Annual Events

Whether you are into art, beer, culture, sport, festival, or all of the above, add a Bainbridge Island event to your itinerary. These are the yearly ones — browse by month, then check the events calendar for this year’s dates.

January

Mochi Tsuki Annual Festival

For over a millennium, making and eating the sweet rice treat mochi (moe-chee) has been a celebrated New Year’s tradition in Japan, with generations of families and communities coming together to wish good health and prosperity for the new year.

February

Chilly Hilly Bike Ride

More than 5,000 cyclists ride the 33-mile ride around Bainbridge Island called Chilly Hilly every year.

Monthly

First Fridays Art Walk

Every first Friday of the month, downtown Bainbridge Island comes alive with its First Friday Art Walk.

April–November

Farmers’ Market

Whether you’re interested in buying locally grown vegetables, chatting with old friends, or socializing your new puppy, the Bainbridge Island Farmers’ Market will fit the bill.

July

Grand Old 4th of July

You’re invited to attend and participate in the Grand Old Fourth of July Parade and Community Celebration on July 4th.

Summer

Concerts In The Park

They are back, still free, and better than ever! Concerts run from Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm.

August

Chief Seattle Days

The third weekend of August is reserved for the Chief Seattle Days annual celebration. There is no admission charge and everyone is welcome.

September

Bainbridge Island Studio Tour

The Bainbridge Island Studio Tour invites you to celebrate the beauty and craftsmanship of handmade, locally made, art.

Bainbridge Quilt Festival

Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guild organizes the Bainbridge Island Quilt Festival, which began in September 2013 by local fabric store owner Barbara Kirk.

October

Pumpkin Walk

The Bainbridge Island Pumpkin Walk annual event benefiting the Boys & Girls Club features hundreds of carved pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns, food, jumpy house, maze, games for kids and more.

BIFD Pancake Breakfast

Annual pancake breakfast and fire truck ride to benefit the local fire department on Bainbridge Island, celebrated every 2nd week of October.

Rotary Auction

Takes place at Woodward Middle School every year. Since 1960, the annual Rotary Auction and Rummage Sale has raised nearly $5 million for service projects.

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