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    • April 11, 2024
    • May 31, 2024
    • Downtown Bremerton, Charleston, Manette
    Register

    The Downtown Bremerton Association is hosting Femmes and Thems on June 20th from 4:30–8 pm. Femmes and Thems is all about creating pockets of shopping and eating experiences for our participants in different locations including Downtown Bremerton, The Charleston District on Callow, across the bridge in Manette. With the help of shuttles we will move participants to and from these different areas on a timetable. The first 300 guests will receive a gift bag that will include any freebies that our participating businesses wish to offer!

    I want to get involved!

    We have two types of participation that we are extending to retail-style businesses and our restaurants and bars. Below is more information about each type of participation, if you are a restaurant/bar and wish to participate in multiple ways listed under retail we will happily accept your offers, the more the merrier!

    I am a retail-styled business!

    For our retail-styled businesses, we are asking for:

    • A commitment to being open until 8 pm on June 20th
    • $25 buyin that will allow us to rent the shuttles, and assist with marketing costs of the event.
    • We are asking our participants to submit a freebie item for our gift bags that will go to the first 300 participants. This freebie can be a discount, but we always recommend trying to be creative as this is a great marketing opportunity for future sales. We can help brainstorm ideas if that is helpful.
    • Any promotions you will be running that night include discounts, guest artists/makers, or other creative offerings. Remember that this is a shopping experience!
    • If you would like to be more involved via a sponsorship - please email board@downtownbremerton.org with your ideas!

    I am a restaurant/bar!

    For our restaurant/bar businesses, we are asking for:

    • A commitment to being open until 8 pm on June 20th
    • There is no buy-in for the event, but we will ask for three valuable coupons or freebies that you would like to put in our three raffle baskets.
    • Offerings to include in our Restaurant Bingo.
    • Any promotions you will be running that night include discounts, music or entertainment, or other creative offerings.
    • If you would like to be more involved via a sponsorship - please email board@downtownbremerton.org with your ideas!

    We know that large events like this can affect your typical clientele, so we want to help spread out patronage to your businesses with the Restaurant Bingo to get our community to visit after this event.

    We are creating a bingo card that will include your business information (logo, location, and discount/offering). This bingo card will be included in the 300 gift bags that will be given out to event participants.

    The purpose of the bingo card is to visit as many restaurants as possible during a two-month time frame and submit to the DBA to be placed in a raffle for a gift basket that is curated by our businesses (vs a money buy-in). We will be hosting a raffle party at an undisclosed location in August to pick our winners!

    Important Deadlines!

    Business participants and bingo card registrations will be open from April 11th–May 31st. 






    • May 03, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Bremerton Arts District

    Enjoy a free community event that showcases the thriving art scene in Bremerton.

    First Friday Art Walk is held in Downtown Bremerton, Callow and Manette every first Friday from 5pm–8pm. Rain or shine.

    Our downtown community is growing and we want you to discover your future favorite gallery, retail shops and local eats. You can view our full Bremerton First Friday Art Walk participating businesses at our website!⁠   Participating businesses host artists, musicians, and more!

    Don't forget too look for your Jeen⁠s! Heavy Jeens that is!

    Heavy Jeens is a public poster project in Bremerton, WA.  An edition of handmade posters distributed and hidden in businesses and on the street. It's up to you to hunt them out.

    They're free. Once you find them, you take them home.

    We hope you all have a great First Friday! Don't forget to tag us in your social media posts: #bremertonfirstfriday

    #bremertonfirstfriday #visitbremerton #visitkitsap #shopsmall #supportthearts

    • May 09, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Chiropractic Lifestyle Center - 991 NE Riddell Rd, Bremerton, WA 98310
    Purchase tickets for Green Drinks! 

    On Thursday, May 9th, 5-7:30 pm, Greendrinks will be hosted by the Chiropractic Lifestyle Center at  991 NE Riddell Rd, Bremerton, WA 98310.

    A non profit speaker will be announced soon. During the event you will enjoy live music from Joel Gibson Jr. is the premier independent Country & Rock artist in the PNW!

    If you'd like to promote your business, bring an item to be raffled off after a brief presentation.

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    Get ready to MIX, ENGAGE, REPEAT. But don't forget to bring those business cards and don't forget your glass (we want to be green). This is a 21-and-over event, where we welcome everyone to meet new people and make new connections in Bremerton.

    Buy tickets now. Space is limited!

    Greendrinks is a monthly, social networking event for community leaders, concerned citizens, elected officials, business professionals, and anyone who wants to make Bremerton a thriving, sustainable community. This event is for adults only (age 21 and older). $10 helps to offset the costs of food and drink.

