2012 Kitsap County Fair is Almost Here!

The Kitsap County Fair and Stampede will begin tomorrow Wednesday, August 22nd and run through Sunday, August 26th.

The Xtreme Bull Riding Competition kicks off the fair on Wednesday night at 7 pm.  Click here for ticket information.     

Country star Jerrod Neimann will be performing Thursday night at 9 pm.  Tickets are sill available and can be purchase by clicking here.

The weather should be nice through out the week so get out there and enjoy some classic Americana and hand-dipped corn dogs.

Kitsap Harbor Festival This Weekend!

If you are sticking around this holiday weekend, make time to visit the Kitsap Harbor Festival which starts this Saturday and runs through Monday.

There will be great family friendly events on both sides of Sinclair Inlet.

Hope to see you there!

Here is a run down of the events from their website-

Saturday, May 26, 2012
The Bremerton - Port Orchard foot ferry will operate every thirty minutes from 8:30 AM (departs Port Orchard) until 7:45 PM (departs Bremerton)
Fare is $2.00 Each Way
Bremerton Events
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Bremerton Central Lions Club Pancake Breakfast on the Boardwalk
8:00 AM   Amina’s Recovery Run
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM  Kitsap Arts & Antique Show/4th Street Market
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Kitsap Car Cruz
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM  Kitsap Harbor Regatta
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM  Murder Mystery Weekend
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Bremerton Boardwalk Festivities
Craft/ Merchant/Food Booths
Beer Garden
Live Entertainment
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Historic Military Vehicle Display
Port Orchard Events
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM  Farmers Market
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Murder Mystery Weekend
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Bay Street Merchant’s Beer Garden/Separate Kid’s Root Beer Garden

Sunday, May 27, 2012

The Bremerton - Port Orchard foot ferry will operate every thirty minutes from 8:00 AM (departs Port Orchard) until 7:45 PM (departs Bremerton)
Fare is $2.00 Each Way
Bremerton Events
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Kitsap Motorcycle Cruz-In
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Kitsap Harbor Regatta
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Murder Mystery Weekend
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Historic Military Vehicle Display
TBD (Afternoon)  Motorcycle Demonstration
10:00 AM –6:00 PM Bremerton Boardwalk Festivities
Craft/ Merchant/Food Booths
Beer Garden
Live Entertainment
Special:  US Navy Band Northwest – Puget
Sound Machine 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Port Orchard Events
8:00 AM – 10:00AM Pancake Breakfast at Amy’s On the Bay benefiting the South Kitsap Helpline
8:00 AM   Amateur “Seagull” Wings Cook-Off - Contestant Ck-In
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM  Farmers Market
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Murder Mystery Weekend
10:45 AM   Commercial “Seagull” Wings Cook-Off – Check-In
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Bay Street Merchant’s Beer Garden/Separate Kid’s Root Beer Garden
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM “Seagull” Wings Cook-Off (judging  11:00 AM/distribution of wings 12:00 PM)
1:00 PM – 3:00PM 24th Annual Seagull Calling Contest (Registration 1:00 pm, calling at 2:00PM)

Monday, May 28, 2012

Bremerton Events
TBD   Memorial Day Service onboard USS Turner Joy (DD 951)

Easter Egg Hunts in Kitsap County

Easter arrives this weekend.  Here is a list by region of free local Easter egg hunts.  Happy Easter to all!

BREMERTON

Annual Elks Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday at 1:30 pm
The Elks Club - 4131 Pine Rd NE

Open for the age groups of 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, and 8-10 years. Sheriff Boyer will start the hunt at 1:30 pm. We suggest you arrive early. There will be an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny as the 6000 eggs that he has hidden are hunted.

POULSBO

City of Poulsbo Easter Candy Hunt - Saturday at 1 pm

Raab Park - 18349 Caldart Avenue NE

Join the fun at Poulsbo's Raab Park 

Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday at 10 am
Olympic Evangelical Free Church - 14861 Silverdale Way
For children under 12 years old.  Everyone welcome.

