored by the Port Gamble General Store & Café.
The concerts will take place on the second Thursday of each month from June through September and each concert is 5-8 p.m. We are also excited to bring to you Betsy and the Boys on Sept. 11. Bring the family for a picnic and soak up some sun while taking in cool tunes this summer. For more on the upcoming concerts, visit www.portgamble.com.
Maritime Music Festival is August
Join us for a family fun day filled with sea shanties and pirate-themed fun, mateys. To learn more, visit www.portgamblemaritimemusic.com.
Trails heat up in August with two races
The Northwest MTB Series is set for Aug. 2 on the Port Gamble trails, so bring your bike and hit the trails for the day. To register for this race, go to www.nwmtbseries.com.
Have you ever wanted to run a half-marathon or a full marathon? The Roots Rock Trail Running series is hosting another race on Aug. 3 on the Port Gamble Trails. For race details, go to www.rootsrockrun.com.
Early Irons NW Car Show is revving up
Car enthusiasts will want to come out to Port Gamble on Aug. 31.
2014 marks the 15th year of car shows in Port Gamble hosted by the Early Irons NW Car Club. All cars and motorcycles are welcome at this popular annual Port Gamble event. Gates open at 7 a.m. with a $20 registration fee for vehicle entries. The show runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
The event organizers are pleased to announce that this year all proceeds from the car show will benefit the West Sound Technical Skills Center in Bremerton. Who will win Best in Show?
More business news
Port Gamble Weddings is set for an exciting month of helping brides and grooms tie the knot.
The staff at Port Gamble Weddings is ready for a busy August, with 17 weddings. Marketing and event manager Julie McAfee, who has overseen nearly 900 weddings in Port Gamble, is excited to announce the launch of a new Port Gamble Weddings & Events website and monthly newsletter. The new website was launched in mid-July and provides wedding planning tips and showcases the Port Gamble wedding experience. Visit Port Gamble Weddings at www.portgambleweddings.com.
You can receive exclusive planning tips and meet our staff by signing up for the monthly newsletter on the new website. Happy planning.
Port Gamble’s 2014 Event Calendar
You can stay up to date with activities and happenings at Port Gamble by subscribing to the monthly Port Gamble e-newsletter.
To sign up for the newsletter, contact the events office at 360-297-8074, or email portgamble@orminc.com.
— porbea@orminc.com
