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Here are some suggestions for a quick day trip should you not have a reservation to spend the night somewhere:
BREMERTON BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL
Where: Bremerton waterfront
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday through Monday
Information: blackberryfestival.org
The 23rd annual festival offers three days of activities, events, and shows plus 130 food and craft booths. The schedule includes a fun run, car show, music, touch tanks, fly-overs, chalk art contest and children’s shows.
COAL MINERS DAY
Where: Roslyn
When: Saturday and Sunday
Information: roslyndowntown.net
The 13th annual festival is a celebration of the area’s coal-mining history. Events include a parade, historic tours, the crowning of King Coal and vendors. Also in Roslyn, Runje Park will be the home of the second annual High Country Log Show on Saturday and Sunday.
HOOD CANAL HIGHLAND CELTIC FESTIVAL
Where: Theler Community Center, Belfair
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Information: hoodcanalhighlandfest.org
This is the second year for the festival, which features a Gathering of the clans, highland and Celtic entertainment, pipe bands and Celtic dancers, Scottish and Celtic vendors, highland games and demonstrations, and food vendors.
KELPER'S FESTIVAL AND SHAKE RAT RENDEZVOUS
Where: Pacific Beach and Moclips
When: Saturday through Monday
Information: pacificbeachwa.com/events.htm
The 33rd annual gathering will include a street dance, vendors, parades and Shake Rat events that highlight the timber skills that are part of the community fabric. The kids parade is noon Saturday and the adult parade is noon Sunday. The parade starts in Moclips and makes it way to downtown Pacific Beach.
PACKWOOD FLEA MARKET
Where: Downtown Packwood
When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday through Sunday and 9 a.m.-noon Monday
Information: destinationpackwood.com
Organizers estimate 30,000 people take in the mile-long flea market. Vendor booths are lined up along both sides of U.S. Highway 12. Vendors offer a variety of items, including antiques, toys, bird houses, tools, sporting goods and homemade crafts. Food vendors and local restaurants serve meals.
SAIL CAM ISLE
Where: Cama Beach State Park, Camano Island
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday through Monday
Information: camanosail.com
Camano Sail and Power, State Parks and Recreation, and the Center For Wooden Boats are holding the inaugural Labor Day celebration of small boat sailing. There will be food, games, racing, crabbing and fishing. You can bring your own small boat or rent one from Camano Sail or Center for Wooden Boats. The Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to the event.
WESTPORT SEAFOOD FEST AND CRAFT SHOW
Where: Westport
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
Information: westportgrayland-chamber.org
The 66th annual event is a family feast with fresh fish, oysters and more. The festival also includes live music, vendors and local crafts on the grounds of the Maritime Museum. The cost is $15 for a seafood meal and includes a beverage. You also can take part in Operation Shore Patrol’s beach clean up that day.
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