the 2nd annual Mosquito Fleet Fest on the Port Orchard waterfront, Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm.
thank you!
Love Kitsap created this wonderful Mosquito Fleet Fest Guide!
2024 schedule of events
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Sailing Option Story Sails Carlisle II
Sail with narrator Josh Farley and hear tales of the Kitsap Mosquito Fleet
More details below, tickets on sale now.
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Self-Guided Tour 'Tarry Not'
Hop on board an old Mosquito Fleet mail carrier and wander around at your own pace.
10am-4pm
SATURDAY ONLY -
Farmers Market Schedule
Waterfront Park
The oldest and longest-running farmers market in Kitsap!9am-2pm
SATURDAY ONLY -
Maritime Themed Vendor Market
Curated vendors and food trucks line the marina entrance with crafts and mementos.
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Gigantic book sale
Kitsap Regional Library
Friends of the Library book sale (inside and outside) at the Library. Fill a bag of books for $5!
10am – 3pm
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Family Fun zone
Polaris Backstage Alley
Knot tying, music, art, bubble machine & more!
12-4pm
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Historical banners
Foot Ferry Terminal
If you miss the story sailings, you can still learn about Mosquito Fleet History here.
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Coloring Contest
Pick up Carlisle II coloring sheets all over town and return to the Kitsap Regional Library.
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Artists Alley
Alley between the Public Market and Myrhes
Artist market with interactive painting activities.
Sponsored by the SK Artists Association in the
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Pirates of Penzance
WWCA (624 Bay Street)
Enjoy songs from Pirates of Penzance at our local performance theater.
3pm-6pm
SATURDAY ONLY -
Historic Storywalk
Waterfront Park
Guided Tour through downtown Port Orchard learning about historic buildings and landmarks.2pm
SUNDAY ONLY -
Scavenger Hunt
30 participating businesses have play sheets available all month long, download and print at home, or pick up at POWA info booth during event.
One lucky player will win a prize basket.May 3-25
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Seagull Calling Contest
Waterfront Gazebo
Port Orchard’s famous Seagull Calling Contest! Sponsored by the SK Chamber.
Registration: 12:30pm
Contest: 1pm
SUNDAY ONLY -
Kitsap Ferries Panel
‘Past, Present & Future’
Gathered by Josephine’sPanel presentation on the history & future of ferries in the Puget Sound
Katie Walters
County Commissioner
John Clauson
CEO, Kitsap Transit
Steve Sego
Friends of the Fast Ferry Coordinator
Carla Sawyer
Passenger Ferry Consultant
Josh Farley
Moderator4pm
SATURDAY ONLY
Carlisle II
StorySailings
* $10 per person *
Ticket sales are open NOW
A guided tour experience, learning about Kitsap’s Mosquito Fleet history with guest narrator and local historian Josh Farley.
Tickets are purchased on this site through the Port Orchard Bay Street Association.
Hosted by: Love Kitsap
Narrated by: Josh Farley
Starting Location: Foot Ferry Terminal
Buy tickets now!
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Carlisle ii
SATURDAY | 11am
Route: East to Waterman area -
Carlisle II
SATURDAY | 1pm
Route: West towards Gorst -
Carlisle II
SUNDAY | 11am
Route: East to Waterman area -
Carlisle II
SUNDAY | 1pm
Route: West towards Gorst
Please Note:
The Carlisle II is an historic vessels and as such, is not ADA compliant. Accommodations for those with limited mobility and special needs might be possible, but there are stairs, confined restroom spaces, and noisy environment.
The only seagull calling contest in America!
Meet the ‘Mosquito Fleet’
‘carlisle ii’
Meet the ‘Carlisle II’ during the Mosquito Fleet Fest!
Carlisle II was built in Bellingham in 1917 by Lummi Island Navigation Company, and first carried freight and passengers between Bellingham and the Carlisle Packing Company's salmon cannery on Lummi Island.
Story Sailings on May 24 & 25 at 11am & 1pm are available to purchase through the link below.
Tarry Not II
Explore the ‘Tarry Not’ during Mosquito Fleet Fest, Saturday only!
Built in 1924 for Joe Bucan by the Bucan Brothers. It is said that Joe could navigate her through dense fog, aided only by a pocket watch and a compass. While moored and working in Olympia for much of her career, Tarry Not II also served as the Sea Blossom Seafood’s company boat. She was originally used as a freight and passenger steamer, often calling at Arcadia, Mason County.
‘Virginia v’
The Virginia V is currently dry-docked in Seattle for repairs.
The S.S. VIRGINIA V sailed her maiden voyage on June 11, 1922, as part of the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet. Her original route was between the cities of Tacoma and Seattle, along the West Pass (also known as Colvos Passage) between Vashon Island and the Kitsap Peninsula.
‘colby’
The area known as South Colby was named after the Colby, a member of the Mosquito Fleet that regularly stopped there. The small community depended on the Colby for transportation by water since roads were almost non-existent. It was a small (really small!) steamboat built in Seattle in 1902.
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