Community Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday at 11 am
2365 Rude Road
There will be eggs, candy, and free drawings for Easter baskets.  For ages toddlers to 6th grade.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

Flashlight Egg Hunt - Friday at 9 pm
Bainbridge Island Teen Center - 9332 Northeast High School Road
Teenagers ages 13 - 18 can grab a flashlight and a container and search for eggs to redeemed for prizes.  


Geo Egg Hunt - Saturday at 9 am
Geo-aching coordinates will be posted at 9 am on the Park District website at www.biparks.org

PORT ORCHARD

Manchester Annual Bunny Hop - Saturday at 12 pm
Manchester Library - 8067 E Main Street
Meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, play games and make crafts.  Participate in the spring spirit by decorating pots and planting a flower.

Children's Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday at 11 am
South Kitsap Regional Park - Jackson Street Entrance
Egg hunting open to children 10 and under with responsible adult.

GIG HARBOR

Spring Egg Hunt - Saturday at 12 pm
Sehmel Homestead Park - 10123 78th Street NE
Bring the kids for a guaranteed chance to find eggs and receive prizes.

Welcome to Karin Kay Properties, Klaus!

Karin Kay is happy to announce that broker Klaus Golombek has joined Karin Kay Properties.

Klaus has been involved in real estate industry for over 45 years and is a welcome addition to our team.  Whether you are looking for a starter home or a dream home, he's ready to help you meet your real estate goals! 

You can welcome him by stopping in at Karin Kay Properties 237 6th Street, Bremerton, or by calling him at (360) 479- 7653.

Home of the Week Returns to Bremerton

A large corner lot (.28 acre!) with circular driveway leads you to a home loaded with potential at 1902 NW Corbet Drive in Bremerton.  Within it's 1,538 finished square feet, 3 bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms can be found.  An unfinished basement adds more value.  It is listed at $149,900.

This vintage fireplace gives the living room a cozy feeling.  Notice the hardwood floors that are found through out the home.

 The dining room is large enough for any party you'd like to have.  Notice the coved ceilings.  Such charm!

The kitchen has plenty of storage space and gas stove.

Out the back door of the kitchen is the private patio.  There is even a pond ready to be stocked with fish!

 

The unfinished basement has 640 square feet of space for all your projects.  There is already a work bench in place.

 

There is even a partial water view from the front porch.


If you would like to schedule a showing to see this home or would like to just learn more about this property, please contact Karin Kay Properties at 360-479-7653 or send an email to officemanagerkkp@yahoo.com.

Strange Brewfest 2012

Looking to do something strange and fun this weekend?  Look no farther than the 8th annual Strange Brewfest in Port Townsend.  This event is hosting over 25 different breweries who will have their strangest flavors of beer on tap.

These special brew flavors range from "Strawberries & Creme" to "Ham on Rye".  There is something for everyone to try and enjoy! 

It's open January 27th (7 - 11 pm), the 28th (1 - 11 pm), and the 29th (1 - 6 pm).  Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door.

For more information, visit their website and I hope to see you there!

Welcome USS Ronald Reagan

Karin Kay Properties would like to welcome all the sailors aboard the USS Ronald Reagan and their families to Bremerton.

We hope you enjoy your stay in our lovely city and take advantage of all it has to offer.

Home of the Week in Port Ludlow

This luxurious waterfront home is located in a gated community on 1215 Ludlow Ridge in Port Ludow.  Listed at $1,078,500, this home contains 3 bedrooms, 3.25 bathrooms within 3,879 square feet.  Beautiful views of the Port Ludlow harbor abound.

The formal living room is located right off the entry.  The elegant fireplace will keep you warm in the winter.  The attached atrium will keep this room bright through out the winter months.

The stately dining room is ready to entertain parties big and small.

The kitchen and adjoining nook is perfect for any cook.  Watch the tides change from the nook while enjoying your morning coffee.

A second fireplace is located in the family room.  Relax here and watch the sunset over the Port Ludlow harbor.

The first room you'll see upstairs is the office.  Imagine penning your next novel here.

 

The master suite offers sweeping views of the harbor.  Here you find another fireplace, a huge walk-in closet, and attached master bath.

