Autumn in Port Gamble, WA

Historic Port Gamble has a lot going on this fall!  A listing of events over the next several weeks is below, provided by the official Port Gamble website.  We invite you to visit our charming little town, take in the vivid fall colors on the old maples and elms, and stop by Tango Zulu to shop for  African baskets, handmade soaps, and other fabulous artisan products.

Forest Festival/Old Mill Days September 30- October 2, 2011
Time: Friday 3:00-10:00 Saturday 10:00-10:00 Sunday 10:00-6:00 Come see logging shows, logging demonstrations and a car show on Saturday and Sunday. Ride rides at the carnival all 3 days, and enjoy the fireworks at dusk on saturday night. Logging show is $5.00.
For more information visit www.oldmilldays.com

Port Gamble Ghost Walk October 1,5,8,12,15,19,22, and 31 2011
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Begin at the Port Gamble Museum
Fee: $15/person; Reservations and prepayment are REQUIRED
This will be a guided tour by our museum curator throughout town with stops at places with reported supernatural activity. Infrared cameras and recorders are allowed and encouraged. Dress in weather appropriate clothing and bring flashlights! The tour will not be cancelled due to inclement weather. No kids under the age of 16 please.
portgamble@orminc.com
360.297.8074
Halloween Victorian House of Horrors Dessert Tea October 30 & 31, 2011
Time: 7:30PM
The floors will creak in the Tea Room at Port Gamble and candles will flicker during the 4th Annual Halloween Evening Dessert Tea. Sitting comfortably in the center of the already well known township with other haunted houses, you will be entertained by Theaterical Presentations of stories that will haunt you and tales of horrors from the past.
This is the perfect event for a group activity or date night. It is recommended that children not be brought to this event.
Cost per person: $23.95 + tax and gratuity.
Limited Seating is available.
Reservations required.
360.297.4225
Halloween Celebration! October 31, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Come celebrate Halloween in Port Gamble! Participating businesses will offer a variety of tricks and treats. Pick up your passport at The Dauntless Bookstore and let the fun begin!
Download the poster
Cost for this event is 1 can of food for the local food bank per child…
Questions? Contact The Dauntless Bookstore 360.297.4043
Spooky 12K Trail Race October 30, 2011
Time: 8:00AM
Foot race on the Port Gamble Trails. 12K trail.Contact Poulsbo Running for more information and registration.
poulsborunning@foxinternet.com
www.rootsrockrun.com
360.779.8757
Port Gamble Ghost Conference October 28-30, 2011
Join us for a three day conference in Port Gamble. With a focus on historic locations and the tricks of the trade we’ll hear from local professionals and have the chance to do our own after hour investigations in Port Gamble’s most haunted locations. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Email us to recieve updates on the 2011 conference. For a vendor application, click here. To apply to be a guest speaker, click here.