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SUMMARY:15th Annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival
DESCRIPTION:15th Annual Gig Harbor Beer & Cider Festival\n\n\nThe 15th Annual Gig Harbor Beer & Cider Festival returns to the Uptown pavilion on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026. Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Gig Harbor\, this community favorite runs from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and directly supports local nonprofits and families. Attendees can enjoy five hours of craft beverages\, live music\, and classic festival food in a lively outdoor atmosphere. \n\n  \n\nBrewery Lineup & On-Site Activities\nThis year’s festival features a curated selection of 18 custom-crafted local breweries and cideries from across the region. While you sample the Pacific Northwest’s best craft beverages\, you can also participate in several unique festival events: \n\n  \n\n\nStein-Holding Contest: Test your strength and endurance in a traditional beer stein-holding competition. \n\n \n\nBest Beer Shirt Contest: Wear your most creative or humorous brewery gear for a chance to win local bragging rights. \n\n \n\nLive Music: The event opens at noon with live performances from The Shy Boys and My Guilty Pleasure. \n\n \n\nFood Vendors: Kiwanis will be serving their famous pretzel necklaces and grilled hot dogs on-site. \n\n \n\n\nTicket Details & Entry\nTickets for the festival are priced at $44.52. It is important to note that this is a strict 21+ only event; no children or pets are allowed unless they are registered service animals. The festival will proceed rain or shine\, with extra tents available if the May weather turns damp. \n\n  \nThings to Do in Gig Harbor This Weekend\nIf you are looking for other things to do in Gig Harbor this weekend\, the city is packed with activity: \n\n  \n\n\nHarbor in Bloom Spring Faire: Visit the Civic Center Green from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday for local crafts\, food vendors\, and workshops. \n\n \n\nVirginia V Happy Hour Cruise: Enjoy a unique “Happy Hour Cruise” on the historic Virginia V steamship from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Saturday. \n\n \n\nInto the Woods: Gig Harbor High School’s production of this classic Sondheim musical has final shows at 6:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. \n\n \n\nSpring Cleanup: Join Council member Robyn Denson for a roadside cleanup near Harbor Family Park starting at 8:00 AM Saturday.
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SUMMARY:Viking Fest 2026: Schedule\, Events & Where to Park in Poulsbo
DESCRIPTION:Viking Fest 2026: Survival & Parking Guide\nViking Fest 2026 is Poulsbo’s legendary celebration of Scandinavian heritage\, running from May 15–17\, 2026. To help you navigate the crowds and the chaos\, here is your definitive survival guide. \n\n  \nViking Fest 2026 Events & Schedule\nThe festival kicks off Friday at noon and features traditional Norwegian food\, timber sports\, and high-energy contests. \n\n  \n\n\nViking Village & Street Fair: Daily along Anderson Parkway\, featuring craft booths and food vendors. \n\n \n\nThe Carnival: Located in the King Olaf parking lot. Hours are Friday (4–10 PM)\, Saturday (10 AM–10 PM)\, and Sunday (10 AM–6 PM). \n\n \n\nViking Fest Road Race: Saturday from 9:00–11:00 AM. \n\n \n\nThe Grand Parade: The festival’s crown jewel starts Saturday at 2:00 PM\, running from 6th & Fjord to Front Street. \n\n \n\nEating Contests: Sunday morning at the Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion\, including donuts and ice cream (10:00 AM) and the legendary lutefisk eating contest (12:15 PM). \n\n \n\nWhere to Park in Poulsbo (The Pro Guide)\nParking in downtown Poulsbo during Viking Fest is notoriously difficult\, as most central lots are closed for vendors and the carnival. \n\n  \n\n\nThe Official Shuttle: Take the shuttle to save your sanity. It runs from North Kitsap High School (1780 NE Hostmark St). The cost is $3.00 each way\, with proceeds supporting local youth programs. \n\n \n\nOutlying Lots: Limited street parking is available at Poulsbo Village (19351 8th Ave NE) or Jensen Street\, but do not park in business lots during their operating hours. \n\n \n\nHandicap Parking: Limited spots are available near the event\, including the Edward Jones lot close to Front Street. \n\n \n\nRoad Closures: 6th Avenue is closed from Hostmark St to Fjord Drive on Saturday for the race and parade. Anderson Parkway is closed to all traffic for the duration of the street fair. \n\n \n\nViking Fest Survival Tips\n\n\n\nCash is King: While many vendors take cards\, bring cash for smaller food stalls\, games\, and the $3.00 shuttle. \n\n \n\nParade Seating: Sidewalks along Front Street fill up early. Claim your spot by 1:00 PM if you want a front-row view of the parade. \n\n \n\nPNW Layers: Poulsbo weather in May is unpredictable. Wear layers and bring a light rain jacket. \n\n \n\nLefse & Donuts: Visit Sluys Bakery early for traditional Norwegian lefse\, as lines can wrap around the block during peak festival hours.