 If you would like to schedule a showing to see this home or would like to just learn more about this fantastic property, please contact Karin Kay Properties at 360-479-7653 or send an email to officemanagerkkp@yahoo.com.

Count Down to the Blackberry Festival!

The 22nd Annual Blackberry Festival will be held at the downtown Bremerton Waterfront starting this Saturday, September 3rd.  The festivities will run through Labor Day.

All three days will be filled with children's activities, live music, a wine and beer garden, and much more!  I'd recommend giving the delicious blackberry wine a try.  There also will be a fun run on Saturday morning for all you runners and walkers.

For a complete list of activities and details, click here.

The weather forecast looks pretty favorable for this weekend.  Get out and have some fun!

Home of the Week in Manchester!

Hidden down a country lane in Manchester, 1635 Ginger Place, you will find this well maintained, 5 year old home on .22 acre.  Listed at $275,400, this home contains 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.  From the moment you arrive, you'll notice the quality: Hardi-planked on all sides, tiled entry, the over-sized kitchen with vaulted ceilings, garden window, double ovens and more!  

This large kitchen has plenty of cabinets and even a double oven.  Think of how much easier it will make cooking for holiday gatherings.

 Dining room looks onto to the back deck through a sliding glass door.  Tile floor makes for easy clean-up.

Master suite has a sliding glass door out to back deck.  Tile abounds in the master bathroom.

The two other bedroom are large.  Beautiful white moulding can be found here and throughout the rest of the home. 

A very large family room and bonus room can be found downstairs.  A pellet stove can efficiently heat the room in the winter.  

The fenced backyard contains plenty of room to play.  There is also a peek-a-boo view of the Puget Sound and Seattle.

If you would like to schedule a showing to see this home or would like to just learn more about this fantastic property, please contact Karin Kay Properties at 360-479-7653 or send an email to officemanagerkkp@yahoo.com.

Marilyn and Melanie - Welcome to Your New Office!

Karin Kay is happy to announce that brokers Melanie Gordon and Marilyn Kover have joined Karin Kay Properties.

Both Marilyn and Melanie have extensive histories in real estate sales and customer service.  They are looking forward to exemplifying the Karin' About You attitude!   

You can welcome both them by stopping in at Karin Kay Properties 237 6th Street, Bremerton, or by calling him at (360) 479 – 7653.

Say Goodbye to the Manette Bridge

This is the last weekend Bremerton residents will be able to drive across the 81 year old Manette Bridge.  On Sunday, Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent is holding a going away celebration for the bridge starting at 8 am.  There will be a classic car parade crossing along with a procession of walkers.  The bridge will be officially closed at 10 am.

The bridge will reopen to pedestrians and cyclists, by August 7th.  The new bridge is not scheduled to open until November.     

Bremerton Summer Brewfest This Weekend!

If you love beer, Bremerton's Brewfest will be the place to be this Saturday.  The festival will be located downtown on Pacific Avenue and runs from noon to 9 pm.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 at Silver City in Silverdale or at Pike Pub & Brewery in Seattle.  Tickets at the door will be $20.  Five tastings are included in the ticket price.  Extra tastings can be purchased for $1.50.  

Here's a list of participating breweries:
American Brewing Co.
Battenkill Brewing Co.
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
DerBlokken Brewery
Diamond Knot Brewery
Elysian Brewing Company
Fremont Brewing Co.
Georgetown Brewing Co.
Hale’s Ales Brewery
Hood Canal Brewery
Harmon Brewing Co.
Iron Horse brewery
Mac & Jack’s Brewing Co.
Pike Brewing Company
Port Townsend Brewing
Redhook Brewery
Roslyn Brewing Co.
Silver City Brewery
Slippery Pig Brewery
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing
Sound Brewery
Valholl Brewing Co.
7 Seas Brewing

Also be sure to visit some of the local restaurants for some great food!  Event goers will be able to leave and re-enter the festival with provided wristbands.

4th of July is almost here!

Fourth of July will be here one week from today.  Have you bought your sparklers yet?