    Advance tickets are available at Eventbrite. Tickets at the door are $20.

    Don’t forget to keep the green in Greendrinks by bringing your own cup!

    Please do not hesitate to connect with us: greendrinks@downtownbremerton.org

    • May 28, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom - see link in event
    Register

    The DBA collaborates with other organizations in the community to fulfill its purpose. Together with its partners and Downtown residents, DBA is working to create a thriving Downtown where people work, live, shop and play.

    Monthly membership meetings have proven to be great business and community networking. Join us today to make a better Bremerton!

    Please note that all future DBA membership meetings will be held on Zoom!* If you have a suggested topic that you want to share, please reach out to the board at board@downtownbremerton.org

    Join Zoom Meeting

    Meeting ID: 870 7087 4968

    Passcode: 552487

    This meeting ID and passcode are the same every month, so please feel free to add this to your personal calendar for every 4th Tuesday at 9:00am.

    • June 01, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Marvin Williams Recreation Center

    The big event happens JUNE 1st, 2024 at the Marvin Williams Recreation Center - save the date and join the Wayzgoose team for live steamroller printing, family-friendly art activities, live music, art market vendors, food trucks and more!

    Click HERE to learn more about this awesome festival!



    • June 07, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Bremerton Arts District

    Enjoy a free community event that showcases the thriving art scene in Bremerton.

    First Friday Art Walk is held in Downtown Bremerton, Callow and Manette every first Friday from 5pm–8pm. Rain or shine.

    Our downtown community is growing and we want you to discover your future favorite gallery, retail shops and local eats. You can view our full Bremerton First Friday Art Walk participating businesses at our website!⁠   Participating businesses host artists, musicians, and more!

    Don't forget too look for your Jeen⁠s! Heavy Jeens that is!

    Heavy Jeens is a public poster project in Bremerton, WA.  An edition of handmade posters distributed and hidden in businesses and on the street. It's up to you to hunt them out.

    They're free. Once you find them, you take them home.

    We hope you all have a great First Friday! Don't forget to tag us in your social media posts: #bremertonfirstfriday

    #bremertonfirstfriday #visitbremerton #visitkitsap #shopsmall #supportthearts

    • June 25, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom - see link in event
    Register

    The DBA collaborates with other organizations in the community to fulfill its purpose. Together with its partners and Downtown residents, DBA is working to create a thriving Downtown where people work, live, shop and play.

    Monthly membership meetings have proven to be great business and community networking. Join us today to make a better Bremerton!

    Please note that all future DBA membership meetings will be held on Zoom!* If you have a suggested topic that you want to share, please reach out to the board at board@downtownbremerton.org

    Join Zoom Meeting

    Meeting ID: 870 7087 4968

    Passcode: 552487

    This meeting ID and passcode are the same every month, so please feel free to add this to your personal calendar for every 4th Tuesday at 9:00am.

    • July 23, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom - see link in event
    Register

    The DBA collaborates with other organizations in the community to fulfill its purpose. Together with its partners and Downtown residents, DBA is working to create a thriving Downtown where people work, live, shop and play.

    Monthly membership meetings have proven to be great business and community networking. Join us today to make a better Bremerton!

    Please note that all future DBA membership meetings will be held on Zoom!* If you have a suggested topic that you want to share, please reach out to the board at board@downtownbremerton.org

    Join Zoom Meeting

    Meeting ID: 870 7087 4968

    Passcode: 552487

    This meeting ID and passcode are the same every month, so please feel free to add this to your personal calendar for every 4th Tuesday at 9:00am.

    • August 27, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom - see link in event
    Register

    The DBA collaborates with other organizations in the community to fulfill its purpose. Together with its partners and Downtown residents, DBA is working to create a thriving Downtown where people work, live, shop and play.

    Monthly membership meetings have proven to be great business and community networking. Join us today to make a better Bremerton!

    Please note that all future DBA membership meetings will be held on Zoom!* If you have a suggested topic that you want to share, please reach out to the board at board@downtownbremerton.org

    Join Zoom Meeting

    Meeting ID: 870 7087 4968

    Passcode: 552487

    This meeting ID and passcode are the same every month, so please feel free to add this to your personal calendar for every 4th Tuesday at 9:00am.

    • September 24, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom - see link in event
    Register

    The DBA collaborates with other organizations in the community to fulfill its purpose. Together with its partners and Downtown residents, DBA is working to create a thriving Downtown where people work, live, shop and play.

    Monthly membership meetings have proven to be great business and community networking. Join us today to make a better Bremerton!

