As spring arrives in the Kitsap Peninsula, Port Gamble is bustling with even more activities and events. Look out for these favorite annual events, as well as the celebration of some very special anniversaries.
— The Port Gamble Cruise-In returns to town May 2. Every Thursday evening through September, car buffs bring out their classic, new or unique cars to show off on the lawns beside Mike’s Four Star BBQ and Gamble Bay Coffee. It’s a wonderful setting as owners and onlookers mingle for car talk over barbecue or coffee. The weekly Cruise-In is free and open to everyone.
— Speaking of BBQ, Mike’s Four Star BBQ celebrates its seventh year of providing award-winning Carolina-style barbecue in historic Port Gamble. The anniversary celebration is May 3. Stop in for cake and enter to win one of two dinners for four featuring Mike’s pork spare ribs, sliced brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, Carolina-style coleslaw and barbecued beans.
Mike’s has been voted the best barbecue in North Kitsap from 2010-12 by readers of the North Kitsap Herald and Kingston Community News. The restaurant also was a finalist in the Best BBQ category in Evening Magazine’s annual Best of Western Washington. Mike’s, located in the historic service station on Highway 104, is open Wednesday through Sunday. Visit www.mikesfourstarbbq.com for more details.
— You can pick up your piece of local history on May 18, when the Port Gamble Museum holds a spring-cleaning sale. The museum curator has hand-picked items for sale to the public, ranging from antique bottles and photos to historic chairs. The sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or while supplies last, at the museum.
— On May 18-19, Port Gamble will become a paradise for fiber artists during the Fibers and Fabrics event, now in its second year, presented in collaboration with The Quilted Strait and The Artful Ewe. It will be filled with two days of classes, demonstrations, prizes and vendors. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Sunday.
— Restorative Yoga in Port Gamble returns for its third session on May 23. The class will be held in the beautiful wood-lined conference center with carpeted flooring and views of Gamble Bay.
This is the first of four yoga sessions that focus on gentle, restorative yoga with use of props for support. The classes are suitable for beginners or those seeking to deepen their practice. Additional classes will be held May 30, June 6 and June 13.
The cost is $40 for all four classes, but classes max out at eight students so sign up quickly. For information and registration, contact Trish Olson, pason@comcast.net or (360) 697-2901.
— Of Sea & Shore Museum, on the second level of the Port Gamble General Store, celebrates its 40th anniversary on May 26. This unique museum boasts a beautiful selection of marine treasures. To help celebrate the anniversary, museum curator Tom Rice is traveling from his home in Phuket, Thailand, to attend and museum docents will answer questions and provide tours. Refreshments will be provided.
— June Faire will be back for its 12th year at Port Gamble on May 31-June 2. This public demonstration recreates the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Enjoy armored and rapier combat, archery, dancing, bards, arts and crafts, merchants and more.
— Port Gamble Weddings will hold an open house from 1-4 p.m. June 1 at the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion. If you’re interested in holding a wedding or event at one of Port Gamble’s beautiful facilities, this is a great opportunity to meet preferred vendors, tour the spaces and have your questions answered by our experienced staff.
— For more events information, call (360) 297-8074 or email portgamble@orminc.com.