If you're more interested in watching fireworks rather then lighting them, here are two shows being held in Kitsap County.

July 3rd, 10:15 pm - Poulsbo will have it's annual show over Liberty Bay.  Get there early to grab a good seat at the waterfront!
July 4th, 10:30 pm - Fathoms O' Fun is providing a show over Sinclair Inlet.  You'll be able to view this from Bremerton and Port Orchard.

Karin Kay Properties would like to wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Farmer's Markets are All Over Kitsap

Did you know Kitsap County hosts six different Farmer's Markets?  With that many, there is sure to be one close to you! 

Bremerton

Thursdays - 4 to 7 pm
Evergreen Park
For more information visit their website.

Silverdale

Tuesdays - 11 am to 4 pm
Old Town Port Parking Lot
For more information visit their website.

Port Orchard

Saturdays - 9 am to 3 pm
Downtown Port Orchard Waterfront
For more information visit their website.

Kingston

Saturdays - 9 am to 2 pm
Mike Wallace Park at the Port of Kingston Marina
For more information visit their website.

Poulsbo

Saturdays -9 am to 1 pm
Poulsbo Village Medical/Dental Center Parking Lot
For more information visit their website.

Bainbridge Island

Saturdays - 9 am to 1 pm
Town Square at City Hall Park
For more information visit their website.

If you know of any others, please let me know!  Send me an email at officemanagerkkp@yahoo.com

Another Great Event in Kitsap County this Weekend

Kitsap Harbor Festival will be celebrated in Bremerton and Port Orchard starting this Saturday the 28th and running through Memorial Day.

 There are tons of events happening on both sides of the harbor.  The highlights: The Murder Mystery Event (Always very entertaining), Seagull Calling Contest, Bremerton Lions Pancake Breakfast (Yum!), and the Car Cruz. 

The foot ferry will operate every 30 minutes during the festival so it will be easy to access all the events.

For more details visit the Kitsap Harbor Festival website.

Great Events in Kitsap County this Weekend

 No matter where you are in Kitsap County this weekend, you'll be close to a parade and other great family activities.

Bremerton will be celebrating Armed Forces Day with a parade on Saturday at 10 am.  The route will meander through downtown.  This parade is the largest and longest running Armed Force Day parade in the country.
For more information visit the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce. 

Poulsbo will be hosting it's annual Viking Fest this weekend.  The festivities begin on Friday at 4 pm with the opening ceremony.  The parade will be on Saturday at 2 pm and will wind through downtown.  There will be food and craft booths located at Anderson Parkway and a carnival at the King Olav parking lot.  
For more information visit the Viking Fest Website.

If nothing else, get out and enjoy the sunshine!  You never know how long it will last.

Home of the Week in Port Orchard

This home located at 1702 Woods Road in Port Orchard is a rare find that sits on over 3 acres and features upgrades you won't find elsewhere.  Listed at $314,900, this 2,213 square foot home contains 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

Recessed lighting draws your attention to the tongue and groove ceiling on the country porch.

The quality of Merbau hardwood floors greet you the moment you enter this lovely home.  Imagine sweeping down this grand staircase to greet your guests in style!

A beautiful full wood mantle showcases a tiled fireplace and a recessed TV shelf.  Built in speakers, tall ceilings and plenty of sunlight encourage hours of memories in the family room.

Bright and cheerful with over-sized windows and recessed lighting. The view of your backyard will be so relaxing as you cook up a storm on granite tile counter tops!

The white crown molding really brings out the beauty of the hardwoods in the over-sized formal dining room.

The vaulted ceiling only makes this over-sized master suite appear even bigger! When you see the walk-in closet with a wonderful organized shelving system or the granite tiled tub enclosure in the master bath, you will know you've found your home.

This is the guest bathroom. Isn't it stunning?

The backyard rolls all the way back to a quaint creek. Fenced, you will also find outbuildings for more storage.

If you would like to schedule a showing to see this home or would like to just learn more about this fantastic property, please contact Karin Kay Properties at 360-479-7653 or send an email to officemanagerkkp@yahoo.com.