    Please note that all future DBA membership meetings will be held on Zoom!* If you have a suggested topic that you want to share, please reach out to the board at board@downtownbremerton.org

    Join Zoom Meeting

    Meeting ID: 870 7087 4968

    Passcode: 552487

    This meeting ID and passcode are the same every month, so please feel free to add this to your personal calendar for every 4th Tuesday at 9:00am.

    • October 22, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom - see link in event
    Register

    The DBA collaborates with other organizations in the community to fulfill its purpose. Together with its partners and Downtown residents, DBA is working to create a thriving Downtown where people work, live, shop and play.

    Monthly membership meetings have proven to be great business and community networking. Join us today to make a better Bremerton!

    Please note that all future DBA membership meetings will be held on Zoom!* If you have a suggested topic that you want to share, please reach out to the board at board@downtownbremerton.org

    Join Zoom Meeting

    Meeting ID: 870 7087 4968

    Passcode: 552487

    This meeting ID and passcode are the same every month, so please feel free to add this to your personal calendar for every 4th Tuesday at 9:00am.

    • November 26, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom - see link in event
    Register

    The DBA collaborates with other organizations in the community to fulfill its purpose. Together with its partners and Downtown residents, DBA is working to create a thriving Downtown where people work, live, shop and play.

    Monthly membership meetings have proven to be great business and community networking. Join us today to make a better Bremerton!

    Please note that all future DBA membership meetings will be held on Zoom!* If you have a suggested topic that you want to share, please reach out to the board at board@downtownbremerton.org

    Join Zoom Meeting

    Meeting ID: 870 7087 4968

    Passcode: 552487

    This meeting ID and passcode are the same every month, so please feel free to add this to your personal calendar for every 4th Tuesday at 9:00am.

REOCCURING EVENTS

Events held every month, rain or shine!


GreenDrinks is a networking event for people passionate about the sustainability of our environment and our local economy. Held almost every second Thursday of the month in collaboration with the Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce, Bremerton GreenDrinks is a monthly, informal networking event for professionals, community leaders, activists, artists, and anyone interested in making Bremerton a great place to live. (Please note that regardless of the venue, this is intended for adults only).


First Friday Art Walk is a free community event that showcases the thriving art scene in Bremerton. It is held in Downtown Bremerton, Charleston, Lebo, and Manette every first Friday from 5pm–8pm. Rain or shine. Participating businesses host artists, musicians, and more! Check out the participating businesses and other information at the website

Don't forget too look for your Jeen⁠s! Heavy Jeens that is!

Heavy Jeens is a public poster project in Bremerton, WA. An edition of handmade posters distributed and hidden in businesses and on the street. It's up to you to hunt them out. They're free. Once you find them, you take them home.

EVENTS HELD THROUGH THE YEAR


Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Like so many public gatherings, this event took a break during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it came back in full force in 2023. This parade is a lovely contrast to the Armed Forces Parade with great music, silly costumes, and lots of gold coins. Gold coins dropped off at participating local businesses boosted local sales between 30-50 percent during and after the parade.

Femmes & Thems

This newly established annual event was a huge success in 2023 and we hope to make it even grander in 2024. Participating businesses stay open later on this summer evening and many offered specials and hosted events at their locations.

Rock the Dock 

Rock the Dock is our Summer Concert Series held on the Louis Mentor Boardwalk at Bremerton Marina every Saturday night in August. Our past line-ups of exceptional talent provides something for all music tastes, from folk to country, pop, alternative music, and good old rock ‘n roll. The free concert series is made possible by a partnership of the Port of Bremerton, City of Bremerton, and the Downtown Bremerton Association who all work collaboratively to invest in and grow the series.

Trick-or-Treat street & costume exchange 

In 2023, at least 1,200 trick-or-treaters with their families flooded downtown Bremerton. A DJ at the corner of 4th and Pacific adds to the night’s energy, plus interactive experiences of local businesses, including haunted houses, touch-a-trucks, and lots and lots of candy!

At the DBA, we want everyone to be able to participate in the Halloween fun, so we host an annual costume shop a couple weekends before the big night. Community donations make sure everyone that wants a costume has one!



Winterfest Tree Lighting & Santa Photos

There are so many holiday traditions in Bremerton, but Winterfest is the official tree lighting with the Mayor in front of the Puget Sound Naval Museum. We offer free photos with Santa at a sponsoring location near the festivities and arrange a free holiday movie to continue the holiday fun downtown.


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Today, the DBA is focused on Downtown economic and quality-of-life issues. Preserving the history of Downtown Bremerton, as well as educating the public of the uniqueness of our City's core, is part of our mission.


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