The Kitsap Harbor Festival helps open boating season May 25 and 26 in Bremerton and Port Orchard.

Several thousand people are expected to attend the two-day event. The Bremerton-Port Orchard foot ferry will operate every 30 minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Fare is $2 each way. Participate in the Murder Mystery or wear a costume and get a free ferry ride.

Among the highlights in Bremerton: 
— On the boardwalk, more than 50 booths featuring food, crafts and interesting new and familiar items.
— KidZone.
— Kitsap 4th Street Market.
— Kitsap Car Cruz.
— Historic military vehicle display.

Among the highlights in Port Orchard: 
— Murder Mystery activities for adults and children.
— 25th Seagull Calling Event and wings cookoff. 
— Port Orchard Farmers Market and Fathoms O’ Fun.
— Free movies.— Waterfront Park dedication ceremony.
— Navy Band Northwest “Deception Brass.”— Cloak & Dagger Ball.

For more information about the weekend’s events, go to www.kitsapharborfestival.org. For stories about the weekend’s events, go to BremertonPatriot.com or PortOrchardIndependent.com.