Many things are changing as we enter into spring in Port Gamble with the biggest the closure of the Hood Canal Bridge. We look forward to welcoming many new and old visitors alike that will be commuting to and from work.
We are getting closer to the closure of the Hood Canal Bridge and many changes in Port Gamble. When you come into Port Gamble, please be aware of road changes – Rainier Avenue, the road that the water towers are at is now a one way road heading into town; Puget Way and View Drive will remain a two-way road.
The parking has changed significantly on View Drive and Puget Way; you will now see no parking allowed on the south side of View Drive. There is also no parking on the north side of the barricade on Rainier Avenue. Please remember that when you park on Rainier Avenue, you can not turn around on the street and go back the way you came in – you must exit from View Drive.
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Business updates:
Hood Canal Vista Pavilion. Our new wedding, conference and event facility is well underway in Port Gamble. The 2900-square-foot facility is located on the site of the former Hotel Puget overlooking Hood Canal. Work is well underway with a completion scheduled for June 30, . The site is a popular wedding destination on the Kitsap Peninsula. The Hood Canal Vista Pavilion is the first significant structure to be built in the town since 1920. The architecture compliments the towns’ historic roots and features a stone fireplace, numerous windows and French doors that open up to beautiful Hood Canal views.
M&M Orchards. The corner fruit stand will open this weekend with fresh apples from their orchards in Wenatchee. They will be open every weekend throughout the month – stop in and say hello and sample an apple. The stand is located by the Sunday Market on Puget Way.
The Dauntless Bookstore. Our charming little town bookstore has moved. Not far … just around the corner. The Dauntless Bookstore in Port Gamble will reopen again on April 25, in its new location -32220 Rainier Avenue NE, Port Gamble. Call 360-297-4043 for further information.
Have you thought of owning your own business or living in historic Port Gamble? If you or anyone you know of is interested, please contact ssmith@orminc.com or {360) 297-7251.
Upcoming events:
Seventh Annual Sunday Market
Sunday Market opened with a bang on April 5th. It was 60 degrees and sunny for our 1st day of the market. Please join us, as we look forward to more sunny days and venturing into summer vs the snow that we have had in the past.
Port Gamble Night on the Town
Every First Friday – Next Art Walk: 4-8 p.m., May 1. Businesses in Downtown Port Gamble, along Rainier Avenue, will feature local artists monthly and a monthly gourmet dinner at the Port Gamble General Store.
Here is what happening at various businesses for Port Gamble’s Night on the Town, for more information on what is happening at each business please check our website, www.portgamble.com.
Port Gamble General Store Dinner – Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and reservations are required. For reservations please call 360-297-8074 or 360-297-7636 to reserve your space for May. A credit card number or payment in full is required to hold your reservation. All cancellations must be made by the Monday prior to the dinner to receive a refund.
Uno De Mayo
Shrimp Gazapacho, Tomato Onion Salad, Zippy Beans and Rice, Tamales, Tres Leches Cake
What is new in Port Gamble?
One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure
Take advantage of the golden rule in Port Gamble as we expand our Sunday Market to include…well, anything. Once a month we’ll be hosting a flea market in conjunction with our Sunday Market. Do you have a storage locker full of stuff you don’t need? Bring it all down. Are you an avid antiquer looking for a place to sell your finds? Bring them down. This is the perfect opportunity to for buyers and sellers alike to meet and make a deal.
Vendor set up is from 9–10:30 a.m. and the booth fee is $10 for a 10×10 booth, with all booths assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Flea Market Days: May 1, June 14, July 5, August 2, September 6. Stay tuned for more information on the Port Gamble Card.…
Here is the exciting Calendar of Events for Port Gamble, please visit our website at www.portgamble.com for a current listing.Every first Friday Night on the Town – Art, Music, Dinner & Businesses
Every Wednesday Knit Night at the Artful Ewe 4–9 p.m.
April – October Port Gamble Seventh Annual Sunday Market
May 1 Flea Market
May 3 Babcock Farms Trail Race
May 9 Historic Walking Tour
May 10 Mothers Day Tea – Tea Room at Port Gamble
May 23 Dirty Dozen Bike Race III
June 6-7 Medieval Faire
June 13-14 Civil War Re-enactment
June 13 Historic Walking Tour
June 14 Flea Market
June 21 Daddy/Daughter Tea – Tea Room at Port Gamble
July 5 Flea Market
July 11-12 Muddy Paw Dog Agility
July 12 Bear of a Run 8 Miler
July 12 Sereni-Tea Event – Tea Room at Port Gamble
July 18 Historic Walking Tour
July 25-26 International Food Festival
July 31 Paddle Kitsap
August 1-2 Great Peninsula Future Festival
August 2 Flea Market
August 8 Port Gamble Garage Sale
August 9 Port Gamble Half Marathon
August 15 3rd Annual Maritime Music Festival
August 16 Sunset Cinema
August 22 Historic Walking Tour
September 6 Roots Rock 50k/25k
September 6 Flea Market
September 12 Ghost Walk & Historic Walking Tour
September 12 Olde World Victorian Supper Tea – Tea Room at Port Gamble
September 12-13 Best Friends Antiques Fall Sale
September 19 Search and Rescue Trail Trek
September 25-27 Old Mill Days
September 26 Forest Festival
October 3,10,17,24,30 & 31 Ghost Walk
October 25 Spooky 12K Trail Race
October 31 Port Gamble Halloween Celebration
October 31 Halloween Victorian House of Horrors Dessert Tea – Tea Room
November 14 Ghost Walk & Historic Walking Tour
December 5 Ghost Walk & Historic Walking Tour
December 12-13 Port Gamble Country Christmas
December 12 Tea Cup Exchange – Tea Room at Port Gamble
December 19 Mrs. Claus Tea – Tea Room at Port Gamble
December 20 “Twas the Night Before Christmas” Reading – Tea Room