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SUMMARY:Road to Rebellion 250th Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Pacific WA America 250 Celebration: A Free LibertySeed Event\nShow Image \nQuick details — Pacific WA America 250 Celebration \n\nDate: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\nLocation: 305 Milwaukee Blvd S\, Pacific\, WA\nCost: Free and open to the public\nRegistration: Not required — just show up\nHosted by: Project Appleseed (Revolutionary War Veterans Association) · LibertySeed format\nType: Speaking engagement and historical celebration. No firearms instruction takes place at this event.\n\n\nWhat Is the Pacific WA America 250 Event?\nOn Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, the City of Pacific\, Washington is hosting a free public America 250 Celebration — part of the nationwide commemoration marking 250 years since the founding of the United States. The Pacific WA America 250 event is being delivered as a LibertySeed\, a speaking-format program run by volunteers from Project Appleseed and the Revolutionary War Veterans Association (RWVA). \nIf you’ve heard of Project Appleseed before\, you may know them for their rifle-marksmanship clinics. This is not one of those. A LibertySeed is the speaking-only format — pure American history\, no firearms instruction. Bring the family. Bring kids. Bring grandparents. There is no equipment to rent\, no fee to pay\, and no signup form to fill out. \nWhat to Expect at the Pacific WA America 250 Celebration\nThis is more than a single talk. The day’s program includes a full Revolutionary-era experience built around the story of how America was actually born — not the version most of us got in seventh-grade civics. Attendees will see: \n\nReenactors in period costume and gear\nHistorical experts sharing primary-source accounts\nCannon demonstrations\nMusket demonstrations\nA chance to sign your own name on the Declaration of Independence\nThe Project Appleseed volunteers’ signature talk on “The Three Strikes” and “The Day the Shot Was Heard ‘Round the World”\n\nThe cannon and musket demonstrations are exactly that — demonstrations\, not instruction. Visitors observe; they do not handle weapons. This makes the event family-friendly and accessible to people of every age. \nThe Story Behind April 19\, 1775\nThe Pacific WA America 250 program is anchored to a single date: April 19\, 1775 — the day the American Revolutionary War began at Lexington and Concord. Project Appleseed volunteers describe this as the day “that forever changed the course of our Nation.” \nWhy does that date matter? And who were the people actually standing on the green that morning? The answers aren’t the textbook version. The Project Appleseed volunteers tell the story of the Three Strikes — three pivotal moments inside the larger story of April 19\, 1775 — in a format the RWVA has refined over more than two decades of presenting in communities across the country. \nThe Pacific WA America 250 LibertySeed is your chance to hear that story told the way it was meant to be told: not as memorized dates and battlefield names\, but as a story about ordinary citizens who made an extraordinary decision. \nWho Is Project Appleseed?\nProject Appleseed is the public-education program of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association\, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The organization runs two formats nationwide: \n\nAppleseed shoots — weekend marksmanship clinics that combine historical instruction with rifle skill-building.\nLibertySeeds — speaking-only events focused exclusively on American Revolutionary history.\n\nThe Pacific WA America 250 event is a LibertySeed\, meaning it is the speaking-only format. The volunteers are passionate amateur historians who deliver this content for free\, in their own time\, because they believe Americans should know the actual story of how the country began. \nWhy This Event Matters in 2026\n2026 marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence — the Semiquincentennial\, or “America 250.” Communities across the country are hosting events throughout 2026 to mark the occasion. The Pacific WA America 250 LibertySeed is one of the only Pacific Northwest events combining the formal America 250 commemoration with the Project Appleseed historical-education tradition. \nPacific is a small city in Pierce and King Counties. Hosting a free\, open-to-the-public America 250 celebration here — rather than in a major metro venue with paid admission — keeps the event accessible to families across the South Sound region. \nHow to Attend the Pacific WA America 250 Celebration\nIt’s the easiest event registration in America. There isn’t one. \n\nShow up at 305 Milwaukee Blvd S\, Pacific\, WA on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\nBring your family\nBring a folding chair if you want comfortable seating\nBring a phone or camera — the cannon demonstration alone is worth the photo\n\nThe event is free. No tickets\, no RSVP\, no donations required. Just show up. \nContact and Questions\nFor questions about the Pacific WA America 250 LibertySeed\, contact: \n\nAmy Randall-Vradenburg — amy.randall.vradenburg@appleseedinfo.org\nWashington State Project Appleseed — WA@appleseedinfo.org\nProject Appleseed national — appleseedinfo.org
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