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.

Fabulous Home of the Week in Port Orchard

Nestled down a long winding driveway, past a gated entrance, lies a welcoming traditionally styled home at 3634 SE Engledow Lane in Port Orchard. You will immediately notice the attention to quality and pride of ownership.  Listed at $474,950, the home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths within its 2,904 square feet.

Walk through the entry and you will arrive in the gourmet kitchen.  Granite counters sit atop cherry stained cabinets.  There is a breakfast bar and even a special spot to store your wine glasses and bottles.

Past the kitchen is a gigantic recreation room.  There is room for a dining area, a media center, and even billiards!  Windows abound keeping this room very bright with natural light.

A formal living room can also be found downstairs.  A propane fireplace gives this room a warm feel.

 Upstairs are all 4 bedrooms including the master suite with a jetted soaking tub and walk-in closet.

Trex decking wraps around the outside of the entire house.  There is even a spot for a hot tub! 

 

There is also an additional out building with a loft and office space.

The surrounding 2.51 acres that the home sits on is spectacular no matter what the season.  Enjoy taking a walk through your own woods on already constructed trails.

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.

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.

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.