The Kitsap County Fair & Stampede is an annual event at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in Bremerton, which runs on the last weekend in August before Labor Day. The popular fair offers traditional entertainment: carnival rides, a demolition derby, live music, livestock and agricultural exhibits as well as kids' activities. In addition to that, the fair features about 1,000 exhibitors, including commercial vendors, plenty of food and beverages vendors, and a lot more. Kitsap County Fair boasts an annual attendance of 80,000 people,
Rodeo Events
One of the main highlights of Kitsap County Fair is a 4-day rodeo, which consists of eight events each evening of the fair. You'll have a chance to witness barrel racing, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, break-away, and bull riding, all performed by skilled riders.
Because the show's program is jam-packed with performances by more than 200 contestants, the organizers host an additional rodeo show called Rodeo Slack. Those who didn't fit into the main schedule will impress you with their skills in calf roping, barrel racing, break-away roping, and steer wrestling. Both events are held at the Thunderbird Arena, which also hosts Xtreme Bulls, a thrilling bull-riding spectacle.
Entertainment & Music
Other events hosted at the venue include the Destruction Derby, Draft Horse Show, monster trucks, carnival rides, and more. You also have an opportunity to see some famous and up-and-coming live performers and local talent: dancers, singers, and comedians. Some of the stars featured in the past lineup include The Bootlegs, Heart by Heart, JJ's Luck band, Kara Hesse, and more.
Food & Beverages
No fair or carnival takes place without the delicious snacks and traditional festival fare. At the Kitsap County Fair, you'll be able to treat yourself to kettle corn, eggrolls, potstickers, elephant ears, burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, fried veggies, and much more. To slake your thirst, consider buying bean water, lemonade, a slushie, Thai tea, or any other drinks offered at the venue.
Schedule & Hours
The main rodeo program unfolds on Fridays at 6:30 pm. Rodeo Slack takes place at 9 am on Thursday and Friday, while Xtreme Bulls begins on Saturday at 11 am. The festivities normally span from 9 am to 11 pm.
History of the Fair
The first Kitsap County Fair was hosted in 1923. Since the 1960s, it has been held in Bremerton, the largest city in Kitsap County, connected to the eastern shore of Puget Sound by ferry. The Kitsap Stampede was first held in 1960 after the construction of the fairgrounds arena.
