• 3:00-5:00PM

    Downtown Waterfront
    Sidney Parkway, Port Orchard, WA
    Cross Streets: Sidney Ave + Bay St

  • Directions from the Freeway Hwy 16 (East + West):
    - Exit at the Old Clifton Rd/Tremont St exit.

    Turn right off of the exit. Follow Tremont St through the roundabouts, staying in the left lane.

    Turn left at the light onto Port Orchard Blvd.

    Turn right onto Bay Street. *Turn towards the water on Frederick Ave, Sidney Ave, or Harrison Ave to access the main parking areas. Street parking is also available.

    Additional directions from Hood Canal (into Gorst via the waterfront):

    Take Hwy 3 South to Hwy 16 East. (If you miss this exit, follow the directions above).

    Take the SR166 Exit (left lane).

    Follow the road along the water into downtown Port Orchard.

  • $2/per ride

    Kitsap Transit is our local transit service and operates foot ferry routes to and from Port Orchard + Bremerton.

    Every 30 minutes foot ferries leave Bremerton and make their way across Sinclair Inlet to our beautiful downtown.

    On the Bremerton side, the foot ferry terminal and the Washington State Ferry (WSF) terminal are located side by side, making it easy for travelers to journey from Seattle to Port Orchard without a vehicle.

    Forms of payment accepted are cash or Orca Card. No advanced ticket purchase is required.

    Riding over from Seattle? You’ll find the Seattle > Bremerton ferry schedule on the Washington State DOT site.

  • Street parking is open and available all evening for free. Take a look at our parking map to note the closest street parking options.

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Annual Scarecrow Contest

The Annual Scarecrow Contest is an opportunity for the community to show off their creativity and love of downtown Port Orchard while celebrating the fall season. Over three weeks in October and November, members of the Port Orchard community will showcase their scarecrows around downtown Port Orchard. Submitted scarecrows are judged by an esteemed panel of local officials, business owners, and artists, and the public can vote for the People’s Choice.
Winners receive trophies and/or plaques commemorating their accomplishments!

Enter the Contest

CONTEST RULES

  • CONTEST is open to all ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups & businesses, and participation is free. 

  • All entrants agree to allow the use of their name(s) and photos for promotional purposes.  

  • Any materials may be used, but scarecrows due to the length of the contest we suggest avoiding perishable materials.

  • Entries must be appropriate for a community/family event; no politics, no gore, etc. 

  • The categories for the contest are the following: Family/Individual, Business, or Non-Profit  

  • Entries should be sturdy and freestanding. Each display may be up to 3’ wide and 8’ high.

  • NO powered or electric displays are allowed. 

  • Your submission will be on display at the Port Orchard Market unless you make an arrangement with a business on Bay St (between Frederick + Harrison).

  • Contest entries must be registered and on display by October 16th to be part of judging. The Judges awards will be  announced on October 28th. Winners for each category will be determined by a committee appointed by the Port Orchard Bay Street Association.
    Judges' decisions are final.

  • People’s Choice voting will begin Friday, October 18th, and voting will be open until November 4th. People’s choice voting will be online or at the Port Orchard Market, and the winners of the People’s Choice Award will be notified no later than November 6th. 

  • Once you register to vote, you’ll be emailed your entry number and additional information about displaying your entry.